Catch Basin Installation in Vaughan, ON | OCM Excavation
OCM Excavation installs precast concrete catch basins across Vaughan to solve driveway puddles, backyard pooling, patio runoff, and window well overflow. We dig the pit, set a 24″x24″ or 30″x30″ basin on Granular A, and tie it to the storm sewer or a dry well with sloped PVC. Most Vaughan installs run $2,500-6,500 depending on depth and tie-in distance, with the upper end common on Kleinburg and Maple estate lots. Call 416-317-3090 for a free site walk.
What a Catch Basin Is
A catch basin is a precast concrete chamber buried in the ground with a cast-iron grate on top. Surface water flows through the grate, drops into a sump well at the base that captures sediment and debris, then exits horizontally through a PVC discharge pipe to your storm sewer connection or a dry well. The sump well keeps your downstream pipe from silting up. On Vaughan estate properties with mature trees, the sump catches a season’s worth of leaf material before any of it reaches the discharge line.
Four Common Vaughan Applications
- Driveway low spot. Pooling in front of the garage on long Vaughan driveways. Grate sits flush in asphalt or concrete, tied to the street storm sewer where possible.
- Backyard pooling. Large estate lots in Kleinburg and Maple where water sits for days after rain. Catch basin set at the lawn low point, often tied through a 60-100 ft side-yard trench to the street.
- Patio and pool deck drainage. Linear trench drains set across walkways, around pool decks, and across patio thresholds to intercept sheet flow.
- Window well overflow. Catch basin in the lawn upstream of the window well to capture runoff before it pools against the foundation.
Our Vaughan Install Process
- Locate utilities through Ontario One Call and pull a permit when tying into the City of Vaughan storm sewer.
- Excavate the basin pit and discharge trench with our Yanmar SV40 mini-excavator. Typical depth is 4-5 ft at the basin and 3 ft along the trench for frost protection.
- Set the precast basin on compacted Granular A and connect the PVC discharge with at least 1% slope to the outlet.
- Backfill with 3/4 clear stone around the basin, soil along the trench, restore grade with a vibratory plate compactor, and install the grate flush with the finished surface.
What Moves the Price in Vaughan
Vaughan estate lots are wide, and that drives cost. A backyard catch basin tied to the front street can mean 60-100 ft of trench, and every 10 ft adds roughly $300-500 in labour and restoration. Discharge type matters: a city storm sewer connection is the priciest because it needs a Vaughan permit and inspection, a dry well on private property is mid-range, and a daylight swale is cheapest but only works when the grade already pitches away. Surface restoration runs $800-1,500 for asphalt, $1,200-2,500 for concrete, and $300-800 for lawn.
Why Vaughan Calls OCM
We’re set up for the long Vaughan tie-in. Our Yanmar mini-excavator fits through residential gates, and a small skid steer keeps the spoil pile moving without rutting the lawn. Most Vaughan installs wrap in 2-4 days, and we restore the grade so the trench line disappears once the grass grows in. We often pair the catch basin with a French drain across the upstream lawn or with a sump pump discharge in the same trench to save excavation cost. Reach us at 416-317-3090.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you run 80 ft of discharge through my Vaughan side yard?
Yes — long runs are routine on estate lots. We hold 1% minimum slope across the full distance, which means the basin sump sits deeper to keep the discharge pipe above the frost line at the outlet. Trench restoration is part of the quote.
Do I need a Vaughan permit?
A permit is typically required only when tying into the municipal storm sewer, since the connection is on city property. Dry wells and swales contained on private land usually don’t require one. We confirm with the city before any excavation.
Will the trench damage my lawn permanently?
No. We strip topsoil to the side, backfill the trench in lifts with native soil, compact, and reinstate topsoil and seed or sod. Within one growing season the trench line is typically invisible.
Can I tie my downspouts into the catch basin?
Yes, and it’s often the cleanest move. We bring the downspout leaders underground into the side of the basin above the sump line, so roof runoff joins the surface water flow on the way to the discharge.
Get a Free Vaughan Catch Basin Quote
Walking the yard takes 30 minutes and the quote is free. Call OCM Excavation at 416-317-3090 or fill out our free quote form. We also handle Richmond Hill and Markham. Browse the rest of our GTA service areas or our Vaughan excavation page.
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