The best catch basin service for a Greater Vancouver property depends on the structures, sediment and connected drains that need attention. Compare 10 providers offering relevant basin or drainage work, from a parking-lot clean-out to a coordinated parkade visit. Use the scope filters to build a shortlist before requesting itemised quotes.
How this shortlist and its scores work
This is an editorial shortlist of providers with published services relevant to Greater Vancouver properties. Compare the scope that suits your building rather than treating a list position as a workmanship rating. The evidence score awards 20 points for each supported criterion: relevant service, commercial-property fit, local coverage, delivery information and an exact independent business profile. Open a provider’s ranking details to see each finding and its source. The score describes the information linked here; it does not measure customer satisfaction or replace reference checks.
Confirm the work, access arrangements, insurance, applicable trade qualifications and written price before booking. Ask for basin cleaning, line cleaning and structural repairs to be listed separately. Published services and prices can change.
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Ranked overview of all 10 providers
| Rank | Provider | Published focus | Fit score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City Wide Environmental Cleaning | Cleaning, installation and repair for managed properties | 100/100 |
| 2 | Ace Tank Services | Strata and commercial seasonal catch basin programmes | 100/100 |
| 3 | Aqua Vac Sewer & Drain | Catch basin assessments and property-manager reporting | 100/100 |
| 4 | Big A Environmental Services | Catch basins alongside pumping and line flushing | 100/100 |
| 5 | Clearset VAC Truck Services | Basin pumping for strata, loading bays and industrial sites | 100/100 |
| 6 | Edenflo Pump Truck Services | Commercial catch basins with flushing and inspection options | 100/100 |
| 7 | Lo-Vac Solutions | Strata and commercial catch basins with parkade support | 100/100 |
| 8 | McRae’s Environmental Services | Catch basins within larger drainage and inspection scopes | 100/100 |
| 9 | MegaHydronics | Basin cleaning with plumbing and mechanical coordination | 100/100 |
| 10 | Ramos Parkade Maintenance | Catch basin cleaning within a parkade maintenance package | 100/100 |
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Map the structures first. Basin cleaning, connected-line work, pump diagnosis and damaged components should be identified separately in a comparable quotation.
1. City Wide Environmental Cleaning
Cleaning, installation and repair for managed properties · Published-fit score 100/100
City Wide Environmental Cleaning offers catch basin cleaning, installation and repairs across Greater Vancouver. Its service page distinguishes material removal from jetting connected pipes and from repairing a damaged structure. It also asks owners to identify pooling symptoms, access conditions and any known unusual contents when requesting a quote.
Why it’s included: Useful for properties that need a basin clean-out and a separate discussion about repairs, installation or recurring drainage maintenance. The published service covers parkades and parking lots.
- Business profile
- Service-area business
- Phone
- (604) 836-5156
- Hours in Google
- Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat–Sun: Closed
Before requesting a quote: Ask which basins and connected lines are included, how debris is removed and disposed of, and whether repairs or pump work need separate approval.
Evidence score: 100/100
Relevant service · 20/20
City Wide Environmental Cleaning offers catch basin cleaning, installation and repairs across Greater Vancouver. Its service page distinguishes material removal from jetting connected pipes and from repairing a damaged structure. It also asks owners to identify pooling symptoms, access conditions and any known unusual contents when requesting a quote. The published service match contributes 20 points.
Commercial property fit · 20/20
Useful for properties that need a basin clean-out and a separate discussion about repairs, installation or recurring drainage maintenance. The published service covers parkades and parking lots. The stated property fit contributes 20 points.
Local coverage · 20/20
Published coverage: Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Lower Mainland. This local service match contributes 20 points; coverage does not establish an office location.
Delivery information · 20/20
The vacuum truck page describes removal of sludge and debris and transport of collected material for disposal. Enquiries are scoped around the property and structures involved. The published delivery information contributes 20 points.
Independent profile · 20/20
An exact business profile supports entity identification. Its presence contributes 20 points; a listing is not an endorsement.
Each displayed factor contributes 20 points. The total uses a fixed 100-point scale and reflects the supported criteria above.
Pricing and quotations
Request a property-specific estimate covering the truck, structures, access, material removal and disposal. Identify any jetting or floor cleaning you want priced separately.
Company links and review notes
- Official website
- Google business profile
- BBB business profile
- Yellow Pages profile
- X / Twitter
- YouTube
Review examples and context
- Describes equipment and care used on a 300-stall parkade clean. Read Sally Wong’s reviewGoogle review. General company experience; not proof of every service
- Reports detailed crack filling, stall line painting and renumbering at a Surrey commercial strata. Read Heather Yurkoski’s reviewGoogle review. General company experience; not proof of every service
- Mentions warehouse cleaning, concrete patchwork, asphalt corrections and clear communication. Read Chris Paquette’s reviewGoogle review. General company experience; not proof of every service
2. Ace Tank Services
Strata and commercial seasonal catch basin programmes · Published-fit score 100/100
Ace Tank Services has a dedicated catch basin maintenance service for strata councils, commercial sites and property managers. It describes sediment and organic-debris removal, work around grates and inlets, storm drain cleaning and seasonal scheduling across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
Why it’s included: A practical candidate for a multi-unit property seeking recurring catch basin service with a defined seasonal plan. Its related services also cover low-clearance drainage and line flushing.
- Address in Google
- 3102 262b St, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2Z7
- Phone
- (604) 462-7432
- Hours in Google
- Mon–Sun: Open 24 hours
Before requesting a quote: Confirm the low-clearance vehicle assigned, hose route, jetting, pumping, disposal and the completion record.
Evidence score: 100/100
Relevant service · 20/20
Ace Tank Services has a dedicated catch basin maintenance service for strata councils, commercial sites and property managers. It describes sediment and organic-debris removal, work around grates and inlets, storm drain cleaning and seasonal scheduling across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. The published service match contributes 20 points.
Commercial property fit · 20/20
A practical candidate for a multi-unit property seeking recurring catch basin service with a defined seasonal plan. Its related services also cover low-clearance drainage and line flushing. The stated property fit contributes 20 points.
Local coverage · 20/20
Published coverage: Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Lower Mainland. This local service match contributes 20 points; coverage does not establish an office location.
Delivery information · 20/20
The commercial maintenance page describes sediment removal, cleaning around drainage inlets and seasonal scheduling. Requests can be made through the job enquiry form. The published delivery information contributes 20 points.
Independent profile · 20/20
An exact business profile supports entity identification. Its presence contributes 20 points; a listing is not an endorsement.
Each displayed factor contributes 20 points. The total uses a fixed 100-point scale and reflects the supported criteria above.
Pricing and quotations
Ask for a written scope identifying the low-clearance unit, number of structures, flushing work and material handling. For recurring visits, request the proposed frequency and what each visit includes.
Company links and review notes
- Official website
- BBB business profile
- BBB business profile
- Google business profile
- ProfileCanada listing
Review examples and context
- Describes repeat use over six years, from booking through billing, and reliable onsite service. Read Colin MacDougall’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
- Describes an efficient service interaction with Greg and Sam; the owner identifies the work as hydrovac. Read High Water Plumbing & Heating’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
- Reports next-day pumping of an 800-gallon septic tank following a dispatch enquiry. Read Craig Stewart’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
3. Aqua Vac Sewer & Drain
Catch basin assessments and property-manager reporting · Published-fit score 100/100
Aqua Vac Sewer & Drain is a Richmond contractor serving Richmond, Vancouver, Delta and other Lower Mainland cities. Its catch basin and sump service describes vacuum removal, flushing and assessment. The company also works on sewer lines, septic tanks and sanitary or storm pump stations.
Why it’s included: Its stated written assessment after catch basin cleaning is useful for managers who need a record of the structures serviced and proposed outlet-hood work, rather than an invoice alone.
- Address in Google
- 1120 Douglas Crescent, Richmond, BC V7B 1E7
- Phone
- (604) 275-2221
- Hours in Google
- Mon–Fri: 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat–Sun: Closed
Before requesting a quote: Ask whether the quotation includes all identified basins, connected lines, pump-station components and an outlet-hood check.
Evidence score: 100/100
Relevant service · 20/20
Aqua Vac Sewer & Drain is a Richmond contractor serving Richmond, Vancouver, Delta and other Lower Mainland cities. Its catch basin and sump service describes vacuum removal, flushing and assessment. The company also works on sewer lines, septic tanks and sanitary or storm pump stations. The published service match contributes 20 points.
Commercial property fit · 20/20
Its stated written assessment after catch basin cleaning is useful for managers who need a record of the structures serviced and proposed outlet-hood work, rather than an invoice alone. The stated property fit contributes 20 points.
Local coverage · 20/20
Published coverage: Vancouver, Richmond, Delta, Lower Mainland. This local service match contributes 20 points; coverage does not establish an office location.
Delivery information · 20/20
The homepage says each catch basin cleaning is followed by a detailed written assessment, including quotations for outlet hood supply. The dedicated service page outlines inspection, removal and assessment. The published delivery information contributes 20 points.
Independent profile · 20/20
An exact business profile supports entity identification. Its presence contributes 20 points; a listing is not an endorsement.
Each displayed factor contributes 20 points. The total uses a fixed 100-point scale and reflects the supported criteria above.
Pricing and quotations
Request a quotation based on basin count, sump condition, access and any connected line cleaning. Ask whether the written assessment, photographs and proposed outlet-hood work are included in the quoted scope.
Company links and review notes
Review examples and context
- Reports cleaning five catch basins at a 28-unit townhouse property and responsive scheduling. Read Colleen Spring’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
- Describes patient communication during drain clearing at an occupied property. Read Jordan Trustham’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
- Praises helpful urgent-enquiry communication, explicitly stating that no service was ultimately used. Read Megan’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
4. Big A Environmental Services
Catch basins alongside pumping and line flushing · Published-fit score 100/100
Big A Environmental Services lists catch basins, pump stations, line flushing and parking-lot or underground work among its drainage services. Its website serves Langley and the wider Lower Mainland, with vacuum and hydrovac equipment included in the published service range.
Why it’s included: Relevant where catch basin maintenance forms part of a larger site enquiry involving pumping, underground parking or line flushing. The website provides a dedicated catch basin enquiry page.
- Address in Google
- 20465 Douglas Cres #319, Langley, BC V3A 4B6
- Phone
- (778) 888-6451
- Hours in Google
- Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat–Sun: Closed
Before requesting a quote: Confirm the actual low-clearance equipment, maximum access limits, waste disposal and the written rate/minimum before dispatch.
Evidence score: 100/100
Relevant service · 20/20
Big A Environmental Services lists catch basins, pump stations, line flushing and parking-lot or underground work among its drainage services. Its website serves Langley and the wider Lower Mainland, with vacuum and hydrovac equipment included in the published service range. The published service match contributes 20 points.
Commercial property fit · 20/20
Relevant where catch basin maintenance forms part of a larger site enquiry involving pumping, underground parking or line flushing. The website provides a dedicated catch basin enquiry page. The stated property fit contributes 20 points.
Local coverage · 20/20
Published coverage: Vancouver, Langley, Lower Mainland. This local service match contributes 20 points; coverage does not establish an office location.
Delivery information · 20/20
The website provides a quotation route and describes both residential and commercial work. Its contact information distinguishes office hours from around-the-clock business service. The published delivery information contributes 20 points.
Independent profile · 20/20
An exact business profile supports entity identification. Its presence contributes 20 points; a listing is not an endorsement.
Each displayed factor contributes 20 points. The total uses a fixed 100-point scale and reflects the supported criteria above.
Pricing and quotations
Ask for an itemised estimate for the selected truck, basin or sump work, line flushing and disposal. Include the site clearance and access route so the quotation addresses the actual vehicle requirements.
Company links and review notes
5. Clearset VAC Truck Services
Basin pumping for strata, loading bays and industrial sites · Published-fit score 100/100
Clearset VAC Truck Services offers catch basin pumping and storm drain cleaning for commercial strata, construction sites and residential properties. Its published work includes underground parkades, loading areas, industrial yards and car-wash sumps, with hydro flushing available as a related service.
Why it’s included: Useful when several drainage structures need pumping and the quote must account for low-clearance access or different kinds of sediment. Its website also describes scheduled maintenance.
- Address in Google
- 880 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 0B7
- Phone
- (778) 825-1032
- Hours in Google
- Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun: Closed
Before requesting a quote: Ask whether the catch-basin starting offer includes minimum time, travel, jetting, disposal and tax.
Evidence score: 100/100
Relevant service · 20/20
Clearset VAC Truck Services offers catch basin pumping and storm drain cleaning for commercial strata, construction sites and residential properties. Its published work includes underground parkades, loading areas, industrial yards and car-wash sumps, with hydro flushing available as a related service. The published service match contributes 20 points.
Commercial property fit · 20/20
Useful when several drainage structures need pumping and the quote must account for low-clearance access or different kinds of sediment. Its website also describes scheduled maintenance. The stated property fit contributes 20 points.
Local coverage · 20/20
Published coverage: Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Langley, North Shore, Lower Mainland. This local service match contributes 20 points; coverage does not establish an office location.
Delivery information · 20/20
The service page describes vacuum pumping of sludge and debris, related hydro flushing and maintenance scheduling. It provides an enquiry route for site-specific work. The published delivery information contributes 20 points.
Independent profile · 20/20
An exact business profile supports entity identification. Its presence contributes 20 points; a listing is not an endorsement.
Each displayed factor contributes 20 points. The total uses a fixed 100-point scale and reflects the supported criteria above.
Pricing and quotations
The storm-drain/catch-basin page advertises cleaning from CAD388. This is a starting offer, not a fixed property-wide quote or a general lowboy-service price. Confirm the current scope and conditions.
Company links and review notes
Review examples and context
- Reports repeated storm-basin work for clients, prompt service and cleanup of splash residue. Read Robin Ricketts’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
- Describes efficient catch basin cleaning by Mitch and Preet with little mess. Read Daniel Coontz’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
- Reports septic pumping within three hours of an alarm-related enquiry. Read Kona Sierra’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
6. Edenflo Pump Truck Services
Commercial catch basins with flushing and inspection options · Published-fit score 100/100
Edenflo Pump Truck Services provides commercial storm drain and catch basin cleaning, with hydro flushing, CCTV inspection and preventative maintenance available within its service range. Low Boy trucks are also listed for underground parking-garage drainage throughout the Lower Mainland.
Why it’s included: A useful candidate where catch basin cleaning needs to be coordinated with pipe cleaning or an inspection plan, particularly in an underground garage with restricted access.
- Address in Google
- 5470 192 St, Surrey, BC V3S 8E5
- Phone
- (604) 575-1414
- Hours in Google
- Mon–Sat: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun: Closed
Before requesting a quote: Ask for vehicle dimensions, the access route, the basin/line schedule and whether camera findings and disposal records are included.
Evidence score: 100/100
Relevant service · 20/20
Edenflo Pump Truck Services provides commercial storm drain and catch basin cleaning, with hydro flushing, CCTV inspection and preventative maintenance available within its service range. Low Boy trucks are also listed for underground parking-garage drainage throughout the Lower Mainland. The published service match contributes 20 points.
Commercial property fit · 20/20
A useful candidate where catch basin cleaning needs to be coordinated with pipe cleaning or an inspection plan, particularly in an underground garage with restricted access. The stated property fit contributes 20 points.
Local coverage · 20/20
Published coverage: Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Lower Mainland. This local service match contributes 20 points; coverage does not establish an office location.
Delivery information · 20/20
The low-clearance page offers a complimentary review of the drainage requirements. Commercial pages describe related flushing, inspection and planned maintenance services. The published delivery information contributes 20 points.
Independent profile · 20/20
An exact business profile supports entity identification. Its presence contributes 20 points; a listing is not an endorsement.
Each displayed factor contributes 20 points. The total uses a fixed 100-point scale and reflects the supported criteria above.
Pricing and quotations
Request a site review and a written quote separating Low Boy cleaning, basin pumping, flushing and any CCTV inspection. State the permitted work window and ask how disposal and return visits are charged.
Company links and review notes
Review examples and context
- Describes patient explanations of the system and maintenance during a first service experience. Read Pablo Sahonero’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
- Reports efficient septic cleaning with explanations of the work throughout the visit. Read Amarpal Mann’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
- Describes long-term repeat service, punctual attendance and assistance with an access cover. Read Beth Dollaga’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
7. Lo-Vac Solutions
Strata and commercial catch basins with parkade support · Published-fit score 100/100
Lo-Vac Solutions publishes catch basin and storm drain cleaning for strata, commercial, industrial and municipal properties in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. The company also lists parkade drainage, sump work and vacuum waste removal, with service-area information for several Metro Vancouver cities.
Why it’s included: Relevant for a site combining surface drainage structures with underground parkade or sump maintenance. Its dedicated catch basin page identifies property managers and commercial facilities as service clients.
- Address in Google
- 2801 Ivy St, Port Moody, BC V3H 2L1
- Phone
- (604) 805-7825
- Hours in Google
- Mon–Sun: Open 24 hours
Before requesting a quote: Confirm the actual lowboy clearance and hose route, the crew’s emergency availability and what is included in the minimum call-out.
Evidence score: 100/100
Relevant service · 20/20
Lo-Vac Solutions publishes catch basin and storm drain cleaning for strata, commercial, industrial and municipal properties in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. The company also lists parkade drainage, sump work and vacuum waste removal, with service-area information for several Metro Vancouver cities. The published service match contributes 20 points.
Commercial property fit · 20/20
Relevant for a site combining surface drainage structures with underground parkade or sump maintenance. Its dedicated catch basin page identifies property managers and commercial facilities as service clients. The stated property fit contributes 20 points.
Local coverage · 20/20
Published coverage: Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Lower Mainland. This local service match contributes 20 points; coverage does not establish an office location.
Delivery information · 20/20
The company describes removal and disposal of sludge, liquid waste and debris, with customised quotes based on project needs. Its service information covers planned work and emergency enquiries. The published delivery information contributes 20 points.
Independent profile · 20/20
An exact business profile supports entity identification. Its presence contributes 20 points; a listing is not an endorsement.
Each displayed factor contributes 20 points. The total uses a fixed 100-point scale and reflects the supported criteria above.
Pricing and quotations
Request a customised quote with the entry clearance, basin locations and material details. Specify whether you need basin pumping, pipe cleaning or both, and ask for waste transport, disposal and completion records to be included.
Company links and review notes
Review examples and context
- Reports efficient cleaning of catch basins and sumps across a property, with punctual attendance. Read alfredo parra’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
- Describes an agreed price, punctual arrival and completion of storm sewer cleaning. Read delp12’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
- Reports clearing clogged business basins in Vancouver, with an invoice matching the quotation. Read K S’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
8. McRae’s Environmental Services
Catch basins within larger drainage and inspection scopes · Published-fit score 100/100
McRae’s Environmental Services offers storm drain and catch basin cleaning, including low-clearance access to underground parking garages. Its published drainage work extends to sewer lines, culverts, interceptors and municipal pumping stations, with scheduled service and emergency callouts available.
Why it’s included: A relevant candidate where a catch basin enquiry could lead to line cleaning or video inspection across a more extensive drainage network. Its Richmond operation serves the Lower Mainland.
- Address in Google
- 23591 Dyke Rd, Richmond, BC V6V 2K8
- Phone
- (604) 940-6200
- Hours in Google
- Mon–Fri: Open 24 hours; Sat–Sun: Closed
Before requesting a quote: Ask for the dispatched unit’s dimensions/capacity, disposal route, any confined-space requirements and the service record.
Evidence score: 100/100
Relevant service · 20/20
McRae’s Environmental Services offers storm drain and catch basin cleaning, including low-clearance access to underground parking garages. Its published drainage work extends to sewer lines, culverts, interceptors and municipal pumping stations, with scheduled service and emergency callouts available. The published service match contributes 20 points.
Commercial property fit · 20/20
A relevant candidate where a catch basin enquiry could lead to line cleaning or video inspection across a more extensive drainage network. Its Richmond operation serves the Lower Mainland. The stated property fit contributes 20 points.
Local coverage · 20/20
Published coverage: Vancouver, Richmond, Lower Mainland. This local service match contributes 20 points; coverage does not establish an office location.
Delivery information · 20/20
The Lowboy article describes scheduled maintenance tracking and onsite estimates. The catch basin page offers both scheduled service and emergency callouts from the Lower Mainland operation. The published delivery information contributes 20 points.
Independent profile · 20/20
An exact business profile supports entity identification. Its presence contributes 20 points; a listing is not an endorsement.
Each displayed factor contributes 20 points. The total uses a fixed 100-point scale and reflects the supported criteria above.
Pricing and quotations
Request an onsite estimate with the specific Lowboy unit, clearance, hose reach and waste capacity confirmed for your job. Ask whether washing, connected-line work, disposal and any inspection are separate charges.
Company links and review notes
Review examples and context
- Reports repeated feed-mill and drainage work, praising response and service attitude. Read Blake Gray’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
- Describes helpful dispatchers accommodating urgent hydrovac scheduling. Read Blampin’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
- Describes a septic pump-out and a professional service experience. Read Doug W’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
9. MegaHydronics
Basin cleaning with plumbing and mechanical coordination · Published-fit score 100/100
MegaHydronics lists catch basin and sump cleaning within a broader vacuum, plumbing and mechanical service range. Its published vacuum work includes storm and sanitary pits, trench drains, sewer lines, elevator pits and oil interceptors for strata, commercial and municipal clients.
Why it’s included: Relevant where basin cleaning is being considered alongside pump-station or building plumbing work. Ask for each trade or maintenance task to be scoped separately.
- Address in Google
- 4268 Lozells Ave #114, Burnaby, BC V5A 0C6
- Phone
- (604) 620-6121
- Hours in Google
- Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat–Sun: Closed
Before requesting a quote: Ask which drainage and pumping equipment is supplied directly, the exact access limits and how mechanical repairs are separated from cleaning.
Evidence score: 100/100
Relevant service · 20/20
MegaHydronics lists catch basin and sump cleaning within a broader vacuum, plumbing and mechanical service range. Its published vacuum work includes storm and sanitary pits, trench drains, sewer lines, elevator pits and oil interceptors for strata, commercial and municipal clients. The published service match contributes 20 points.
Commercial property fit · 20/20
Relevant where basin cleaning is being considered alongside pump-station or building plumbing work. Ask for each trade or maintenance task to be scoped separately. The stated property fit contributes 20 points.
Local coverage · 20/20
Published coverage: Burnaby, Lower Mainland. This local service match contributes 20 points; coverage does not establish an office location.
Delivery information · 20/20
The service page describes removal and disposal of excess water, sediment and debris. It identifies strata properties, commercial businesses and municipalities among the clients for vacuum work. The published delivery information contributes 20 points.
Independent profile · 20/20
An exact business profile supports entity identification. Its presence contributes 20 points; a listing is not an endorsement.
Each displayed factor contributes 20 points. The total uses a fixed 100-point scale and reflects the supported criteria above.
Pricing and quotations
Request a written estimate distinguishing vacuum removal from any plumbing, pump or mechanical work. List each pit or basin, the access conditions and known contents, and confirm the disposal allowance.
Company links and review notes
Review examples and context
- A strata manager describes repeated mechanical and plumbing work and technical expertise. Read Jason Kurtz’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
- Reports two boiler rebuilds at a building and a smooth service experience. Read ALDEN’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
- Describes a condominium hot-water conversion from tanks to a boiler system. Read Pete’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
10. Ramos Parkade Maintenance
Catch basin cleaning within a parkade maintenance package · Published-fit score 100/100
Ramos Parkade Maintenance includes catch basin cleaning within its Low Boy vacuum truck service and parkade maintenance package. The published package combines horizontal drain cleaning, parkade pressure washing and catch basin cleaning for Lower Mainland properties.
Why it’s included: A practical candidate when a strata wants catch basin work scheduled alongside a garage wash and horizontal drain clean, with the individual tasks identified in one quotation.
- Address in Google
- 1025 Hamilton St, New Westminster, BC V3M 2M8
- Phone
- (604) 526-2620
- Hours in Google
- Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat–Sun: Closed
- Advertised clearance
- 6 ft 5 in; confirm the dispatched vehicle
Before requesting a quote: Ask for written confirmation of the dispatched vehicle’s clearance and whether pumping, jetting, camera inspection and disposal are included in the package.
Evidence score: 100/100
Relevant service · 20/20
Ramos Parkade Maintenance includes catch basin cleaning within its Low Boy vacuum truck service and parkade maintenance package. The published package combines horizontal drain cleaning, parkade pressure washing and catch basin cleaning for Lower Mainland properties. The published service match contributes 20 points.
Commercial property fit · 20/20
A practical candidate when a strata wants catch basin work scheduled alongside a garage wash and horizontal drain clean, with the individual tasks identified in one quotation. The stated property fit contributes 20 points.
Local coverage · 20/20
Published coverage: Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Lower Mainland. This local service match contributes 20 points; coverage does not establish an office location.
Delivery information · 20/20
The vacuum service page describes collection and disposal of removed waste. The homepage outlines a package combining horizontal drain cleaning, pressure washing and catch basin cleaning. The published delivery information contributes 20 points.
Independent profile · 20/20
An exact business profile supports entity identification. Its presence contributes 20 points; a listing is not an endorsement.
Each displayed factor contributes 20 points. The total uses a fixed 100-point scale and reflects the supported criteria above.
Pricing and quotations
Ask for an itemised quote for Low Boy pumping and any parkade maintenance package. Separate horizontal drain cleaning, floor washing and basin cleaning so the proposed work can be compared with individual service quotes.
Company links and review notes
- Official website
- YouTube
- BBB business profile
- ProfileCanada listing
- Google business profile
Review examples and context
- Praises hydro jetting, vacuum truck work and parkade pressure washing. Read Ivy – Building Manager’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
- Reports hydro jetting and installation of a new yard catch basin. Read Vig Rakesh’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
- Expresses dissatisfaction with a building’s parkade wash; the owner acknowledges the initial experience in a response. Read alfonso jaimes’s reviewGoogle review. Catch basin / drainage where explicitly described; other samples are company experience, not proof of low-profile vacuum performance. Enquiry-only and complaint samples remain qualified.
What to include in a catch basin service request
Identify every structure, its location and the problem you have observed. Note whether water pools near a grate, a ramp or a loading area, and whether the problem returns after cleaning. Basin vacuuming, connected-line cleaning and structural repairs are different tasks; ask for each proposed task to be itemised.
- Provide a marked site plan, basin count, approximate size, access details and safe photographs. Identify any known oil, chemicals or unusual material.
- Agree what will be removed, whether the quote includes flushing, and how transport and disposal will be charged.
- Request the records your property needs: structures serviced, condition notes, photos, unresolved observations and disposal documentation where applicable.
- Set a review schedule around actual buildup, nearby trees, site use and drainage history. Keep earlier service records available when comparing proposals.
Does catch basin cleaning include jetting the connected pipes?
Confirm the written scope. Vacuum cleaning removes accumulated material from a basin; jetting addresses buildup in connected pipes. Some contractors offer both, but listing both services does not mean every quote includes both.
Will a clean-out fix every standing-water problem?
Removing accumulated material can address one cause of poor drainage. Persistent pooling may need further investigation of the basin, pipes or surrounding surface. Ask the contractor what it observed and what additional assessment is proposed before agreeing to further work.
How often should a commercial catch basin be serviced?
Use its condition and maintenance history to set the interval with your contractor. Review sediment buildup, leaves, traffic, past flooding and the property’s requirements. A recurring problem warrants a closer look at the scope and condition, rather than simply repeating the same clean-out.
For height-restricted garages, compare Greater Vancouver low-profile vacuum truck companies. The catch basin service page explains cleaning, jetting and repair enquiries in more detail.
Questions to settle before booking
Should I contact a private contractor about a catch basin in the street?
First establish whether the structure belongs to the municipality or the property. The City of Vancouver explains that street catch basins connect runoff to City sewer mains and provides reporting/contact information. Use the applicable municipality’s channel for public infrastructure. A private-property service quote should identify the structures and drainage lines included.
Will cleaning a catch basin also repair a failed pump or broken component?
Ask for the diagnosis and scope in writing. Removing sediment is different from clearing a connected pipe, repairing a pump, replacing a grate or fixing a damaged structure. Several providers offer more than one of these services, but the quotation needs to say which findings and repairs are included and which require approval.
Is the lowest advertised starting price the cheapest property-wide option?
A starting offer needs a defined scope. Clearset’s catch-basin page advertises cleaning from CAD388. Confirm how many structures and what access, service time, jetting, waste disposal and taxes that covers. For recurring work, use the property’s sediment and service history to agree on a maintenance plan and completion record.
