# Catch Basin Cleaning Toronto | Power Pressure Washing > Catch basin cleaning in Toronto, ON. Hydrovac extraction of sediment and oil, Code 681 compliant. Written quote. Call (647) 277-5411. URL: https://powerpressurewashingtoronto.ca/catch-basin-cleaning-toronto/ ![Hydrovac truck extracting sediment from a commercial catch basin in Etobicoke](/images/misc/hydrovac-vacuum-truck-boom-hose-extracting-sedimen.webp) # Hydrovac Catch Basin Cleaning for Commercial Lots Last updated: October 16, 2026 Vacuum-truck extraction of sediment, oil and debris from commercial catch basins and sumps, scheduled after salt season with disposal documentation. - Hydrovac sediment and oil extraction - Sump depth measurement - Spring post-salt scheduling - Annual or semi-annual plans 20+ YRS GTA Combined $2M COI Liability + WSIB 24/7 Phone Answered Written quote per surface after a photo review or site walk Request a Free Written Quote [#quote →](#quote) Call (647) 277-5411 [tel:+16472775411 →](tel:+16472775411) 24/7 phone answered. Weekend bookings standard. Quote: Catch Basins Fixed per-surface pricing. No hidden trip fees. Thanks, we got your request. We confirm a written per-surface quote, usually the same day. Need it faster? Call (647) 277-5411. - 20+ Yrs Combined GTA Experience - $2M Liability + WSIB - 10 GTA Cities Served - 24/7 Phone Answered - 24 Hrs Commercial COI Catch basin cleaning in Toronto keeps commercial lots from flooding and keeps sediment, oil and grit out of the storm system. Our hydrovac vacuum truck extracts everything that settles in the sump, from winter sand to oily sludge, and you get depth readings, photos and disposal notes for your records. ## Why Do Catch Basins Need Regular Cleaning? A catch basin has a sump below the outlet pipe. Its job is to catch sand, grit, leaves and debris before water flows into the storm sewer. In Toronto, winter sanding and salting fill those sumps quickly. Once the sump is full, sediment flows straight into the pipe, high levels of total suspended solids reach local waterways, and during a heavy rain the basin backs up and floods the lot or loading area. Oil is the other problem. Parking lots, loading docks and gas stations shed oil and fuel that collect in basins and separators. Left alone, it is a pollution risk and an odour problem, and it matters under Toronto Municipal Code 681. ## What Is Included in Catch Basin Cleaning? - **Sediment extraction** from catch basin sumps with our hydrovac - **Oil and sludge removal** from basins and oil and grit separators - **Sump depth measurement** before and after - **Grate and frame inspection** with notes on damage or settlement - **Proper disposal** and documentation ![Open catch basin showing a sump full of winter sand with a depth measuring pole](/images/content/open-catch-basin-with-grate-removed-showing-sump-f.webp) ## How Do Catch Basin Programs Work? ### Contract and pricing table | Program | What it suits | Pricing | | --- | --- | --- | | Single call-out | Backed-up or overflowing basin | Written quote | | Annual spring program | Plazas, offices, condo lots | Per-basin rate | | Semi-annual program | Loading yards, gas stations, garages | Fixed per-visit rate, 12 months | ### COI delivery in 24 hours Property managers and facility teams receive a COI with $2M liability and their company named as additional insured within one business day, with WSIB clearance attached. ### Hydrovac wastewater containment (Toronto Municipal Code 681) Our hydrovac truck is the same equipment our sister brand, Hydrovac Toronto, uses for hydro excavation. It pulls sediment and water out of the sump without stirring it into the outlet pipe, and the load is disposed of properly. When we wash the surrounding lot, those basins are covered and runoff is recovered, so they stay clean. ## When Should Catch Basins Be Cleaned? - **Every spring**, after salt and sand season ends - **Before fall rains**, on sites with heavy leaf fall - **When water ponds** around a grate after rain - **After a spill** of oil, fuel or hydraulic fluid on the lot ## How Much Does Catch Basin Cleaning Cost? Pricing depends on the number of basins, sump depth, how much sediment has built up and disposal volume. We quote per basin or per site in writing after an inventory, and annual programs lock the rate for 12 months. ## Common Catch Basin Problems We Solve ### Ponding around grates after rain When water sits around a grate for hours after a storm, the sump is usually full or the outlet is partly blocked. Extraction restores flow. ### Sand and grit from winter maintenance Commercial lots get sanded and salted all winter. By April, many sumps are half full of grit. A spring program clears them before heavy rain. ### Oily sheen and odour Lots, loading docks and gas stations send oil into basins. It floats on the water in the sump and can smell in warm weather. The hydrovac removes it along with the sediment. ### Leaves and litter in fall Sites with mature trees fill basins with leaves in October and November. A fall visit prevents winter backups. ### Missing or damaged grates and frames During each visit we check grates and frames for cracks, settlement or missing bars and note them for your maintenance team. ## Why Vacuum Extraction Beats Flushing Flushing a catch basin with a hose just pushes sediment into the outlet pipe and the storm sewer, which is exactly what the basin is supposed to prevent. Vacuum extraction removes the material from the system entirely. Our hydrovac lowers a hose into the sump, pulls out water, sediment and oil, and rinses the walls so nothing is left to wash downstream. ## What to Expect During a Site Program 1. We map every basin, separator and trench drain on the site. 2. Each basin is opened, measured and photographed. 3. The hydrovac extracts sediment, water and oil, and the walls are rinsed. 4. Depth is measured again and the grate replaced. 5. You receive a report listing each basin, before and after depth, photos and disposal notes. Most plazas and office sites are finished in a single visit, often early morning or overnight to avoid parked cars. ## Catch Basin Cleaning Across the GTA Our GTA power and pressure washing [/ →](/) crews service catch basins along the QEW and 427 industrial corridor in Etobicoke [/service-areas/etobicoke/ →](/service-areas/etobicoke/) , in the Concord industrial zone in Vaughan [/service-areas/vaughan/ →](/service-areas/vaughan/) , and at plazas, condos and industrial sites across Toronto, Mississauga and Brampton. Pair basin cleaning with parking lot power washing [/parking-lot-power-washing-toronto/ →](/parking-lot-power-washing-toronto/) , parking garage cleaning [/parking-garage-cleaning-toronto/ →](/parking-garage-cleaning-toronto/) for sump pits, or oil spill cleanup [/oil-spill-cleanup-toronto/ →](/oil-spill-cleanup-toronto/) when a spill reaches a drain. It is all part of our commercial power washing [/commercial-power-washing-toronto/ →](/commercial-power-washing-toronto/) program. Transparent pricing ## How Much Does Catch Basin Cleaning Cost in Toronto? Every job starts with a written quote per surface before any work. No hidden fees, no trip charges added on the day. Single basin call-out $Written quote Site program (multiple basins) $Per basin rate Annual or semi-annual plan $Fixed per-$visit rate Premium specialty service. Written quote based on number of basins, depth, sediment load and disposal. Annual and semi-annual programs lock per-visit pricing for 12 months. Request a Free Written Quote [#quote →](#quote) Full GTA price list [/pricing/ →](/pricing/) Why us ## Why Choose Power Pressure Washing Toronto for Catch Basins? ### We own the vacuum truck No subcontracting. The same company that washes your lot extracts your basins, backed by our sister brand Hydrovac Toronto. ### Prevents flooding Full sumps push sediment into outlet pipes and back up during heavy rain. Regular extraction keeps water moving. ### Documented for compliance Depth readings, photos and disposal notes support Toronto Municipal Code 681 and insurance records. ### Pairs with lot washing Extract basins and wash the lot on one visit, with runoff recovered. ## Ready to book catch basins? Send a photo or call. We tell you hot, cold or soft wash, and put the price in writing first. (647) 277-5411 [tel:+16472775411 →](tel:+16472775411) Get a Written Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) How it works ## How Does Our Catch Basins Service Work? 1. 1 ### Site inventory We map basins, oil and grit separators and trench drains and note traffic and access. 2. 2 ### Measure and quote Sediment depth is checked and a written per-basin or per-site quote follows. 3. 3 ### Vacuum extraction The hydrovac removes sand, grit, oil and debris and the sump walls are rinsed clean. 4. 4 ### Disposal records You receive depth readings, photos and disposal notes for your environmental file. Our work ## Catch Basins Work Across the GTA Click any photo to enlarge. See the difference ## Before and After ![Catch Basin Cleaning before cleaning](/images/misc/before-commercial-catch-basin-sump-packed-with-san.webp) Before ![Catch Basin Cleaning after cleaning](/images/misc/after-commercial-catch-basin-sump-fully-extracted-.webp) After Catch basin sump: sediment and oil extracted by hydrovac Client results ## What Clients Say About Our Catch Basins Work Real jobs, real prices, written quote first. Omar F. Harbourfront $960 > "We needed one heavily salted underground level washed before our engineer's membrane review. The crew checked the coating first, kept the pressure low near seams, and vacuumed everything up so the sumps were cleaner after than before. They worked overnight so residents only had to move cars from one level. Communication was clear from the quote to the final photo report, and the COI came within a day. It is rare to find a contractor who understands both the compliance side and the actual cleaning. We will use them for the full garage next spring and have already asked for a quote on the catch basins." Underground garage level wash Mei L. King West $1,150 > "I manage a mid-rise condo in King West and needed the courtyard, entrance plaza and garage ramp done after salt season. The COI arrived the next morning with our corporation named, which never happens with other vendors. They sent resident notice wording we could post in the elevators, worked a Saturday, and used a vacuum system so no wash water went into the drains. The photo report with timestamps went straight into our board package. We have since moved to their annual plan with the price locked for the year. Two other managers in our portfolio have since signed on after seeing the reports." Condo courtyard + entrance spring wash Natalie G. Yorkville $610 > "Our boutique entrance was covered in black gum spots and salt haze. They came at 6am, used hot water on the gum, and were packed up before we opened at 10. The sidewalk looks the way it should for the street we are on. Booking them monthly now. The manager even sent photos to our head office so they could see the before and after without visiting the store." Storefront + sidewalk gum removal Luca V. Trinity Bellwoods $465 > "Running a busy kitchen on Queen West, the back pad and our patio get greasy fast and we were getting fruit flies by July. Their monthly plan covers the patio, rear door and dumpster pad with hot water, done before we open. They recover the dirty water instead of hosing it into the lane drain, which our landlord appreciated. The smell is gone and nobody slips at the back door anymore. Price stays the same every month, and they always send photos so I know it was done properly. When we had a grease spill at the back door on a Friday night, they picked up the phone and had someone out before Saturday brunch." Monthly patio + dumpster pad degrease Jason P. Liberty Village $575 > "Large tag across the side wall of our office building. They matched the chemistry to old brick, kept the runoff contained, and sent before and after photos we used to close out the city notice. Quick, careful and clearly experienced with this kind of wall. They also suggested a protective coating so the next tag comes off faster and cheaper." Commercial brick wall graffiti Got questions? ## Catch Basins FAQs ### How often should commercial catch basins be cleaned? Most commercial sites should have basins checked and cleaned at least once a year, ideally in spring after salt and sand season. Busy lots, loading yards and sites with oil and grit separators often need semi-annual service. ### Why do catch basins fill up so quickly in Toronto? Winter sand and salt grit wash into basins with every melt, along with leaves, litter and oily runoff. The sump at the bottom of the basin is designed to catch it, but once full, sediment passes into the storm pipe or blocks it. ### What is Toronto Municipal Code 681 and why does it matter? Chapter 681 is Toronto's sewer use bylaw. It controls what may be discharged to storm and sanitary sewers. Keeping catch basins maintained and preventing wash water, oil and sediment from entering the storm system helps property owners stay on the right side of it. ### Do you dispose of the material? Yes. Extracted sediment and water are hauled away and disposed of properly, and you receive documentation for your records. ### Can you clean oil and grit separators? Yes. Oil and grit separators at gas stations, garages and commercial lots are vacuumed of oil, sludge and sediment as part of a site program. ### How much does catch basin cleaning cost? It depends on the number of basins, depth, sediment load and disposal. We quote per basin or per site in writing, and annual plans lock the rate for 12 months. ### Can you do this at the same time as parking lot washing? Yes, and it is the best order: extract the basins, then wash the lot with drains covered and runoff recovered, so the basins stay clean. ### Who is Hydrovac Toronto? Our sister brand, focused on hydro excavation and vacuum services. It shares equipment and crews with us, which is why we can offer catch basin and sump extraction alongside power washing. Still have questions? The phone is answered 24/7. Ask about your surface, schedule or COI. 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Request a Free Written Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (647) 277-5411 [tel:+16472775411 →](tel:+16472775411) - Written quote per surface - $2M liability + WSIB - COI in 24 hours - Code 681 wash water recovery