Frozen Drain Clearing

What This Service Involves

Western Washington's mix of rain and freezing temperatures frequently plugs catch basins, downspouts, and area drains with ice, backing water up onto lots and walkways. When that water refreezes, it creates sheet-ice hazards and can flood entrances or low-lying areas. Our crews locate and thaw frozen drains to restore flow before pooling becomes a bigger problem. From parking lot catch basins in Federal Way to building drains in Renton, we get water moving again and keep your surfaces from turning into ice rinks.

Benefits

Restores drainage before water pools and refreezes; Prevents sheet-ice hazards from backed-up water; Protects entrances and low areas from flooding; Fast response to a problem unique to the region's wet freezes

Our Process

1) Locate the frozen or blocked drain and assess the backup; 2) Thaw and clear ice from the drain or catch basin; 3) Restore flow and remove standing water where possible; 4) Treat surrounding surfaces to prevent refreeze

What Affects the Cost

Urgency and severity of the drainage backup; Number and accessibility of frozen drains; Amount of ice and standing water present; After-hours emergency dispatch rates; Deicer applied around cleared drains

Best Time of Year

Frozen drain clearing is most needed during the region's winter freeze-thaw cycles, typically November through February.