How to Deal With Sunken Storm Drains

Storm drains prevent flooding during storms, so they’re an essential part of your property. If you want your parking lot and pavements to be relatively water-free during and after rainfall, you need these drains. 

Most property owners don’t pay much attention to these drains unless they develop problems, which can sometimes be too late. Problems like sunken storm drains can cause serious accidents; and at Smith’s Paving and Sealcoating, we’ve seen several clients suffer loss in revenue and reputation because of it.

What is Sunken Storm Drain?
As the name suggests, these drains aren’t flush against the surface of the road but sunken in. There’s a noticeable depression around the drain that can cause people to trip and fall, especially if the visibility is low. Sunken drains can also cause problems to vehicles that drive over them as well, which can lead to customer property damage, accidents, and even injuries.

Surfaces with sunken drains aren’t handicap-friendly either because they can’t ride a wheelchair safely in such areas. If you have such drains on your property, it’s a good idea to get your parking lot repair done immediately.

Fixing Sunken Storm Drains?
It’s easier to address this problem if you catch it early and that’s why thorough inspections are an important part of parking lot maintenance. An expert will spot signs of sunken drains immediately and offer solutions that would help.

Here’s what you can expect from a professional:
They’ll conduct a thorough walk-through of your properly and make a note of all drains. 

They’ll then inspect the drains to check for problems and depressions around the drains. The experts will measure the drain, open the lid, and assess the area around the structure carefully.

After the inspection is done, they’ll deliver a full report to you and offer a quote explaining the parking lot repair cost involved. It’s important to address this problem as quickly as you can because neglecting it can have serious repercussions.

If you approve of the budget and hire the contractor, they’ll bring the sunken drains on your property to level in a matter of days.

If you have any questions about parking lot maintenance and paving don’t hesitate to contact us at Smith’s Paving and Sealcoating. You can call us at 518 266 9526 or fill in this contact us form. We’ll reply as soon as we can.