Prevent winter flooding at entries and ramps. Keep catch basins clear, manage snow placement, and schedule post-storm vacuum service. Call (604) 805-SUCK (7825).

Snow events in the Lower Mainland are short, messy, and followed by fast melts. When plowed piles block catch basins, meltwater pools at doors, ramps, and pedestrian routes. The fix is simple planning and a quick clean-out after storms.

What causes winter flooding on sites

• Plowed windrows pushed over catch basin grates
• Sand and grit filling trench drains by entrances
• Packed slush freezing in sump inlets
• Leaves from late fall trapped under snow

Your winter checklist

Before snowfall

• Mark catch basins with tall flags
• Tell plow crews where not to stack snow
• Pre-book a post-storm vac clean for basins and trench drains

During plowing

• Keep grates visible and uncovered
• Push snow to designated, graded areas away from doors

Thaw day

• Clear grate faces with a shovel
• Call for a quick vacuum if meltwater ponds or drains gurgle

High-risk locations to watch

• Parkade ramps and overhead doors
• Stairwell and elevator sumps
• Pedestrian crossings in front of retail
• Downhill corners where slush accumulates

FAQs

Do you handle snow removal as well?
We support winter operations with drainage and vacuum service and coordinate with your plow contractor.

Can you come the same day during a melt?
Call early. We prioritise active flooding and blocked basins.

What happens to the slush and grit you vacuum?
Material is contained in the truck and disposed of per municipal requirements.

Keep meltwater moving and doors open.
Book winter drainage support or an emergency clear-out: (604) 805-SUCK (7825).