Prepare your property for atmospheric rivers in Metro Vancouver. Use this 48-hour drainage checklist: catch basin cleaning, sump checks, and emergency contacts. Call (604) 805-SUCK (7825). Atmospheric rivers bring intense rainfall that can overwhelm even healthy drainage systems. If catch basins, trench drains, and sumps are partly blocked, that surge turns into ponding, odours, and […]

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 […]

Build drainage into your yearly budget: inspections, catch basin cleaning, sump flushing, and interceptor service. Reduce slip risks and unplanned repairs. Call (604) 805-SUCK (7825). Drainage isn’t a one-time project. It’s a small, repeatable routine that prevents shutdowns, slab damage, and angry emails after the first big storm. The plan that works Quarterly visual walks […]

 Stop pooling, odours, and slip hazards in parkades and lots with a simple drainage plan: catch basin cleaning, sump flushing, and scheduled inspections. Call (604) 805-SUCK (7825). Atmospheric rivers, king tides, and steady coastal rain put constant pressure on drainage systems. When catch basins, trench drains, and sumps load up with grit and organics, water […]

If you’re planning utility installs, daylighting, pole holes, or trenching in the Lower Mainland, the excavation method you choose sets the tone for safety, timelines, and cost. Hydrovac and mechanical digging both remove soil, but they’re very different in risk profile and precision. Key insights What is hydrovac excavation? Hydrovac uses a water lance to […]