Stormwater Maintenance Service in Central Florida
Catch Basin Installation in Orlando, FL
Licensed underground utility contractor. Serving Central Florida for 65+ years. Catch basin installation sized, permitted, and inspected — done right the first time.
65+ years serving Central Florida
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Service Overview
Catch Basin Installation Backed by 65+ Years of Local Experience
Water that has nowhere to go causes real damage — flooded parking lots, eroded slopes, standing water near foundations, and failed site inspections. A properly designed and installed catch basin system gives stormwater a controlled path off your site and into the storm drain network where it belongs.
Lapin Services installs precast concrete catch basins, curb inlets, and area drains for new construction, commercial properties, and retrofit projects across Central Florida. We handle the full scope — sizing for your site's drainage load, excavation, connection to existing storm drain lines, permitting, and inspection coordination. One contractor from groundbreak to sign-off.
Problems We Solve
Common Catch Basin Installation Problems We Fix
Here are the issues our team commonly finds and resolves during catch basin installation calls across Central Florida.
Parking Lots and Paved Areas That Flood
Impervious surfaces concentrate runoff fast. Without properly sized inlets and catch basins, water ponds at low points — damaging pavement, creating liability, and frustrating tenants or customers.
No Drainage Infrastructure on New Construction Sites
New development and site work requires stormwater infrastructure before a certificate of occupancy will be issued. Catch basins, inlets, and storm drain connections must be permitted, installed, and inspected.
Overwhelmed or Undersized Existing Basins
Older basins sized for original site conditions often can't handle increased impervious surface area from new buildings, added pavement, or changes in drainage patterns.
Erosion and Slope Runoff
Uncontrolled runoff across open ground or along slopes strips topsoil, undercuts pavement, and creates compliance issues with stormwater management requirements.
Retrofit Drainage Needed on Existing Commercial Property
Property improvements, additions, or updated county stormwater requirements often trigger the need to add or upgrade drainage infrastructure on sites that were never designed for current conditions.
When to Call
Signs Your Stormwater System Needs Professional Attention
If you notice any of these warning signs, schedule catch basin installation before the problem becomes more disruptive or expensive.
Standing Water After Rain
Persistent ponding in parking areas, driveways, loading zones, or near building entrances after a rainfall event is a clear signal that the site's drainage capacity is inadequate.
Site Plan Requires Stormwater Infrastructure
If your approved site plan calls for catch basins, curb inlets, or area drains — or if a permit condition requires stormwater compliance — you need a licensed contractor to install it before inspections.
Erosion Around Pavement Edges or Slopes
Runoff carving channels through landscaping, undermining curbs, or washing sediment across pavement means water is taking uncontrolled paths that a catch basin system would redirect.
Tenants or Customers Complaining About Flooding
Recurring flood complaints from tenants, employees, or customers signal a drainage problem that carries both liability exposure and property management consequences.
Failed or Upcoming Site Inspection
County and municipal stormwater inspections require properly installed and functioning catch basins. A failed inspection delays occupancy, draws fines, and puts projects behind schedule.
Our Process
What to Expect From Your Catch Basin Installation Visit
Lapin keeps the process straightforward from the first call through final documentation, so you know what is happening at every step.
Step 1
Call or Schedule Online
Contact Lapin Services — we'll discuss your site, drainage needs, and project scope and schedule a site assessment.
Step 2
On-Site Inspection and Diagnosis
We evaluate the site's drainage patterns, existing infrastructure, and load requirements to size and position catch basins, curb inlets, or area drains correctly.
Step 3
Honest Assessment and Recommendations
We manage permitting and coordinate with the appropriate county or municipal authority before breaking ground.
Step 4
Service Completed
Our licensed crew excavates, sets precast concrete catch basins or inlets, connects to existing storm drain lines, and backfills to grade.
Step 5
Documentation and Follow-Up
We coordinate final inspections with the permitting authority, provide all required documentation, and confirm the system is functioning as designed.
Why Lapin
Why Central Florida Chooses Lapin for Catch Basin Installation
Lapin combines licensed expertise, local knowledge, and responsive service for stormwater work throughout Central Florida.
65+ Years of Experience
Founded in 1958, Lapin has been Central Florida's trusted utility specialist for three generations — with the knowledge and credentials to back it up.
4.9★ Rating · 1,000+ Reviews
The best-rated utility contractor in Florida — not by our own measure, but by the property owners and businesses who've trusted us.
Licensed Underground Utilities Contractor
License CUC1223686. Fully certified for underground utility installation, repair, maintenance, and compliance.
End-to-End Service
One company for installation, repair, inspections, and compliance across all underground utility systems. No handoffs, no finger-pointing between subs.
Available 24/7
Utility emergencies don't wait for business hours. Our team is available around the clock so you're never left waiting when it matters most.
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FAQs
Catch Basin Installation FAQs
What is a catch basin and how does it work?
A catch basin is a below-grade inlet box — typically precast concrete — that collects surface runoff through a grate or curb opening. Water enters the basin, solids and debris settle in the sump at the bottom, and the cleaner water exits through an outlet pipe that connects to the storm drain system.
What types of catch basins does Lapin install?
We install precast concrete catch basins, curb inlets, and area drains for commercial, industrial, and new construction applications. The right type depends on your site’s drainage load, available fall, and connection points to the storm drain network.
Do catch basin installations require a permit in Orlando?
Yes. Storm drainage work in Orlando and surrounding municipalities requires permits, engineered plans in many cases, and inspection sign-off before the system can be placed in service. Lapin manages the entire permitting and inspection process.
Can you add a catch basin to an existing parking lot or commercial site?
Yes. We handle retrofit installations — cutting into existing pavement, excavating to depth, setting the basin, connecting to the nearest storm drain line, and restoring the surface. Retrofit work typically requires a site review to confirm proper fall and an existing connection point.
How is a catch basin sized for a site?
Sizing is based on the drainage area contributing runoff to the basin, the site’s impervious surface percentage, rainfall intensity for the design storm, and the capacity of the downstream storm drain line. Undersized basins overflow and fail to solve the drainage problem — proper sizing upfront prevents that.
Do you connect the catch basin to the municipal storm drain system?
Yes. We locate the nearest acceptable connection point, make the tie-in to the existing storm drain network, and ensure the connection meets local standards. All work is permitted and inspected.
How long does catch basin installation take?
A single basin installation on an existing site typically takes one to two days of field work once permits are in hand. Larger new construction scopes with multiple basins and new storm drain lines vary based on project size and site conditions.
Do you serve general contractors and developers on new construction projects?
Yes. We regularly partner with GCs, civil contractors, and developers as the specialty underground utility sub on commercial and residential development projects throughout Central Florida. We handle installation, permitting, manifests, and inspector coordination so your schedule stays on track.
Schedule Service
Schedule Catch Basin Installation Today
Call Lapin Services today or request service online — and get your stormwater drainage handled by Central Florida's most trusted underground utility contractor.