Stormwater help in Central Florida
Storm Drain Installation in Orlando, FL
Tell us what is happening. We will find the cause, explain your options, and handle storm drain installation with care.
65+ years serving Central Florida
Licensed local service team
Fast scheduling and clear communication
Service Overview
Storm Drain Installation With Clear Answers Before Work Begins
When a property lacks adequate drainage, the consequences show up fast — pooling water, eroding soil, flooded driveways, and structural damage that compounds with every heavy rain. A properly installed storm drain system moves water away from your property and into the right place before it becomes a problem.
Lapin Services installs new storm drain lines for residential properties, commercial sites, and development projects across Orlando and Central Florida. We handle proper sizing and grading, connection to existing stormwater networks, permitting, and inspections — so your drainage works right from the day it goes in.
Problems We Solve
Common Storm Drain Installation Problems We Fix
You do not have to diagnose the problem yourself. These are common issues we help confirm, explain, and repair.
No Drainage on New Construction Sites
Sites without storm drain infrastructure accumulate runoff that erodes grading, undermines foundations, and causes inspection failures before a project can be occupied.
Chronic Flooding and Standing Water
Properties that pool water after every rain often lack an adequate storm drain system or have no connection to the existing stormwater network — allowing runoff nowhere to go.
Undersized or Absent Drain Lines
A storm drain line that's too small for the drainage area it serves will back up, overflow, and fail to protect the property during heavy rain events common in Central Florida.
Site Improvements That Increase Runoff
Adding buildings, paved surfaces, or parking lots increases impervious area and runoff volume — often requiring new or expanded storm drain lines to maintain drainage balance and code compliance.
Disconnected or Missing Stormwater Network Tie-In
Drainage systems that discharge incorrectly — onto neighboring properties, into easements, or without proper outfall — create liability and compliance issues that require a permitted installation to resolve.
When to Call
Signs Your Stormwater System Needs Professional Attention
If you notice any of these signs, call Lapin. We will find the cause and explain what needs to happen next.
Water Pools Near Structures After Rain
Standing water that collects near your foundation, driveway, or building after a rainstorm is a warning sign that drainage is inadequate and storm drain installation may be needed.
You're Starting New Construction or Site Work
New construction, commercial development, and major site improvements typically require storm drain installation as part of permitting and final project approval.
Soil Erosion Is Getting Worse
Washout and eroding soil around hardscaping, landscaping, or structures indicates uncontrolled runoff that a properly installed storm drain line can redirect safely.
You've Received a County or FDEP Notice
Compliance notices citing stormwater deficiencies or illegal discharge typically require a new or corrected storm drain installation before the violation can be cleared.
Drainage Problems Started After a Site Change
If flooding or runoff issues began after adding a building, expanding pavement, or regrading — the new impervious area likely requires additional storm drain infrastructure.
Our Process
What to Expect From Your Storm Drain Installation Visit
Tell us what is happening. We arrive prepared, explain the work clearly, and give clear pricing before work begins.
Step 1
Tell Us What Is Happening
Call or request service. You do not have to know exactly what failed; describe what you see, smell, hear, or need done.
Step 2
We Find the Cause
A Lapin technician or crew checks the issue, reviews the project, and explains what needs to be done in plain language.
Step 3
You Approve the Work
You get clear pricing and options before work begins, so you can make a confident decision.
Step 4
We Handle It With Care
We complete the approved work, respect your home, business, or jobsite, and keep you informed.
Step 5
We Stand Behind the Job
Before we leave, we confirm the work, answer questions, and make sure you know what to expect next.
Why Lapin
Why Central Florida Chooses Lapin for Storm Drain Installation
Our name is on every job. We respect your time, budget, property, and trust.
65+ Years of Experience
Lapin has served Central Florida since 1958. Our name is on every job, and we do the work in a way we can stand behind.
Clear Communication
We explain what we find, what it means, and what your options are before work begins.
Respect for Your Property
We protect the home, business, property, or jobsite and treat people the way we would want to be treated.
The Right Team for the Work
We handle plumbing, septic, drains, sewer, underground utilities, commercial service, and serious project work.
Care When It Matters
Every call affects a family, tenant, customer, business, property, or project. We do not take that lightly.
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FAQs
Storm Drain Installation FAQs
What is storm drain installation?
Storm drain installation is the process of adding new drainage lines, inlets, and connections to route surface runoff away from a property and into the existing stormwater network. It includes proper sizing, grading, pipe placement, and tie-in to municipal or on-site stormwater infrastructure.
Do I need a permit for storm drain installation in Orlando?
Yes. Storm drain installations typically require permits from Orange County and may involve FDEP review depending on the scope and location. Lapin Services handles the entire permitting and inspection process.
How do you determine the right pipe size for my storm drain?
Sizing is based on the drainage area, soil conditions, expected rainfall intensity, and the capacity of the receiving stormwater network. Undersized pipes back up during heavy rain — correct sizing is critical to a system that actually works.
Can you connect a new storm drain to the existing city or county stormwater system?
Yes. We coordinate tie-ins to municipal and county stormwater networks, including obtaining approvals from the applicable utility or public works authority before work begins.
Do you install storm drains for both residential and commercial properties?
Yes. We install storm drain lines for single-family homes, commercial properties, HOAs, parking lots, and large-scale development sites across Central Florida.
Can you work on active construction sites alongside other contractors?
Yes. We coordinate with general contractors, civil engineers, and other trades to install storm drain infrastructure on schedule without disrupting the broader construction timeline.
What materials do you use for storm drain lines?
We use code-approved materials including reinforced concrete pipe, HDPE pipe, and PVC — selected based on site conditions, depth of burial, and local jurisdiction requirements.
Do you service all of Central Florida?
Yes. We serve Orlando and the surrounding Central Florida region including Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Lake counties.
Schedule Service
Tell Us What Is Happening
Call Lapin or request service. We will get the right team moving, explain your options, and handle the work with care.