Manhole cleaning & structure vacuuming
We vacuum out storm drainage manholes across South Florida. We work on stormwater systems only, not sanitary sewer. We remove sediment, grit, grease shelf, and debris that restrict flow and hide structural defects. Every clean-out is photo-documented with a before/after depth measurement and a licensed-hauler disposal manifest, so the record satisfies MS4, DERM, and O&M audits.
- Written quote in 48 hoursFixed fee. Never increases.
- Zero-Denial GuaranteeRejected? We refile at no cost.
- Insured & bondedFlorida PE on staff.
Is this property's stormwater license current?
Most boards don't know. We pull the county record and tell you the license number, status and expiration date.
When you need it
- Pre-CCTV cleaning of a mainline manhole
- Sediment or grease shelf reducing invert flow
- Odor complaints traced to a storm manhole
- Post-storm silting after heavy South Florida rain events
- Recertification or engineer-required structure inspection
What's included
- Vacuum truck (up to 15+ tons) with hydro-flush
- Confined-space entry when required, permitted and OSHA compliant
- Full sediment, grease, and debris removal
- Invert, bench, and channel wash-down
- Structural condition photos and disposal manifest
Not sure if this property's license is current?
Send the address. We pull the county record and tell you in one business day. Free, no obligation.
Our process
- 1
Access & isolate
Traffic control, cone-off, and confined-space permit if entry is needed.
- 2
Vacuum
Vac out all standing water, sediment, grease, and debris to the invert.
- 3
Wash & inspect
Pressure wash the channel and walls, photograph brick, frame, and cone condition.
- 4
Document & haul
Manifest disposal to a licensed facility. File the before/after photos in your record.
Transparent pricing
Published ranges based on real South Florida jobs. Every job receives a written, fixed fee quote. Request a free quote today.
| Service | Typical scope | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Catch basin / storm drain cleaning | Up to 5 structures | $1,500 minimum / job |
| Larger cleaning jobs | Quantity-dependent; $1,500 job minimum | $130 to $275 / structure |
| Heavy / treatment structures | Added to the cleaning price | +$150 / structure |
Larger jobs use quantity-dependent structure rates, with a $1,500 job minimum. Standalone mobilization is $250, waived on maintenance plans. Emergency/same-day service adds 35%.
What property managers say about the work.
Property managers, board presidents, facilities directors and engineers across all three counties.
Our apartment parking lot in Miramar kept flooding, and my kids and I would get soaked trying to reach the car before school. SF Storm Drain came out in less than a day and cleaned out the drains. It rained hard last week, and the parking lot did not flood at all. We got to school dry and without any problems. Great service.Carlos MartinezApartment community, MiramarGoogle review
I'm a nurse and the hospital parking lot would flood every time we got heavy rain. I would end up walking into work with wet shoes and soaked pants. SF Storm Drain came out, cleaned the drains, and fixed the problem.Adel SalomonHospital campusGoogle review excerpt
Pricing was the same number they quoted. That's harder to find than it should be.Facilities DirectorOffice park, Broward
Frequently asked questions
Do you handle confined-space entry?
Where does the debris go?
How often should we clean manholes?
Can you inspect the structure while you clean?
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Need documentation before the next storm season?
We start with permit records and aerials. If the job needs a look in person, we schedule a walk. Either way you get a written, fixed fee quote within 48 hours.