Plano’s occasional severe storms dump leaves, silt and construction grit from Legacy Town Center parking lots straight into catch basins along Legacy Drive and Willow Bend. Homes built in the 1980s and 1990s in West Plano often have 4-inch and 6-inch lines that fill faster than newer Frisco developments because the older concrete pipe has rough joints that catch debris. When these lines back up, water surfaces in yards near Oak Point Park within minutes of a heavy cell passing through Collin County.
We use hydro jetting at 3,500–4,000 psi with 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch hoses sized for the smaller residential laterals common in Downtown Plano and East Plano. Camera inspection follows every jetting pass so we can confirm the line is clear to the city main rather than just moving the clog downstream. In neighborhoods with mature oak and cedar elm trees, root intrusion combined with storm silt creates recurring blockages that standard snaking misses.
After a storm we always check the cleanout at the street and any area drains on the property. Many Plano lots slope toward the house because of the gentle Collin County terrain, so even a partially blocked storm line can send water under the slab before homeowners notice. We carry 200 feet of hose on the truck so we reach the connection point without digging in established yards along Haggard Street or near the Plano Convention Center.
Technician insight
In Plano the thing that catches most people out with storm drain cleaning is the gentle slope on older lots in East Plano and around Downtown. Water pools against the foundation before it ever reaches the street, so a line that looks clear from the cleanout can still be holding water uphill. We always check the actual flow at the curb after jetting.
Standing Water After Heavy Rain Near Willow Bend
Water pooled against the back patio of a 1992 home in Willow Bend after a quick storm. The 6-inch storm line was packed with silt and cedar elm roots. Jetting cleared the line to the main and camera footage showed no breaks. Water now drains within minutes of rainfall.
Storm Drain Cleaning Services We Offer
✓Catch Basin and Grate Cleaning
Remove leaves, silt and trash from surface drains before the next storm sends water across driveways in Willow Bend and Legacy West.
✓Residential Storm Lateral Jetting
High-pressure water jetting clears 4-inch and 6-inch lines from house to street in older West Plano and East Plano homes where roots and debris combine.
✓Commercial Parking Lot Drain Service
Clear large catch basins and underground piping at Legacy Town Center and nearby retail centers that collect heavy sediment during Collin County storms.
✓Post-Storm Emergency Clearing
Same-day response for standing water near Oak Point Park and Downtown Plano after severe weather events that overwhelm standard drainage.
✓Camera Inspection After Jetting
Video confirmation that the storm line is open to the city main, required on many Plano properties before real estate closings.
Storm Drain Cleaning Cost in TX
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Single Residential Lateral Jetting | $275–$450 | Typical for 50–80 ft runs in West Plano homes; more if roots are present. |
| Catch Basin And Grate Service | $175–$325 | Per basin; higher when heavy sediment from nearby construction sites is involved. |
| Emergency Storm Call | $350–$600 | After-hours or same-day response following severe weather in Collin County. |
| Camera Inspection Add-On | $125–$175 | Required on many real estate transactions in Legacy West and Downtown Plano. |
Ranges are typical for TX and confirmed with an exact written quote before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Site Assessment
We locate all cleanouts and area drains, note yard slope, and check for standing water near the foundation in neighborhoods like Willow Bend.
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Hydro Jetting
High-pressure water breaks up compacted silt and organic debris without chemicals, pushing material to the main in one or two passes.
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Camera Verification
We run a camera the full length of the line to confirm flow to the city connection and identify any damaged pipe sections.
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Final Flush And Documentation
A final water flush clears remaining fines, then we photograph the cleanouts and provide a written summary for the homeowner.
Pricing
Most residential storm drain jobs in Plano run $275–$650 depending on access, debris volume and whether multiple laterals are involved.