A failed catch basin is worse than none at all — it collects debris, backs up, and floods the exact areas it was meant to protect. Shelby Yard replaces cracked, collapsed, and clogged catch basins with commercial-grade units that actually drain.
Catch basin replacement involves removing a damaged, failed, or undersized drainage basin and installing a new unit with proper pipe connections, grate, and gravel surround to restore surface water collection.
Inspect existing basin condition and camera-check connected drain lines
Expose and remove the failed basin without damaging connected pipes
Set commercial-grade basin, connect existing pipe runs, seal joints
Backfill with compacted gravel, set flush grate, restore surface
Most Memphis catch basin replacements fall between $500 and $2,000. Every job gets a free on-site assessment before we quote.
Like-for-like replacement of a failed residential catch basin
Replace undersized basin with larger capacity unit
Replace basin and repair or reline damaged connected drain pipe
Every replacement carries a 1-year warranty on materials and workmanship. We are fully licensed and insured in Tennessee.
We know how Shelby County's clay soil shifts and what grades and basin sizes hold up through Memphis's heavy storm cycles.
Most single-basin replacements are finished in half a day. We leave the surface restored and drainage functional before we pack up.
Catch basin replacement across the greater Memphis metro
Memphis
All districts
Germantown
Residential & commercial
Collierville
New & existing homes
Bartlett
All property types
Cordova
Fast response
East Memphis
Same-week scheduling
How do I know if my catch basin needs replacing?
Signs include: the basin is cracked or collapsed, the grate sits below pavement level (sunken), water backs up and overflows during rain rather than draining, roots have grown into the basin, or the drain pipe connected to it has separated or collapsed.
Can a catch basin be repaired instead of replaced?
Minor cracks can sometimes be sealed, and a clogged basin can be cleaned and restored. However, a structurally compromised basin — cracked walls, sunken base, separated pipe connection — is usually more cost-effective to replace than patch.
How long do catch basins last?
Concrete catch basins typically last 20–40 years. Plastic basins vary widely based on quality and traffic loading. Memphis's clay soil movement and heavy rainfall accelerate wear, so basins installed 15+ years ago should be inspected.
Will you replace the drain pipe connected to the basin?
We camera-inspect the connected pipes as part of every replacement. If the pipe is clear and intact we reuse the existing connections. If the pipe is damaged, cracked, or root-infiltrated we will quote a repair or replacement at the same time.
How long does catch basin replacement take?
Most single-basin replacements are completed in a half day to one full day. If pipe repairs are also needed, plan for a full day. We restore the surface (compacted gravel and grate) before leaving so drainage is functional immediately.
A failed catch basin only gets worse with every rainstorm. Call Shelby Yard for a free on-site assessment and same-week scheduling across the Memphis area.