Meridian storm drains face heavy leaf and sediment loads from hot dry summers followed by cold winters with moderate snowfall. In neighborhoods like North Meridian and Ten Mile, older housing stock near Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park often has shallow laterals that clog when snowmelt carries grit into catch basins. We use hydro jetting sized for 4- to 12-inch lines to restore flow without damaging concrete or PVC common in Ada County builds.
Downtown Meridian and areas near Meridian City Hall see increased debris from commercial parking lots and street runoff. West Meridian properties closer to the Boise line deal with finer silt from surrounding farmland. Seasonal timing matters: cleaning before first freeze prevents ice dams, while post-winter calls spike when meltwater overwhelms under-maintained systems near Lake Hazel and Cherry Lane.
We map every line before work and note any code-required backflow preventers or outlet restrictions that Ada County inspectors check. Homeowners in South Meridian frequently discover tree-root intrusion after heavy rain because clay soils here expand and contract with the temperature swings between summer heat and winter cold.
Technician insight
In Meridian the thing that catches most people out with storm drain cleaning is underestimating how quickly winter snowmelt mixed with Cherry Lane silt packs into shallow laterals around older North Meridian homes; waiting until the first hard freeze turns a jetting job into a dig.
Ten Mile residential backup after spring melt
Homeowner in Ten Mile reported slow backyard drains after moderate snowfall. Camera showed compacted silt and leaves blocking a 6-inch line running toward the street. We jetted from the cleanout to the basin, flushed the catch basin, and restored full flow.
Storm Drain Cleaning Services We Offer
✓Catch Basin Cleaning
Removes accumulated sediment, leaves, and trash from surface inlets serving Meridian residential streets and commercial lots before winter freeze.
✓Storm Drain Jetting
High-pressure water jetting clears grease, roots, and compacted silt from main lines in North Meridian and Ten Mile neighborhoods.
✓Commercial Storm Drain Service
Scheduled maintenance for parking-lot drains and larger collection systems near Meridian Speedway and business corridors.
✓Seasonal Debris Removal
Spring and fall cleanouts targeting snowmelt sediment and summer dust common across Downtown Meridian and South Meridian properties.
✓Storm Drain Camera Inspection
Locates blockages or collapsed sections in lines serving homes near Settlers Park and Lake Hazel without unnecessary excavation.
Storm Drain Cleaning Cost in ID
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Catch Basin Cleaning | $175–$350 | One or two basins; extra for sediment volume or difficult access |
| Storm Drain Jetting | $250–$550 | Per 50–100 ft run; roots or heavy silt increase time |
| Commercial Lot Service | $400–$900 | Multiple inlets and larger mains near business districts |
| Camera Inspection Add-On | $125–$225 | Often bundled; standalone when locating unknown lines |
Ranges are typical for ID and confirmed with an exact written quote before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Site Assessment
Walk the property and locate all inlets and cleanouts serving the address in the specified Meridian neighborhood.
- 2
Camera Inspection
Run a line camera to identify clog type, pipe material, and any damage before selecting equipment.
- 3
Hydro Jetting
Apply appropriate pressure and nozzle to scour walls and flush debris to the nearest accessible outlet.
- 4
Final Verification
Re-inspect with camera and confirm free flow before leaving the site.
Pricing
Most Meridian storm drain jobs fall into the mid-hundreds; larger commercial or root-heavy work moves higher.