Avoid This Slope-Killing Catch Basin Error!

Avoid This Slope-Killing Catch Basin Error! 🛑 If you’re installing a yard drainage system or burying downspouts, this is one mistake you absolutely do not want to make—raising your catch basin too high and accidentally destroying your slope. In this video, we walk you through the correct way to install a catch basin so that your drainage line flows properly and doesn’t trap water. One of the most common DIY drainage errors is failing to maintain proper slope when installing the catch basin. If the catch basin gets lifted during backfill—or worse, placed too high to begin with—you’re asking for a belly in your pipe. That’s when debris, shingle gravel, and standing water collect in the low spot, leading to clogs and total system failure over time. In this short but essential how-to, our crew shows how to install a riser correctly, use pea stone the right way, and make sure your catch basin is supported underneath—without compromising slope. This technique makes all the difference between a system that works and one that backs up and causes headaches. Whether you’re a first-time DIYer or a seasoned contractor, this tip can save you time, money, and frustration. We’re using our solid corrugated pipe system with a riser that slips on without glue or screws—keeping things simple and effective. The key is in how you handle the underlayment with fabric and pea stone to support the basin while keeping your slope intact. 👉 Thinking about installing your own yard drainage system? Visit our website for professional-grade drainage kits and components trusted by contractors across the country. We ship direct to your door and provide how-to videos for every step. ✅ Avoid common mistakes ✅ Get better water flow ✅ Install like a pro 📍Serving Macomb County and Oakland County, Michigan—but shipping our patented drainage solutions nationwide! 🛠️ Learn more or grab your kit at: https://www.frenchdrainman.com 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more drainage tips, how-tos, and system comparisons every week. FDM's Online Yard Drain Supplies: https://frenchdrainman.com/drainage-p... ======= French Drain Man – Michigan’s Yard Water Drainage Experts. Masters in the art of constructing contained French drain systems & curtain drain systems that and fix your yard drainage problems for years to come. Over 30 years’ experience in solving yard water drainage problems in Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, and St. Clair Counties. French Drain Man / Sherwood Landscape Construction, LLC P.O. Box 777 Almont, MI 48003 248-505-3065 https://www.frenchdrainman.com http://www.macombcountylandscaping.com Follow us on: Facebook:   / frenchdrainmanusa   Instagram:   / frenchdrainman   #shortsfeed #diy #diyshorts #drainage #frenchdrain #drainagepipes #frenchdrainman #landscapers