Many properties suffer with recurrent water damage or flooding that a new Trench Drain or Area Drain could correct. These devices if professionally installed and connected to a sewer can permanently alleviate many long-standing water problems.
Some of the issues a trench drain or area drain can address:
- Water entering and damaging garages after a rainfall.
- Water entering basements from low lying entrance doorways.
- Winter icing conditions from standing water in low lying areas.
- Ponding conditions created by poor drainage.
A trench drain or area drain will not only alleviate the above
conditions, but other conditions as well. An area drain or trench drain will eliminate a potential liability from physical and property damage. Furthermore it will increase the value and appeal of your property. It is very important to remember that these devices must be professionally installed or they could create more problems than they solve. This is not a job that should be trusted to a handyman or unlicensed individual.
If a trench drain or area drain is installed improperly or illegally some of the results could be:
- Sewer gases escaping into your property.
- Sewer gases fouling the air outside of your property.
- House sewer back-ups from various debris entering into the sewer system.
- The trench drain or area drain frequently getting clogged or blocked up.
- Water seeping through the ground undermining the surrounding area.
- Department of Buildings issued violations.
A licensed NYC Plumber who has proper insurance
such as Joseph L. Balkan Inc. is the wise choice to install an area drain or a trench drain. These plumbing fixtures must be properly trapped to ensure that unwanted  debris does not clog or damage the device or your sewer. In addition a sewer trap will prevent sewer gases from fouling the air inside or outside your property. Most importantly the device must work and be water tight. Only a skilled professional can analyze the situation and determine if a trench drain or area drain is the proper solution or legal to install in your neighborhood. It makes little sense to attempt to address one problem only to create more problems.
Area Drain
An area drain is designed to be installed to 
address a relatively small area such as a door entrance way to a basement, or a landing. Another situation is if the surrounding surface is sloped to a particular point, such as the center of a concrete slab. As with all plumbing fixtures it must be properly ‘trapped’ and maintained as debris such a leaves accumulates. Properly installed by a licensed professional this device will last for many years and be a wise investment. This device can potentially save thousands of dollars in property damage and or liabilities at a very reasonable cost.
Trench Drain
A trench drain is designed for a larger area, usually a driveway or commercial properties. A trench drain does not need water to be directed to a particular point, it can handle the length of an opening. Furthermore because it comes in sections it can be built to accommodate any desired size or situation. A trench drain will eliminate unwanted water accumulation inside areas such as a garage or driveway.
Balkan Sewer And Water Main Service has been professionally installing all sorts of trench drains and area drains for well over 50 years for all types of applications. A Balkan sewer or water main installation results in a long-lasting and permanent solution for any sewer line or water line problem. Balkan provides ‘Results Not Excuses’.
About Joseph L. Balkan Inc.
Balkan Plumbing is the largest sewer line & water line company in NYC. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. As a family run business in operation for over 50 years, our 10 year guarantee means we continue to stand by our work after the job is done.We are expertly equipped, from our 48,000 square foot facility to dozens of trucks, heavy moving equipment, backhoes and pneumatics. For all your sewer repair, main water main, water line leaks, sewer line replacement, water line replacement, house trap, backwater check valve, hydrants, manholes, specialty water main work, and trench drains contact Balkan Plumbing today.
Joseph L. Balkan Inc.
130-01 Jamaica Avenue Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Phone: (718) 849-0900 | Espanol (718) 943-5720 | Fax: (718) 849-9570
www.balkanplumbing.com
