A trench drain catches water across a wide area, and it can protect a basement. Here is the Palo Alto guide.
The design
A long channel with a grate collects water along its length instead of at one point.
The use
It works at garage doors, basement entries, and areas that see surface water.
The connection
The channel ties into a drain or a sump system that moves the water away.
The call
Keep the water moving out. Call 888-217-3585 and Palo Alto Plumbing Pros will match you with a Palo Alto pro.
Plumbing in Palo Alto: what to know
In Palo Alto, mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across San Mateo County — from Los Altos Hills, Los Altos and Mountain View to ZIP codes like 94304, 94306, 94305 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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