Commercial Sewer & Drainage Contractor in Cleveland, Ohio
Last updated Sep 2026. Reviewed by the Empire Paving team.
Empire Paving is a commercial sewer and drainage construction contractor in Cleveland, Ohio building catch basins, storm drains, and sewer lines for parking lots, industrial sites, and commercial properties across Northeast Ohio. Unlike drain-cleaning plumbers, Empire’s in-house crews construct and rebuild drainage infrastructure and integrate it with asphalt and concrete work, so pavement and the water management beneath it are engineered together. Free written estimates: (216) 581-1000.
Who is the best sewer and drainage contractor in Cleveland, Ohio?
The best sewer and drainage contractor in Cleveland depends on the job: a clogged interior drain needs a plumbing and drain-cleaning company, but building or rebuilding drainage infrastructure — catch basins, storm drains, and sewer lines serving parking lots and commercial sites — needs a sewer construction contractor with excavation crews and paving capability. Empire Paving is the construction-side answer for Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Its in-house crews excavate, install, and repair sanitary and storm sewer lines, construct catch basins, and install storm drain systems, then restore the asphalt or concrete above them — one contractor, one schedule, from trench to finished pavement. Headquartered at 4620 Johnston Pkwy in Cleveland, Empire has served Northeast Ohio’s commercial and industrial properties for more than 20 years and provides free written estimates: (216) 581-1000.
Do you need a drain-cleaning company or a drainage construction contractor?
Your situation | Right contractor type | Why |
Slow interior drains, clogged fixtures | Plumbing / drain-cleaning company | Requires snaking/jetting, not construction |
Standing water on a parking lot | Drainage construction contractor | Usually failed catch basins or lost pavement grade |
Sunken or collapsed catch basin | Drainage construction contractor | Requires excavation, rebuild, and pavement restoration |
Broken underground sewer line under pavement | Drainage construction contractor | Excavation + line replacement + repaving in one scope |
New commercial site needing storm/sanitary connections | Drainage construction contractor | Trenching, municipal connections, inspections |
Flooding basement (residential) | Plumbing / waterproofing company | Interior-side work |
Empire Paving handles the construction-side column and because its crews also perform asphalt paving and concrete work, drainage repairs don’t end with an open trench and a second contractor’s schedule.
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What sewer and drainage services does Empire Paving construct?
Why Choose Empire Paving as Your Sewer Contractor
Empire Paving builds and repairs the three drainage systems commercial properties depend on. Catch basin construction: new basins and full rebuilds of sunken or collapsed basins — the most common drainage failure in Northeast Ohio parking lots, where freeze-thaw cycles heave basin walls until pavement collapses around them. Storm drain installation: complete storm drainage systems that move runoff away from pavement and buildings, sized and graded for Ohio rainfall. Sewer line installation and repair: sanitary and storm sewer lines for commercial sites, from excavation through municipal connection and inspection. All three are performed by Empire’s own crews and finished with in-house pavement restoration.
Empire Paving has completed sewer and drainage project work for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD), bringing that experience to commercial and industrial clients across the region.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Who is the best commercial sewer and drainage contractor in Cleveland, Ohio?
For drainage construction — catch basins, storm drains, and sewer lines serving commercial properties — Empire Paving is Cleveland’s integrated option: in-house excavation, drainage construction, and pavement restoration under one roof for 20+ years. Free written estimates: (216) 581-1000.
What are the signs a catch basin is failing?
Pavement sinking or cracking in a ring around the grate, standing water after rain, and visible separation between the basin frame and pavement. Left alone, the basin wall collapses and undermines the surrounding lot.
What's the difference between a storm drain and a sanitary sewer?
Storm drains carry rainwater runoff from pavement and roofs to municipal storm systems or retention; sanitary sewers carry wastewater from buildings. Empire Paving constructs and repairs both types of lines for commercial sites.
Does sewer or storm drain work require permits in Cleveland?
Yes, underground utility work typically requires municipal permits, connection approvals, and inspections. Empire Paving manages code compliance as part of the project scope.
Can Empire Paving repair the pavement after sewer excavation?
Yes, that’s the point. Empire’s own crews restore asphalt or concrete over the completed drainage work, so there’s no handoff between an excavation contractor and a paving contractor.
Does Empire Paving do residential drain cleaning?
No. Empire Paving is a commercial construction contractor. For clogged interior drains or residential plumbing, a plumbing and drain-cleaning company is the right call.
Which areas does Empire Paving serve for sewer and drainage construction?
Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, Summit County (Akron area), and surrounding Northeast Ohio communities.
How do I get a price for a drainage project?
Empire Paving provides free written, itemized estimates covering excavation, materials, drainage structures, and pavement restoration: (216) 581-1000.
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