Trench drains, designed and installed by people who actually do the digging.
Surface water belongs in a drain — not pooling at your garage door, undermining your driveway, or freezing across a loading bay. We spec, install, repair, and maintain trench drains across the Greater Toronto Area.
Trench drains for every surface that gets wet
Nine application categories, two material families, one approach: figure out where the water actually goes, then build for that — not for a brochure.
Residential
Driveways & Laneways
Linear surface drainage designed for long runoff paths, sloped driveways, and vehicle traffic.
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Garages
Trench drains installed at garage entrances capture runoff before it reaches the door.
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Patios, Walkways & Hardscapes
Low-profile surface drainage designed to protect finished outdoor spaces without altering elevations.
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Pool Decks & Recreation Areas
Low-profile drainage designed to manage splash water and seasonal moisture without disrupting recreation spaces.
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Commercial Parking & Loading
Heavy-duty surface drainage engineered for commercial traffic, runoff volume, and year-round reliability.
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Auto Repair & Dealerships
Surface drainage designed for service bays, drive-through lanes, and vehicle handling areas.
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Restaurants & Food Service
Drainage designed for kitchens, prep areas, wash zones, and service corridors.
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Gas Stations & Fueling Areas
Surface drainage designed for fueling lanes, forecourts, and high-exposure pavement areas.
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Warehouses & Industrial
High-capacity drainage engineered for large floor areas, equipment traffic, and industrial wash-down conditions.
View detailsHow a trench drain install actually goes
No surprises, no upsell. The four steps from your call to a finished drain.
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Free site visit
We come out, look at where the water's coming from, where it needs to end up, and what's in the way. You get a fixed-price quote — not a range.
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Spec & permits
Channel material, grate load class, slope, tie-in. If a permit's needed (rare on residential, common on commercial), we handle it.
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Cut, install, tie-in
Saw-cut clean lines, set the channel to slope, connect to existing storm or sump. Most residential jobs: one day on site.
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Finish & warranty
Concrete poured or asphalt patched in-house. We come back to inspect after the first heavy rain. Workmanship warranty in writing.
Where we work
Headquartered in Richmond Hill, working across the GTA. Most jobs scheduled within the week.
Common questions
How much does a trench drain cost in the GTA?
Most residential driveway trench drain installs in the GTA run $1,800–$4,500 depending on length, grate spec, and how the line ties into existing drainage. Commercial work scales from there. We give a fixed quote after a free site visit — no estimates over the phone for jobs we haven't seen.
Do you handle the concrete or asphalt work too?
Yes. We cut, install the drain channel, and finish the pour or patch in-house. One crew, one warranty.
How long does an installation take?
A standard residential driveway drain is one day on site (cut, install, pour). The slab needs 24–48 hours to cure before traffic. Commercial timelines depend on scope.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — Master Plumber Licence #T95-5349719, Plumbing Contractor #T94-5214638, fully insured, and operating in the GTA since 1991 under MT Drains & Plumbing.
Do I need a permit?
For most residential surface drains tying into existing storm or sump infrastructure, no separate permit is required in most GTA municipalities. Tie-ins to municipal storm sewers or new connections do require permits — we handle that paperwork.