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Picked by Darin

Picked by Darin Chamberlin. In 42 years of landscape contracting, Darin has worked hand in hand with roofers, plumbers, remodelers, tree crews and storm repair pros, because every outdoor project depends on the trades around it. This drainage store grew out of that work. It isn't a venture capital deal, it's gear Darin has seen get the job done.

Drainage tools and supplies for Iowa City Drainage Pros customers.

Practical products for your project and the upkeep after it. Each button opens Amazon in a new tab, so you can keep this page open. When you are ready to hire a pro, get a free quote.

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NDS Pro Series Channel Drain Kit See it on Amazon

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100 ft sewer and drain inspection camera See it on Amazon

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AIVOLT 4,200W open-frame inverter generator See it on Amazon

Picked from the products on this page. New Hot Item of the Day every day, of the Week every Monday, of the Month on the 1st.

Local picks for Iowa City

Iowa River flood history and clay soils that pond. Get an alarm when the sump water rises and a way to shut off a leak.

NDS Pro Series Channel Drain Kit

NDS Pro Series Channel Drain Kit

A deep-profile channel drain kit comes with galvanized steel grates, end caps, and an outlet.

Check the channel and outlet dimensions before installation.

Wi-Fi sump pump alarm with 33 ft float switch

Wi-Fi sump pump alarm with 33 ft float switch

A weatherproof sump and septic alarm with a 33-foot float switch, a loud audible alarm and email alerts when the water rises.

Email alerts need working Wi-Fi. Test the float and alarm each season.

Moen Flo smart water monitor and automatic shutoff

Moen Flo smart water monitor and automatic shutoff

A Wi-Fi water monitor for a 1-inch main line that watches flow and pressure and can shut the water off automatically when it sees a leak.

Fits 1-inch pipe; plan on a plumber for the install.

Our picks

Drainage supplies chosen by Iowa City contractors for yard runoff, catch basins, and drain work — Photo: Unsplash

Superior manual utility pump

Superior manual utility pump

Use a submersible utility pump to move standing water to an approved discharge point.

This is a manual utility pump, not an automatic sump pump. Use approved electrical protection and route discharge water properly.

Klein pinless moisture meter

Klein pinless moisture meter

A moisture meter can help check accessible materials after a drainage issue.

Verify the current offer, exact model, fit, and manufacturer’s instructions before ordering.

A black hideaway two-way radio base unit with a short antenna and a green status light, next to a wireless handheld microphone

Featured: Picked by Darin

Midland MXT295 15W GMRS mobile radio with Bluetooth mic

Talk between the crew in the yard and the truck on a big drainage or waterproofing job. 15 watts (5-watt low setting), IP67 sealed against dust and water, automatic noise canceling, 22 GMRS + 8 repeater channels and 154 privacy codes, PA and intercom, and NOAA weather alerts. The hideaway base unit tucks out of sight and runs off a DC vehicle adapter.

Using GMRS in the US needs an FCC license: no test, $35 for 10 years, and one license covers your immediate family. Anyone outside your family needs their own.

Read our GMRS guide (license, range, uses)

Five black GLOBAL-PTT handheld radios with screens showing WiFi, 4G LTE, GPS and SOS icons

Crew radios over cell networks

global-ptt 5-pack 4G LTE / WiFi push-to-talk radios

Five push-to-talk radios that talk over 4G LTE or WiFi instead of radio range, so a crew spread across town (or across job sites) can still reach each other. Each one comes with a pre-installed SIM card, GPS and an SOS button, in an IP67 case that floats if it gets dropped in water.

Needs cell or WiFi coverage to work. Check the current price, coverage and platform terms on Amazon before ordering.

100 ft sewer and drain inspection camera

100 ft sewer and drain inspection camera

With 1080p picture quality and 100 feet of cable, this camera lets you examine drainage tile, downspout piping, and sewer lines.

Keep it away from live electrical lines, and clean and dry the cable after use.

More top picks

Wayne 1 HP Submersible Sump Pump

Wayne 1 HP Submersible Sump Pump

A heavy-duty sump pump made with cast iron and stainless steel, supplied with a new switch.

Check the pump and discharge requirements before use.

NDS 12-Inch Square Catch Basin Kit

NDS 12-Inch Square Catch Basin Kit

The 12-inch basin set comes with two adapters, a plug for its outlet, and a plastic grate.

Check the outlet size and decide where the basin will sit.

Polylok 24-Inch Rhino Catch Basin Kit

Polylok 24-Inch Rhino Catch Basin Kit

A heavy-duty catch-basin kit measuring 24 inches.

Confirm installation dimensions.

18 x 18 x 24-Inch Catch Basin with Debris Basket

18 x 18 x 24-Inch Catch Basin with Debris Basket

A large drainage catch basin supplied with a debris basket.

Check basin dimensions and outlet requirements.

Flex Drain with Sock, 25 Feet

Flex Drain with Sock, 25 Feet

A 25-foot length of flexible drain pipe supplied with a sock.

Confirm the pipe diameter and planned layout.

Vodaland 4-Inch Easy 2 Premium Trench Drain

Vodaland 4-Inch Easy 2 Premium Trench Drain

This five-piece trench drain system uses 4-inch drains with galvanized stamped steel grating.

Check the total drainage run and connection points.

4-Inch Grate Yard Drain Kit

4-Inch Grate Yard Drain Kit

A yard drain kit for a drainage emitter and sump-pump discharge.

Confirm pipe compatibility.

Everbilt Sump Pump Discharge Kit

Everbilt Sump Pump Discharge Kit

An inline kit for sump-pump discharge.

Check that the kit is compatible with your pump.

Six-Pack Channel Drain with Galvanized Steel Grate

Six-Pack Channel Drain with Galvanized Steel Grate

A six-pack of channel drains fitted with galvanized steel grates.

Check channel dimensions and available outlet options.

VEVOR Trench Drain System with Metal Grate, 3-Pack

VEVOR Trench Drain System with Metal Grate, 3-Pack

A three-pack of HDPE trench drains with metal grates.

Verify dimensions and installation requirements.

Source 1 Channel Drain with Concrete Grey Grate, 3-Pack

Source 1 Channel Drain with Concrete Grey Grate, 3-Pack

A three-pack of driveway channel drains with concrete-grey grates.

Check channel dimensions and outlet options.

Three-Pack B125 Trench Drain with Ductile Iron Grate

Three-Pack B125 Trench Drain with Ductile Iron Grate

A three-pack of trench drains with ductile-iron grates.

Confirm the installation’s required load class and dimensions.

Stainless Steel Channel Drain, 6.6 Feet

Stainless Steel Channel Drain, 6.6 Feet

This stainless-steel channel drain is 1.41 inches wide and 6.6 feet long.

Check the width and make sure it fits the installation.

NDS catch-basin kit

NDS catch-basin kit

A catch-basin kit collects surface runoff as part of a drainage system.

Before ordering, check the current offer, exact model, fit, and manufacturer’s instructions.

Raptor micro-mesh gutter guards

Raptor micro-mesh gutter guards

Choose gutter protection that matches your setup to reduce leaves and other debris entering the roof drainage lines.

Check the current offer, model, fit, and manufacturer’s instructions before you order.

Flexzilla garden hose

Flexzilla garden hose

A garden hose can support controlled drainage checks or pump discharge when paired with a compatible adapter.

Confirm the current offer, exact model, fit, and manufacturer’s instructions before ordering.

Bonus pick

Backup Power Pick

One backup power pick to keep a fridge, lights and phones running when the grid goes down. It opens on Amazon in a new tab.

Test-run gas generators outdoors, never in a garage or near a window.

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Backup power

Keep the fridge, phones, lights and Wi-Fi going when the grid goes down. A gas inverter generator handles the big loads.

An orange and black AIVOLT open-frame inverter generator in a black tube frame, printed 4200 peak and 3300 running watts

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Open-frame inverter generator

AIVOLT 4,200W open-frame inverter generator

A gas inverter generator rated 4,200 peak / 3,300 running watts. AIVOLT lists up to 16 hours of runtime on its 2.6-gallon tank in ECO mode, CO shutdown, a low-oil alert, parallel capability, an RV-ready outlet and USB ports, at 54.3 lb and 68 dB.

Run gas generators outdoors only, far from doors and windows. Carbon monoxide can kill.

Photo: AIVOLT (manufacturer product photo), via aivoltshop.com