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A sump pump that runs all night, or does not run at all
The pump is what keeps the basement dry when the drain is working. We set it up, size it and send the water where it belongs.
The pump is only as good as the discharge
A pump that cycles every few minutes may be undersized, or the discharge may be dumping water right back beside the foundation. A pump that never turns on may have a stuck float or a failed motor.
We look at the pit, the pump, the check valve and, most importantly, where the discharge pipe ends. Water should leave well away from the house and not run back toward it.
Call us if
- The pump never shuts off during or after rain
- The pit is empty and dry during a storm
- There is no backup if the power goes out
- The discharge pipe ends beside the foundation
How the job goes
Every job starts with a free inspection
You see the plan and the estimate in writing before anyone cuts or digs.
- 1Inspect the setupPit, pump, float, check valve and the full run of the discharge line.
- 2Plan the dischargeWe pick where the water will leave the property and note it in the estimate.
- 3Install or replaceA new pit liner, pump and check valve go in, with a sealed lid.
- 4Test under loadWe fill the pit and watch the pump cycle, then confirm the water is clear of the house.
What the work includes
Sump pit and liner
Set at the low point of the floor with a sealed cover.
Pump and float
Sized to the water we found, not to a catalog default.
Discharge line
Routed away from the house so the water does not come back.
Battery backup option
A second pump that keeps running when the power does not.
Questions about this job
How long does a sump pump last?
It depends on how often it runs. If yours is many years old and runs constantly, it is worth replacing before it fails during a storm.
Do I need a battery backup?
Storms that bring the most water often bring power outages too. A backup is worth considering if your basement is finished.
Where should the discharge go?
Far enough from the foundation that it cannot soak back in. We look at the slope and the neighbors' lots before we choose.
Related basement work
Book the free inspection
Tell us where the water shows up and what town you are in. We look first, then give you a written estimate.
(260) 297-7955
Free inspection and a written estimate