Do you install sump pumps?
Yes. We replace failed sump pumps and add battery backup pumps.
A pump that runs nonstop, turns on and off every few seconds, or sat silent the last time it rained needs attention before the next storm. Common causes are a stuck float switch, a worn motor or a check valve that lets water fall back into the pit.
A battery backup earns its keep where the basement is finished or holds things you cannot replace. The main pump needs electricity, and heavy storms are exactly when the power tends to go.
Test your pump a couple of times a year by pouring a bucket of water into the pit. It should switch on, empty the pit and shut off cleanly.
Want it looked at?
If your pump failed the bucket test, call or send the form and tell us how old it is.