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Sump Pump Installation

Dry out the basement once and for all

Do you need a sump pump system installed? If you have problems, especially during the rainy season with water penetrating your basement walls and pooling, you do.

A sump pump comprises a buried drainage system along the foundation wall which collects and directs the water into a sump tank. The sump tank is usually installed at the lowest point of the basement. A float inside the tank detects when it is filled to the triggering level. At this point, an electric pump engages and pumps the water through a discharge pipe out of the basement and into the sewer system or other code-regulated location.

Hire a qualified plumber or contractor to install a sump pump. This is specialized work, so when considering the company to hire, make sure your candidate meets the following minimum requirements.

Request copies of all relevant licensing and insurance as required by your state.
Ask for references. Your contractor should be able to provide recent and not so recent references from clients. Check those references. You want to know not only how well done the work was done, but that it performed well over time.
Check the agreement for warranty conditions and terms. Make sure you understand who is responsible for dealing with the manufacturer in the event of equipment failure as well as how long the contractor guarantees the system.
Ask for information concerning any regular maintenance and repair to keep your system working well into the future.

The plumber or sump pump contractor you select should be someone you trust to install the system, but also someone you will want to do business with for future maintenance or repairs.

Verify contractor licensing in your city.