Drainage
Sump Pump Installation & Replacement
Sump pump installation and replacement — the lift that moves collected water out of the basement and away from the foundation.
About Our Sump Pump Installation & Replacement Service
A sump pump is the heart of an interior water-management system. It sits in a basin below the basement floor, collects the water the perimeter drain routes to it, and lifts that water up and out — discharging it away from the foundation so it doesn't cycle back. We install new sump systems and replace pumps that have failed, are undersized, or can't keep up. The right pump, a properly set basin, and a clean discharge line are what turn a collected-drain system into a basement that actually stays dry.
Signs You May Need This
- Water where the sump should be handling it — or no sump at all
- A pump that runs constantly or won't stop cycling
- A basin that overflows during heavy rain
- An older pump nearing or past its service life
What Causes It
- No sump installed where interior drainage needs one
- A pump too small for the water volume
- A failed float switch or worn pump
- A discharge line that's frozen, blocked, or too short
How We Approach It
Basin & pump
We set a sump basin into the floor at the low point of the drainage system and install a pump sized to the expected water load.
Discharge
A clean discharge line carries the water up and out, routed well away from the foundation so it can't flow back.
Replacement
On existing systems, we replace the pump, clean the basin, and correct discharge issues that were limiting the old unit.
Things to Consider
A sump pump has to be sized to the water load and installed with a discharge that can't freeze or back up. We match the pump to the system rather than defaulting to the biggest unit, and we make sure the water actually leaves the property rather than dumping it where it can find its way back.
Our Process
Assess
We size the pump to the drain system and water load.
Set basin
The basin is installed or cleaned and the pump is mounted.
Discharge
The discharge line is run out and clear of the foundation.
Test
We run the pump and confirm water exits cleanly.
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