Sump Pump Systems
A sump pump is the last line between groundwater and your basement floor. If yours is old, loud, short-cycling or missing altogether, it is worth a look before the next big storm.
Signs you need it
What to look for
- The pump runs constantly, or does not kick on at all
- Rattling, grinding or humming without pumping
- Water at the top of the pit during storms
- The discharge line dumps right next to the foundation
- No pump and no pit in a basement that takes on water
Seeing one of these in Fenton or anywhere in South St. Louis County or Jefferson County? Send us a few details and we will come take a look. Estimates are free.
How we fix it
Our approach
Check the whole system
Pit, pump, float switch, check valve and discharge line. A new pump on a bad discharge still floods.
Size it for the job
We match the pump to how much water your basement actually sees, and talk through backup options for power outages.
Install it right
Sealed basin lid, check valve, solid discharge piping and a discharge point that sends water away from the house.
Show you how it works
Before we leave, we run the system with you and show you how to test it yourself.
Common questions
Sump Pumps FAQ
How do I know if my pump is failing?
Pour a bucket of water into the pit. The pump should start, empty the pit and shut off. If it hesitates, hums or runs without lowering the water, call us.
Where should the water go?
Away from the foundation, on a slope that carries it off, and not onto a neighbor's lot. A discharge that ends at the wall just sends the same water back to the pit.
Can you add a pump to a basement that never had one?
Yes. We cut in a basin at the low point and tie it into drainage so it has water to collect.
Water in the basement? Let’s take a look.
Free estimates across South St. Louis County and Jefferson County. Fully insured.