Sump pumps

Sump pump installation in Columbus

The pump is the part of a drainage system that moves. New basins, replacement pumps and battery backups, sized for how much water your basement actually sees.

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Gloved hands lowering a new submersible sump pump into a basin in a basement floor

What we install

New basin and pump where there is none, cut into the floor at the low point and tied to an interior drain if one exists or is being installed.
Replacement pumps in an existing basin, matched to the volume and the height the water has to be lifted.
Battery backup: a second pump on its own battery that takes over when the power fails or the main pump can't keep up.
Discharge lines run out through the rim joist and away from the foundation so the water doesn't circle back.
Sealed lids that keep debris out and basement air from picking up moisture from the pit.

Open sump basin showing the pump, float switch and white discharge pipe with check valve — Pump on a raised base, float clear of the basin wall, check valve on the discharge.

Battery backup sump system with a battery box and second pump beside the sump pit — Battery backup pump sharing the discharge line through its own check valve.

Sizing it right

An oversized pump short-cycles and wears out early; an undersized one falls behind in a long spring rain. We look at how much water the basin collects, how high and how far it has to be pumped, and whether the pump will be running every few minutes in wet weather. That decides the pump, not a one-size answer.

Where plumbing starts

Sump work that connects to a sewer line or a home's drain plumbing is licensed plumbing work in Ohio. Where a job needs that connection, a licensed plumber does that part. Where the discharge can go is also set by local rules, and we check them for your address.

Price a sump pump

We call back the same day to set a time. The inspector walks the basement and the outside grade with you, then you get the price in writing before any work starts.

Water in the basement?

Our phone line runs every minute of the year. Say where the water shows up and we set the inspection.

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Sump Pump Installation

Common questions

How long does a sump pump last?

It depends on how often it runs and the quality of the pump. A pump that cycles constantly every spring will wear faster than one that runs a few times a year. Test it regularly and replace it before it fails, not after.

Is a battery backup worth it?

In Columbus, the heaviest rain often comes with thunderstorms, which is also when power fails. A backup covers exactly that moment.

My pump runs when it isn't raining. Why?

Possible causes include a high water table, a stuck float, a failed check valve letting water drain back, or discharge water cycling back to the foundation. We check each.

Can you just replace the pump?

Yes. If the basin is sound, a straight pump replacement is common. We check the check valve and discharge at the same time.