Drains & sewer
Sump pump repair and installation
Sump pumps remove groundwater that collects in a basement sump pit. Service covers testing and repairing float switches and motors, replacing failed pumps, adding battery backup, and fixing discharge lines so water isn't pumped back toward the foundation.
- Typical time
- One to three hours.
- Repair or replace
- Repair switches; replace failed or old pumps.
Homes with basements near irrigation ditches, lakes or high groundwater, common in parts of Loveland, Windsor and Greeley, rely on sump pumps during spring runoff and heavy storms.
Discharge lines that freeze in winter or drain next to the foundation cause many failures. Proper routing and a freeze-resistant discharge help.
Sump Pump Repair & Installation at a glance
- What it is
- Sump pumps remove groundwater that collects in a basement sump pit.
- Service category
- Drain & Sewer Services
Signs you need sump pump help
- Pump doesn't start when the pit fills
- Pump runs constantly
- Loud grinding or rattling
- Water in the basement after rain
Quick answers
Sump Pump Repair & Installation: the short version
How long sump pump repair & installation takes
One to three hours.
When sump pump can wait, and when it can't
Urgent before or during heavy rain.
Fix or replace sump pump?
Repair switches; replace failed or old pumps.
Why sump pump happens
Float failures, worn motors, frozen discharge lines.
The work
How sump pump repair & installation is done
- 1
Test
Fill the pit and check the float, motor and check valve.
- 2
Repair or replace
Replace switch, check valve or pump.
- 3
Protect
Battery backup, alarm and a properly routed discharge.
What moves the price of sump pump repair & installation
Driven by pump type, backup and discharge work.
- Pump type (pedestal vs. submersible)
- Battery backup
- Discharge line work
- Pit condition
Sump Pump Repair & Installation: common questions
How long do sump pumps last?
Often seven to ten years, depending on how often they run. Test yours each spring.
Can a sump pump connect to the sewer?
Generally no. Most cities prohibit discharging groundwater into the sanitary sewer.
Service area
Sump Pump Repair & Installation across Northern Colorado
Related
Services often paired with sump pump repair & installation
Basement Sewer Backup
A basement sewer backup happens when the main sewer line is blocked or the city main surcharges, so waste comes up the lowest drain, usually the basement floor drain.
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Emergency Leak Repair
Emergency leak repair stops water that's actively escaping, from a failed supply line, a cracked fitting, a leaking valve or a split pipe, and makes a permanent repair so water can be turned back on.
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Reading on sump pump
Call about a sump pump
Float failures, worn motors, frozen discharge lines.