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If your area is prone to heavy rain or snowstorms, or if your home is near a river or lies at a low relative altitude, employing a sump pump could be a crucial part of weathering the next major storm to strike. Water damage is one of the worst causes of insurance claims in the world today and horrible mold growth can affect even lightly flooded buildings. Installing and operating a sump pump is an easy way to prevent damage to your home so there’s no excuse to put it off another season.
A professional contractor will tunnel a hole from the foundation of your basement, away from any walls, and connect it to an extended drainage pipe flowing far enough from the building to be effective. An electric motor, with a battery backup in case of power outages, starts whenever the water level gets above an acceptable height, expelling excess water out the drain pipe with the use of applied pressure.
Once installed, the maintenance is rather simple. Yearly performance tests, preferably before your local wet season, ensure the unit is still functional. It is also necessary to clear the sump pit of any debris that could clog or otherwise disturb the inlet pipe.
Contact us today for more information about protecting your home from water damage.