Do you need a sump pump?
- Your house was built with a sump pit but the pump is missing or dead
- The basement takes on water through the floor or wall joints after heavy rain
- You are finishing the basement and want protection before the drywall goes up
- Your foundation drains were disconnected from the sanitary sewer
How we install one
The pit is checked or cut into the floor at the low corner, a liner is set, and the pump goes in on a firm base. A check valve on the discharge stops pumped water draining back, and it exits the wall to a spot where water flows away from the house rather than toward a neighbour.
- Locate or create the pit at the low point.
- Set the pump, float and check valve.
- Run the discharge outside with a proper slope and splash pad.
- Fill the pit with water and watch two full cycles.
Brampton details
The City of Brampton does not allow sump discharge to run onto a neighbouring property or a sidewalk where it can freeze. Many newer homes discharge to the side yard or a storm connection. A dedicated outlet for the pump is sensible so a tripped kitchen breaker does not leave the basement unprotected.
Tools, access and testing
| Tools we bring | Submersible pump, check valve, saw for the floor slab |
|---|---|
| What we open | Sump pit, discharge line, backwater valve lid |
| What we test | Float switch cycles, alarm, battery runtime |
Where in Brampton we do this
We take sump pump installation calls right across the city, including Snelgrove, Heart Lake, Fletcher's Creek South, Bramalea and the streets around them.
Questions we get
Submersible or pedestal?
A submersible runs quietly under a lid, which suits a finished room. A pedestal motor sits up high, so it is simple to reach and fix.
Do I need a backup pump?
If a basement flood would cost a lot, yes. The worst storms tend to cut the hydro just as the pit fills fastest.
