Crawlspace Repair
Sump Pumps
A sump pump only helps if it is working when the water comes.
A sump pump collects water from drainage lines or the lowest point of a crawlspace or basement and pumps it away from the house. Installation, replacement and backup options keep it doing that job.
What sump pump service includes
A sump system has a basin set into the floor, a pump inside it, a float or switch that turns the pump on, and a discharge line that carries water outside. In crawlspaces, the sump is usually the end point of an interior drainage system.
Service ranges from installing a new system to replacing a failed pump, adding a battery backup or a second pump, adding a sealed lid, or rerouting a discharge line that dumps water right next to the foundation.
Signs your sump pump needs attention
Most sump pumps fail during heavy rain, when you need them most.
The pump runs nonstop
Constant running can mean the pump is undersized, the switch is stuck, or the check valve has failed.
It never seems to turn on
A stuck float, a tripped breaker or a burned-out motor can all keep a pump from starting.
Loud grinding or rattling
Unusual noise can point to a worn motor or debris in the impeller.
Water still collects
If water is pooling even though the pump runs, the system may not be capturing water where it enters.
Discharge pools near the house
Water discharged too close to the foundation can circle back in.
How sump pump work is handled
A pump is only as good as the system around it.
Evaluate the existing setup
The basin, pump, switch, check valve, power supply and discharge line are inspected.
Size the pump
Pump capacity is matched to how much water reaches the basin and how far and high it has to be pumped.
Install or replace
The basin is set or cleaned, the pump and check valve are installed, and a lid is fitted.
Route the discharge
The discharge line is run to a point that carries water away from the foundation, following local rules.
Test the system
The basin is filled with water to confirm the pump switches on, empties the basin and shuts off.
Every property is different. The exact scope is set after an on-site assessment.
Good to know
Backup options
Battery backup pumps can help during power outages. They have limited run time, so they reduce risk rather than remove it.
Test it a few times a year
Pour a bucket of water into the basin to confirm the pump starts and shuts off on its own.
One call, every trade, start to finish
Crawlspace problems rarely have a single cause. Drainage, moisture control and the framing above it all need to be handled in the right order.
One point of contact
You work with one coordinator instead of tracking down separate contractors for each part of the job.
Every trade the job needs
Restoration rarely stops at one trade. Follow-on work like drywall, flooring, electrical or roofing can run through the same request.
Local professionals
We connect homeowners with service professionals in our network across Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky and Indiana.
Records you can share
Photos and written scopes from the job can be shared with your insurer at your discretion. We are not affiliated with any insurance company and do not make coverage decisions.
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Related services
Drainage Systems
Getting standing water out of the crawlspace and keeping it out.
Encapsulation
Sealing the crawlspace floor, walls and vents and controlling humidity.
Vapor Barriers
Ground covers that limit moisture rising from crawlspace soil.
Need a sump pump installed or replaced?
Tell us about your current setup and when water shows up. If water is rising right now, call us directly.
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