When water continues to flood your basement every time it rains, sump pumps come to the rescue. Keep your basement dry with sump pump repair, installation, and maintenance services from Roto-Rooter Columbia, TN. Take a closer look at the types of units our experts work with, why it’s worth investing in one, and how professional plumbers can assist with basement waterproofing.
Protect Your Basement Floor: The Basics of Sump Pump Services
Sump pump installation services play a huge role in flood prevention and give many homeowners peace of mind when rain seeps into basement walls. Experts use either a pedestal or submersible sump pump that sits in a sump pit beneath the concrete floor.
When water begins to collect in the sump pit, the equipment will drain it. The pump connects to cold water pipes and drains that lead to outside your home. Rainwater and melting snow that enters the pump pit will travel through discharge lines while a check valve prevents the same water from ending up back in your basement.
Emergency Sump Pump Repair
You’ll need an emergency plumber if the sump pump stops working properly. Pump failure can lead to flooded basements and call for water damage restoration, so you must figure out the source of the problem.
Often, dirt and sediment will accumulate on internal components and prevent the equipment from removing standing water. Just like drain cleaning helps the flow of wastewater in your sinks, cleaning a clogged discharge pipe with a wire brush helps you avoid a flooded basement. Other issues that plumbers look for when repairing sump pumps include:
- Float switch performance
- Inaccessible inlet screen
- Electrical connections with your GFCI outlet and circuit breaker
In some cases, experts have to deploy hydraulic cement to repair cracks along the foundation wall from water damage.
Sump Pump Replacement
Experts usually prefer trying sump pump repairs before installing a new sump pump. However, sometimes the damage is so severe that the only option is to replace the entire pump. A replacement service is a great time to waterproof the rest of your basement so you can avoid potential damage from a pipe bursting or flooding from heavy rains.
Sump Pump Maintenance
When you live in an area that receives a lot of precipitation, safeguard your sump pump with proper maintenance. Monitor your pump’s performance and contact a licensed plumber if you experience changes in your basement’s water level.
Trust Roto-Rooter Columbia, TN for All Your Plumbing Needs
We’re not only your go-to source for installing submersible and pedestal sump pumps but also for countless other residential and commercial plumbing services. Contact Roto-Rooter Columbia, TN, for zero-dig pipe restoration if you need a leak repair without excavation, water damage cleanup after frozen pipes burst, septic tank pumping, and sewer line services. We promise exceptional service whether you schedule a hydro jetting or sump pump repair service.
Call (931) 330-2060 to request immediate service at your Columbia home or business.
