Flooding is a major concern for all homeowners, and if you’ve ever been in a situation where you had to call on a 24-hour emergency plumber, you know how stressful it can be. That’s why homeowners have sump pumps installed in their homes to protect against the dangers of floodwater. But what is a sump …
When a storm is brewing, you’ve either prepared for it, or you run the risk of a flood. Just think, if you had a severe storm coming your way, what would you do? It would be best to quickly check over your sump pump for any issues, but if you don’t, you could be facing …
Your home is the foundation for your family, but your home’s foundation is what keeps your structure safe and secure. Water that makes its way to your basement threatens to weaken your home’s foundation if not for a sump pump.
Installing a sump pump is the plumbing solution recommended to keep basements, crawl spaces, and areas below the foundation dry. Without sump pumps, overflowing water around the foundation can cause massive damages to the structure, calling for expensive repairs or destruction.
A battery-operated backup sump pump is a relatively simple alternative to water-powered systems. However, it bears unique merits and can help prevent costly repairs and insurance premiums.
A sump pump is a frequently side-lined device that is also one of the most essential disaster prevention appliances in your home. Your sump pump is placed in a sump pit at your home’s lowest elevation, usually in the basement or crawl space, and it pumps out any additional water that collects in the pit. …
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A sump pump is a vital part of any drainage system and an important line of defense against water flooding. The sump pump is usually installed in a hole or pit at the lowest point of a basement. When there is a backflow, or if water begins to fill up the pit, the sump pump …
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Sump pump trouble is often caused by mistakes committed during installation. Now that the spring season is here, you have to make sure your sump pump is functioning properly so that the buckets of rain that will come pouring down do not end up flooding your home and living area. The three major problems associated …
Sump Pump Basics A sump pump usually stands in a sump pit — a hole with a gravel base about 2 feet (60 centimeters) deep and 18 inches (45 centimeters) wide — dug in the lowest part of your Toronto basement or crawlspace. As the pit fills with water, the pump turns on. It moves …
Maybe your idea of a sump pump is a dirty, smelly pit and the only time you really see it is when it fails and your basement or crawl space is full of water. Many times sump pumps are installed by do-it-yourself homeowners or contractors who are not full-time waterproofers. Either scenario can leave you …
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