Basements & sump pumps
Sump pump repair and replacement
A sump pump that won't run usually has a stuck float switch or a failed motor. One that runs constantly may have a bad check valve or a high water table. In Colorado winters, a frozen discharge line outside is a common cause of a pump that runs but doesn't empty the pit.
- Licensed Colorado plumbers
- The problem explained before work starts
- Price agreed before the job begins
About sump pump service
Many Front Range basements sit in expansive clay with a perimeter drain feeding a sump pit. Spring snowmelt and heavy summer storms are when pumps get tested, and a failure during either one can flood a finished basement fast.
Discharge lines need to carry water away from the foundation and must not be tied into the sanitary sewer, which most local codes prohibit.
Sump pump service at a glance
- Urgency
- Can be an emergency: shut off the water and call
- Area
- the Denver metro & Northern Colorado
- Who does the work
- An independent, licensed Colorado plumber
- Permit
- Often required for replacements, repipes, sewer, water and gas line work
- Typical steps
- Inspect → Repair or replace → Discharge → Backup
- Availability
- Call now to check plumber availability
Signs you need sump pump service
- The pump hums but doesn't move water
- The pit is full and the pump isn't running
- The pump cycles every few seconds
- The discharge line outside is frozen or buried in snow
- The pump is more than 7 to 10 years old
How the job usually goes
- 1
Inspect
Float, switch, check valve, motor and discharge line are tested.
- 2
Repair or replace
Failed parts or the pump itself are replaced and sized for the pit's inflow.
- 3
Discharge
The discharge is routed away from the foundation, with a freeze-protection fitting where needed.
- 4
Backup
Battery or water-powered backup pumps and alarms can be added.
What affects the cost
Every job is priced by the plumber after they see it. These are the things that move the price most. Ask for the price before work starts.
- Pump type and horsepower
- Check valve and discharge line work
- Backup pump or alarm
- Pit condition and lid
Sump pump service questions
Can my sump pump drain into the sewer?
How do I test my sump pump?
How long does a sump pump last?
Do I need a battery backup sump pump?
Why does my sump pump run when it's not raining?
Should my sump pit have a lid?
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