Sump Pump Repair and Installation in Gaithersburg

Basements are standard in single-family homes and many townhouses around Gaithersburg, and plenty of them have been finished into living space, offices and play rooms. That makes a working sump pump more than a convenience. A failed pump during a thunderstorm can soak carpet, drywall and everything stored on the floor within hours.

When to Call

• The pit is full or overflowing and the pump is silent
• The pump runs nonstop, even in dry weather
• You hear grinding, rattling or loud clunking when it cycles
• Water flows back into the pit every time the pump shuts off
• The pump is old enough that you can't remember when it was installed

Repairs and Replacements

We check the float or switch, impeller, check valve, power supply and discharge pipe, because a problem in any one of them looks the same from upstairs: water on the floor. When a pump does need replacing, we match the horsepower and switch type to how fast your pit fills, so the new pump isn't overworked or cycling constantly.

Backup Pumps and Alarms

A primary pump can't help during a power outage. We install battery backup pumps that take over automatically, and high-water alarms that sound before the water reaches the top of the pit. Both are worth considering for any finished basement.

Building a New Sump System

If your basement takes on water but has no pit at all, we can install a new basin, pump and discharge line that carries water away from the foundation. If the water is coming from a pipe rather than the ground, our leak detection team can find it.