Sump Pit Installation

Properly installed sump pits will contain a sump pump that removes water from the pit on a regular basis. Without a pump, your sump pit is in danger of overflowing and flooding your basement despite its good intentions!

Water can end up in your basement as a result of many circumstances: faulty window wells, a leaking foundation, heavy rainfall, spring runoff, etc. A sump pit will help make sure that this excess rainwater or groundwater doesn’t cause costly damage. Sump pits sit inside of a basin (also known as a sump) that collects water. Water is directed into the pit via a grill or grate. Your sump pump discharge pipe should be routed outside of your home. The pump is activated by a floating device that tells it when the water level in the pit is getting too high. We make sure that you can also activate the pump manually. It’s a good idea to periodically drain the sump pit.

Debris, mould, algae, and more can accumulate in a sump pit leading to unpleasant odours and even hazardous health effects. During a sump pit cleaning, the sump pump tubes should also be checked for clogs and blockages.

All sump pits should be cleaned once per year, but it might need more attention if the pump is constantly running or lower than expected water levels are reached.

Your service provider will inspect the pipe connections, make sure that water is draining away from the house and not into it, check the pumps for leaks or clogs, clean out debris buildup around it, and lubricate moving parts with oil and grease as needed (depending on your model), remove any leaves or other organic matter caught in and around the pump, as well as check for any wear or tear. A sump pump’s motor is a very expensive piece of equipment that requires regular maintenance to function properly.

If the pump doesn’t work and you can’t quickly fix it, water will rise to a level where it could cause significant harm. Call Conterra Foundation right away so we can come to inspect the situation and determine what needs to be done.

The first step is for our technician to check if there’s power going through the pump. If there is, they’ll need to check the float switch and impeller blades.

These backup systems operate on a marine-grade battery and automatically start up when the power goes out.

A battery backup system operates on a marine-grade battery that automatically starts when the lights go off and can pump for hours before needing recharging or replacement.

Backup systems are designed with extra protection against freezing, higher capacity motors than standard units, and automatic voltage regulation so they’ll work even if your home’s electric service fluctuates between 110 volts down to the low 40s as it would during an outage.

A functioning, high-capacity sump pump is one of the most important aspects of protecting your basement from flooding and its associated damage. A working unit will be able to keep water levels at least 18 inches below any flooring or structural walls that may be present in the area. This will shield your basement from anything that might be coming in through the ground floor.

A working sump pump will also help keep humidity levels down, which can greatly reduce any mould formations on exposed surfaces.

Installations are typically done in a day, so you can rest assured knowing your family is safe from flooding risks and other dangers of having water pooling around your home. After installation is complete, we will also go through all of the functions with you before sending you on your way to start living your life worry-free.