Sump Pump Installation in Santa Barbara, Oxnard & Santa Clarita, California

TripleSafe Sump Pump Installation A reliable basement waterproofing systems counts on a quality sump pump system as the key mechanism that keeps water out of the basement. The sump pump is the heart and soul of the basement waterproofing system, and if it stops, the system will fail and the basement will flood. All the money you paid to dry it up will be for nothing! If you’re choosing to rely on a sump pump, make sure it’s a reliable one that comes with a top-quality battery backup.

Most sump pumps that fail are plastic pumps that were installed as a do-it-yourself project or by a local plumber. In major storms, these pumps fail constantly, and emergency flood service technicians work around the clock to minimize the damage as much as possible. However, even with these stories, today’s sump pump equipment is better than ever. If you go to a company that specializes in basement waterproofing and get the proper equipment, a basement sump pump can be a reliable and effective solution for your basement waterproofing. If you install a plastic sump pump or have a plumber who does not specialize specifically in basement waterproofing do your installation, you’ll likely be just one more tale of woe told to a emergency flood remediation company.

Along with the sump pump itself, there are other elements of a sump pump system that are very important when shopping for a sump pump system for your home in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Santa Clarita, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks or Ventura, California.

The Sump Liner
Don’t place your sump pump in a muddy hole where it’ll just clog and fail- find a strong sump pump liner to place it in instead. And this liner shouldn’t be a 5-gallon bucket that can’t hold enough water and causes the sump pump to “short cycle" (go on and off very quickly). Find a large, sturdy liner or housing for the sump pump that can hold enough water to keep your sump pump in great shape.

Lifetime Warranty?
There’s no sump pump manufacturer on the market that can reliably offer a lifetime warranty on their pumps. Why not? Because a lifetime warranty cannot make your sump pump any better. Many irresponsible basement waterproofing contractors might offer a lifetime (or very long) warranty with free replacements forever in order to talk you into buying the entire waterproofing solution. This is irresponsible- a sump pump is filled with mechanical parts that are bound to break down. You should ask yourself this: “How will I now when to call for my free replacement?" You’ll know when your basement floods due to sump pump failure!

TripleSafe Sump Pump Air-Tight Sump Lid with a Floor Drain
Your sump pump should be installed with a strong, airtight lid that prevents water from evaporating out of your sump pump hole and creating humidity in your basement. A reliable sump pump lid will keep debris from falling into the sump pit and clogging the pump and switch, and it will keep the system quiet and working properly. Depending on your sump pump liner cover, you may also be able to add to the appearance of the sump pump installation and have a thoughtfully engineered system in your home instead of a necessary evil.

If you have a plumbing leak that floods water into the basement, a sump hole should be ready to drain the water away. If your sump pump lid comes with a floor drain, your flooding problem is answered.

Sturdy Pump Stand A Stand for the Pump and a Check Valve
Basement Systems CleanPump Stand can elevate the sump pump off the bottom of the liner to keep sediment, mud, debris, and gravel that may have washed into the sump pump liner from settling at the bottom where it could otherwise clog and otherwise affect the sump pump. A sump pump stand can also keep the check valve and discharge pipe clean.

WaterWatch Alarm Pump Alarms
If your sump pump fails, how will you know? Unless you’ve installed a sump pump alarm, you won’t know until the basement is already flooding. Installing a battery powered alarm with your sump pump system that can automatically sound off when the water reaches a level above where the pump should normally turn on is an important line of defense in keeping your basement dry, as you’ll have some time to react to the problem before any damage is done.

What if my pump fails? What if the power goes out?
To make sure your sump pump is keeping your basement dry, you should plan on:

• Power failure during a heavy rainstorm
• The sump pump coming unplugged
• Your home’s circuit breaker tripping
• Primary sump pump failure
• Your primary sump pump not being able to keep up with an especially heavy rain

Don’t become another horror story of sump pump failure ruining an otherwise nice area. Find the best equipment the first time and have the peace of mind that the basement can be dry all the time. If you’d like a free sump pump installation estimate in Newbury Park, Moorpark, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks, or any of the surrounding areas in California, contact us today!