Find out your sump pump is failing before the storm does
Most flooded basements we clean out had a sump pump that quit quietly weeks or months earlier. Once a year, we come out, test everything and fix small problems while they’re still small.
- $200 per visit
- Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties
- Best before spring thaw
Every visit covers the whole system
Pump test
We fill the pit with water and make sure the pump kicks on, empties it and shuts off on its own.
Float switch
We check that the float moves freely and isn’t catching on the pit wall, the cord or debris.
Check valve
We make sure water isn’t falling back into the pit after the pump shuts off, which wears a pump out fast.
Discharge line
We check outside that water is actually leaving, that the line isn’t crushed, frozen or clogged, and that it drains away from the house.
Backup pump
If you have a battery or water-powered backup, we test that it runs. If you don’t, we’ll tell you whether you need one.
Pit and lid
We clear out gravel, silt and debris and check that the lid fits, which keeps humidity and smells down.
$200 per visit
One flat price for the check-up visit. Farther areas, like West Bloomfield, have an extra trip charge. We’ll tell you up front.
- You get a written rundown of what we tested and what we found
- If something needs replacing, you get the price before we touch it
- Pump replacements run about $600; battery or water-powered backups about $1,500
- We reach out each year before spring to set up your next check
Why once a year?
A sump pump can sit for months doing nothing, then have to run nonstop during a spring thaw or a summer storm. That’s when worn floats, stuck check valves and dead backup batteries show up, usually at 2 AM.
Checking it before the wet season is the cheapest flood insurance you can buy.
Get on the yearly check-up list
Pump not working right now?
Don’t wait for a scheduled check. If water is rising or the pump is humming but not pumping, call us.
Call (586) 345-7292Want to test it yourself first? Here’s how.