What is a Sump Pump? Why Do I Need One?

What Is A Sump Pump?

A sump pump is a key piece to keeping your basement dry. They're installed at the lowest point of the basement or crawlspace, where water would naturally drain. As waster begins to build up teh pump kicks on taking the excess wat and pumping it out though a discharge line typically. A sump pump typically does not always run and will only turn on during heavy rains or when water starts to enter the basement, as the water in the soil begins to push in.

Installing a sump pump before your basement floods is taking a proactive approach and saving you from the headache that could come. When used with a perimeter drainage system such as WaterGuard®, you'll be able to get and maintain a clean and dry space for years to come.

Do I Need A Sump Pump?

Not everyone's home needs a sump pump, but if your home checks off the risk factors below, then installing one or even upgrading your current one could save you from water damage repairs down the line.

• If you live in an area that experiences frequent rain or snowfall with seasonal thawing, like we do in the Western New York and Rochester areas.
• If your home is located in a flood zone. That would be homes built near rivers, creeks, or areas prone to water pooling around the home.
• If you have previously had water issues in your home, such as flooding, wet areas in the basement, a musty odor in the basement, or damp walls.
• If your home has a finished basement, it's worth protecting all the renovations you've invested in before it's too late.
• If you use your home's basement to store important family items or expensive equipment. 

If any of those sound like your basement, then it's time to schedule a free estimate to have a drainage specialist from Frank's Basement Systems visit your home. At Frank's Basement Systems, we install only the best sump pump systems available anywhere in the Western New York area.