Quick facts
About this service
- Service
- Sump pump repair, installation & replacement
- Buildings
- Homes, rentals, apartments, and businesses
- Area
- Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and nearby towns
- Call
- 855-951-6478
Help with your plumbing problem
A sump pump that runs continuously, fails to start, cycles rapidly or cannot keep up during rain should be checked before the next storm. Service includes fault check, repair, correctly sized replacement and new primary or backup pump installation.
Pump capacity, float operation, check valve, basin, discharge route, incoming water and power supply all affect performance. A complete installation should be tested through a full operating cycle and reviewed for safe discharge.
How we can help
- ✓Primary pump repair
- ✓New sump-pump installation
- ✓Pump replacement and sizing
- ✓Check valves and discharge piping
- ✓High-water alarms
- ✓Battery-backup systems
Why call a skilled plumber?
A plumber checks the full problem before work starts. This helps the plumber find the cause and choose the right fix.
Ask what is wrong, what work is needed, and what it will cost. Ask about permits and the warranty too. Check the plumber’s license and insurance when the job calls for them.
Licenses and permits
Check the rules for your job
Rules can change by town and type of job. A small repair may have different rules from new pipes or a new water heater. Check the current rules before work starts.
- Baltimore City building and fire codesBaltimore City rules for building and plumbing work.
- Baltimore County plumbing and gas codeBaltimore County rules for plumbing and gas work.
- Maryland Board of PlumbingState facts about plumber licenses and help for customers.
Common questions
Answers before you call
Can a sump pump be repaired?
Some float, switch, check-valve, power and discharge problems can be repaired. A failed, corroded or incorrectly sized pump may need replacement.
Is it worth repairing a sump pump?
That depends on the pump’s age, state, capacity, parts and reliability. The check should compare repair cost with the protection offered by replacement.
How much does it usually cost to replace a sump pump?
Cost varies with pump type, capacity, basin access, discharge piping, electrical needs and whether a battery backup is included. Obtain a made for your building scope.
How long does battery backup last?
Runtime depends on battery state, pump demand and system design.