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If you’ve ever experienced a flooded basement, you already know how much damage it can cause. Even a small amount of water leaking into your basement can cause thousands of dollars in damage, not to mention hazardous mold and mildew growth.

If your basement is at risk of flooding, a sump pump is generally considered to be the best safeguard.

Though sump pumps are generally installed to prevent basement flooding, they can also be used to ameliorate dampness by lowering the water table under the foundation.

At T Smith Plumbing Contractors , we specialize in and frequently perform sump pump installations, so you can rest assured that your sump pump will be installed by an experienced member of our staff. After a survey of your home’s environment and construction, we will recommend the best product to secure your home and belongings against water damage.

Whether you have already suffered the misfortune of basement flooding or just want to make sure you never do, we can help.

For more information or to schedule a free consultation, please contact us today.

A sump pump is a very important household system that can prevent thousands of dollars in flood damage as well as health-related problems. It’s usually found in a dark corner of the basement, in a hole called the sump pit. It pumps out water that collects in the pit, often as a result of flooding.

Annual checkup. It is very important to inspect your sump pump for wear and tear every twelve months. Early Spring is a good time to have this checkup done because that’s when the winter thaw begins. At this time the ground becomes more saturated, and it rains more often. Because of the weather, your sump pump is usually working extra hard from March through May.

An inspection is even more critical if you have experienced a drought recently. Your sump pump would not be acclimated to working regularly, so problems are more likely to occur with the excess rain that occurs during Spring.

Back it up. You should also make sure professionals check the back-up sump pump in addition to the primary one. If the power goes out (which often happns during flooding rainstorms) or there is a failure in the main pump, the back-up sump pump kicks in and can save you thousands of dollars in water damage. If you do not have a back-up pump, you should seriously consider investing in one.