Sump pumps
Sump pump installation in Omaha
A spring storm or a fast snowmelt can put water in an Omaha basement in hours. Micro Plumbing installs sump pumps in basements and crawlspaces, adds battery backups, and sets up discharge lines that send the water away from the house.
Why install a sump pump in your Omaha home?
Ground water collects around the foundation and drains into the sump pit. When the water rises, the pump turns on and pushes it outside, away from the house. Without one, or with one that fails, that water ends up in the basement, along with the mold, damage and cleanup that follow.
Types of sump pumps
Pedestal pumps sit above the pit with the motor out of the water, which makes them easy to service. Submersible pumps sit inside the pit, run quieter and handle more water. The right one depends on your pit, how much water comes in and how finished your basement is.
No basement? Crawl spaces too
Homes with crawl spaces get water problems too. A sump pump in the crawl space keeps standing water and moisture from rotting framing and feeding mold.
Battery backup
Storms knock out power exactly when the pump is needed most. A battery backup pump takes over when the power goes out or the main pump fails. Already have a pump that is acting up? See sump pump repair.
Signs it is time to call
- No sump pump and a damp or wet basement
- A pump older than 7 to 10 years
- A finished basement you need to protect
- Water standing in a crawl space
- No backup if the power goes out
What the crew does
- Submersible and pedestal sump pump installation
- Crawl space sump pumps
- Battery backup pumps
- Check valves and discharge lines
- Drainage that moves water away from the foundation
- Replacement of old or failed pumps
Every job starts with a free estimate, so you know the price before the work begins.
What the visit looks like
Questions about sump pumps
What is a sump pump?
A pump that removes water collecting in a sump basin, usually a pit in the lowest part of the basement or crawl space, and sends it outside, away from the foundation.
Can my sump pump drain into the sewer line?
No. Sump water should not go into the sanitary sewer, and in many places that is against code. It should discharge outside, away from the house, or to a storm drain where that is allowed.
Do I need a battery backup?
If your basement is finished, or your pump runs often during storms, a backup is worth considering. Power outages and pump failures tend to happen in the same storms.
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8988 J Street, Omaha, NE 68127