Sump Pump Installation and Repair in Cheshire

Installation

We install sump pumps as part of basement conversions, in properties with existing sump pits needing a pump fitted for the first time, and as upgrades where an old pump has failed or is no longer adequate for the property's needs. This includes:

• Assessing the sump pit and the groundwater conditions affecting the property
• Selecting the right pump capacity for the volume of water likely to need moving, and the rate at which it accumulates
• Fitting the pump with a proper discharge pipe routed to a suitable outfall point away from the building
• Fitting a float switch or sensor so the pump activates automatically when water reaches a set level

Why a backup matters

Sump pumps typically run on mains electricity, which means a power cut during heavy rain, exactly the conditions when you need the pump most, leaves the basement unprotected. We can fit a battery backup system alongside the main pump, so it keeps running through a power outage rather than leaving the property vulnerable at the worst possible time.

Repair

Common sump pump faults we fix include:

• Pump not activating when water reaches the trigger level, often a faulty float switch
• Pump running constantly without shutting off, which can burn out the motor if left unaddressed
• Pump running but not actually moving water, often due to a blocked intake or worn impeller
• Discharge pipe blocked or frozen, preventing water from being moved away from the property even though the pump itself is working

Why regular checking matters

A sump pump that's never tested can fail silently for months, since it only needs to work during wet periods. We recommend a periodic check, ideally before the wetter months of the year, to confirm the pump activates correctly and is moving water as expected, rather than discovering it's failed during the next heavy rainfall.