Professional Sump Pump Cleaning, Draining, and Repair Services
Sump Pump Cleaning Draining: Essential for Basement Protection
Sump pumps play a vital role in safeguarding basements by redirecting groundwater or leaked water away from a building’s foundation. These typically electric pumps, equipped with a float switch, automatically activate when water levels increase, efficiently draining water into the stormwater system to prevent potential basement flooding.
Common Locations for Sump Pumps:
- Car park basements
- Lift shafts
- Machinery rooms
- Building basements
- Bin rooms on lower levels
- Utility rooms
- Near fire pumps
Sump pumps are commonly installed in:
- Low-level buildings
- Apartment buildings
- High-rise buildings
Key Components Needing Routine Service
Sump pump systems consist of several essential parts that require regular maintenance to remain effective. Key components typically needing service include:
- Sump pump: Includes the inlet basket and flexible discharge pipe.
- Float switch: Activates the pump.
- Secondary float switch (optional): Positioned higher, often connected to an alarm for system alerts.
Our team frequently handles electrical system check-ups for sump pumps.
How We Can Assist
Our services include regular inspections and testing to maintain sump pump efficiency. We clean the sump pit, fill it with water, and verify that the pump float and motor operate correctly, ensuring it can handle water effectively.
These pictures show a pair of sump pumps we inspected last week in Melbourne CBD. The first image is typical of the grimy location of some sump pumps – in this case under a false floor in a disused lift well. The second picture shows a rather smarter set-up in a basement utility room.
Sump Pumps Melbourne
Sump Pumps Melbourne
Watch this space as we give a bit of a face-lift to the one on the left.