Sump Pump Repair & Installation in Delaware, OH
Keep Your Basement Dry
In central Ohio, the sump pump does more work than almost anything else in the house, and most people don't think about it until it stops. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Delaware repairs, replaces and upgrades sump pumps across Delaware and Union counties, and adds battery backups so a storm that knocks out the power doesn't take your basement with it.
We're The Punctual Plumber. If we're late, we pay you $5 a minute, up to $300.
Sump Pump Services We Offer
Sump Pump Repair
Pump running nonstop, not turning on, making a grinding noise, or tripping the breaker? We find the cause, whether it's a stuck float switch, a bad check valve, a clogged intake or a worn-out motor, and fix it on the spot when we can.
Sump Pump Replacement
Most sump pumps last 7 to 10 years, and many fail without warning. We replace worn-out pumps with a properly sized submersible or pedestal unit, a new check valve, and a discharge line that carries water away from the foundation.
Battery Backup Sump Pumps
Heavy storms and power outages tend to show up together. A battery backup pump takes over when the power goes out or the main pump fails, and many models sound an alarm so you know something is wrong. For a finished basement, we consider this a must.
New Sump Pit Installation
If your basement takes on water and you don't have a sump pit, we can install a new basin and pump in the right spot.
Discharge Lines and Downspouts
Water pumped out of the basement needs somewhere to go. If your discharge line or buried downspouts are clogged, frozen or dumping water right back at the foundation, the pump ends up moving the same water over and over. We clear, repair and reroute these lines.
Signs Your Sump Pump Needs Service
- It runs constantly, or cycles on and off every few seconds
- It hums but doesn't pump water
- Loud grinding, rattling or clanking
- Water in the basement after a storm
- Visible rust, or a float that sticks
- No battery backup, or a backup battery more than 3 to 5 years old
- The pump is more than 7 years old
Why Sump Pumps Matter So Much Here
Heavy clay soil. Much of Delaware and Union counties sits on dense clay that drains slowly. After a hard rain or a spring thaw, water collects around the foundation and finds its way into the drain tile and the sump pit. Your pump has to keep up.
Finished basements. A lot of homes in Powell, Lewis Center, Sunbury and Delaware have finished lower levels with carpet, drywall and furniture. One failed pump during a storm can mean thousands of dollars in damage and a messy insurance claim.
Storms and power outages. Our biggest storms often bring outages with them, which is exactly when a pump without a backup stops. For a finished basement, a battery backup costs far less than one cleanup.
Protect Your Basement Year-Round
- Test your pump every few months: pour a bucket of water into the pit and make sure it kicks on and drains.
- Check that the discharge line outside is clear, especially after a freeze.
- Keep downspouts connected and draining well away from the house.
- Replace the backup battery every 3 to 5 years.
- Have the pump inspected before spring rain and snowmelt. Club members get it checked at their annual inspection.
Why Homeowners Choose Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Delaware
- Locally owned. Our shop is on Pittsburgh Drive in Delaware, and our plumbers live in the communities we serve.
- Stocked trucks. We carry pumps, check valves and backups, so most jobs are done in one visit.
- On time, or we pay you. $5 for every minute we're late, up to $300.
- Up-front pricing. You see and approve the price before work begins.
- Licensed and background-checked. Ohio License #12313. Every plumber is background-checked and drug-tested.
- 100% satisfaction guarantee. We stand behind the work.
- 24/7 emergency service when the basement is taking on water.
Sump Pump Service Throughout Our Area
We repair and install sump pumps in Delaware, Powell, Lewis Center, Sunbury, Galena, Ostrander, Orange Township, Shawnee Hills, Marysville, Richwood and the surrounding communities.
Related Services
- Water heater repair and replacement
- Underground downspout and drain line clearing
- Sewer line camera inspection and repair
- Leak detection
- Emergency plumbing
Schedule Sump Pump Service Today
Call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Delaware at (740) 520-2665 or book online. If water is coming in right now, call us. We answer 24/7.
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