Sump Pump Solutions for Kitchener-Waterloo & Area
A sump pump is an automatic drainage pump installed in a sump pit that removes ground water seepage from under your basement floor. It's the critical final component of any interior weeping tile system — without a properly functioning sump pump, even the best drainage system can fail.
Why Our Pumps Are Different
We dare you to compare our cast iron submersible sump pump to what competitors offer. The pumps sold at big-box home improvement stores are typically plastic-body models with a 1–3 year lifespan. Our professional-grade cast iron pumps are:
- Cast iron construction — handles abrasive material without wear
- Submersible design — fully sealed, operates silently below water level
- Significantly quieter — no vibration noise when running
- Higher capacity — moves more water per hour for faster basement protection
- Longer service life — built to last far beyond consumer-grade alternatives
- Not available at Home Depot or Canadian Tire — professional contractor supply only
Our Sump Pump Services
- New sump pit installation — we excavate and install the pit as part of a French drain system or standalone
- Primary pump replacement — replace failed or aging pumps with our cast iron model
- Battery backup sump pumps — continues operating during power outages (when storms cause flooding, power often fails simultaneously)
- Combination systems — primary pump with battery backup, providing full protection
- Discharge line installation — proper routing of the discharge line at least 10 feet from the foundation
Is Your Pump Running Too Often? A sump pump that cycles frequently (every few minutes) during dry weather indicates a problem — either the discharge is re-circulating back into the pit, the pump isn't moving enough water, or there's a broken pipe. Call us to diagnose the issue.
Signs Your Sump Pump Needs Replacement
- Pump is 5–7+ years old
- Makes loud grinding or rattling noises
- Runs continuously or cycles on and off rapidly
- Visible rust on the housing
- Water in the basement despite the pump running
- Motor trips the circuit breaker
- Runs but you can hear it struggling
Battery Backup — Worth It?
Absolutely. The most common time your sump pump is most needed — during a heavy thunderstorm — is the same time power outages occur. A battery backup pump runs on a marine-grade battery and activates automatically if the primary pump fails or power is lost. We strongly recommend backup systems for all primary pump installations.