A sump pump is a relatively uncomplicated system that has major benefits for homeowners. You may have heard them mentioned in casual conversation, particularly after a major downpour or storm. A lot of people swear by sump pumps, especially when it comes to keeping their basements free of water and flooding. We already know that a flood can wreak havoc on your basement, and a sump pump is yet another fail safe you can put in place to optimize the waterproof efficiency of your basement. Do you need a sump pump, and how can they help? We’ll inform you of their uses here, however, our Vanguard technicians can better gauge your home’s need for a sump pump, when they investigate and inspect your premises. As always, we specialize in customizing plans for our customers, which means finding the proper solution based on the actual needs of your home.

A sump pump is a submersible device installed in a sump pit. The pit is dug at the lowest point of your house, typically a basement or crawl space. The sump pump is an ideal addition to your home’s waterproofing protocol as it is small and inconspicuous yet wildly effective. Its importance stems from its ability to help prevent your basement from flooding. As a result, we often encourage our clients to consider its purchase when it comes time to waterproof their basement. It is yet another line of defense that’s not heinously expensive to install but yields satisfactory results.

In most cases, the pump exists on a perpetual state of standby. Another benefit of the system? The pump is not constantly working and only activates when needed. The sump pump will naturally engage and calibrate when the soil around your house becomes saturated due to heavy rains and precipitation. Excess groundwater is then directed to the sump pit filling with water. The sump pump float switch is then activated, engaging the pump, and activating its filtration system.