Sump pump installation in Exeter
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Price Guide
POA
Typical Duration
Half day+
Location
Exeter, Devon
Sump pump installation to keep basements and cellars dry. Automatic pumping with optional battery backup for reliability.
Stop Bailing Out Your Cellar
Exeter's older properties often have basement flooding issues. A properly installed sump pump deals with it automatically - you don't even know it's working until you check and see it's bone dry down there.
💡 Pro tip: Battery backup sump pumps are worth the extra cost if you store anything valuable in your basement. Power cuts often happen during storms - exactly when you need the pump most.
What You Get
🔧 The Installation
- Sump pit (dug if needed, or use existing)
- Pump installed with float switch
- Discharge pipe routed to appropriate outlet
- Testing and commissioning
Pricing
Sump pump installation is quoted individually based on:
- Need for new sump pit vs existing
- Pump type (standard vs battery backup)
- Discharge routing complexity
- Basement access and size
Call for a free quote - I'll need to see your basement first.
Why Choose Us for Sump pump installation in Exeter?
Automatic basement water removal
Battery backup options available
Alarm system for pump failure
Proper drainage to suitable outlet
What to Expect
Step 1: Assessment
Check your basement, work out best location for sump pit, identify discharge routing options.
Step 2: Installation
Dig/prepare sump pit if needed, install pump and float switch, route discharge pipe.
Step 3: Testing
Fill pit with water, test pump activates correctly, check discharge, commission alarm if fitted.
🔧 DIY Tips
Not really a DIY job unless you're very competent - involves digging, drainage, and electrics (pump needs power). Building Regs may apply.
If you're determined:
- Sump pit needs to be deep enough (minimum 60cm typically)
- Pump must be on a stable base (not sitting in silt)
- Discharge pipe needs fall and appropriate outlet
- Electrical work should be done by qualified person
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
Building Regs: Sump pump installations usually need Building Control notification - drainage and electrical work.
Exeter's geology: High water table around here means basements often have groundwater issues. Sump pumps are common solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a sump pump?
If your basement or cellar floods regularly, yes. Exeter's high water table and older properties with no tanking often have damp cellars. A sump pump removes water automatically before it becomes a problem.
How does a sump pump work?
Basically it's a pump in a pit (the sump) that automatically switches on when water reaches a certain level. It pumps the water out to a drain or soakaway. Once the water level drops, it switches off again. Simple but effective.
What if there's a power cut?
Good question - that's when you need it most. I can fit battery backup pumps that keep working during power cuts. More expensive but worth it if flooding is a real risk.
Where does the water get pumped to?
Needs to go somewhere appropriate - surface water drain, soakaway, or sometimes just onto the garden (if council allows). I'll assess your options and advise. Can't pump into foul drains usually - Building Control wouldn't be happy.
How long does installation take?
Depends on what's already there. If you need a sump pit digging, that's the time-consuming bit. If you've already got a pit and just need the pump fitting, few hours. Full installation from scratch is usually a day's work minimum.
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