Troy’s Number One Crew For Sump Pump Cleanups
We depend a lot on our sump pumps here in the Miami Valley. Heavy rainstorms lead to heavy flooding if you don’t have that first and last line of defense. And when it fails, (usually during a heavy storm, the exact storm it’s supposed to deal with), water rises fast. The Emergency Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Troy team will respond fast, pump out any standing water, dry out the area, and help you repair or replace your sump pump in Troy and beyond.
Why Do Sump Pumps Fail?
Unlike your water heater or leak, there’s really not a lot of time to deal with a sump pump on the brink of failure; they usually happen right at the worst time possible. Here’s why they usually fail right when it’s most inconvenient:
- Power goes out during the storm, so the pump can't run at all
- The pump is overwhelmed by too much water at once
- A stuck or failed float switch keeps it from turning on
- The pump is old and simply wore out
- The discharge line is clogged or frozen
Most of these show up mid-storm when water’s already coming in., making it especially frustrating and surprising.
What Happens When A Sump Pump Fails
When your sump pump gives up the ghost, water has nowhere to go but up into your basement. Since basements are exactly where so much of the water goes, finished flooring, drywall, storage, etc. all get exposed to flooding. The Emergency Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Troy treats this as we would any water damage emergency: get the water out pronto and dry everything before the damage spreads.
How We Handle It
Here’s a simplified look at our process to dealing with sump pump failures in Troy and beyond:
- We pump out the water
- We dry the space
- We address the pump
- We finish the job
Plus, if you need any restoration work post-sump pump cleanup, we’ll get you in touch with our trusted partner, Complete Detail Cleaning & Restoration to get everything back to normal and looking nice.
Serving Troy and the Miami Valley
We’re based at our HQ in Troy, but we’re always driving around our service area, hitting up neighbors in Tipp City, Huber Heights, Piqua, Englewood, Sidney, and other areas around us. Not sure if we cover your town or city? Check our service area or give us a call and ask us. We’ll let you know if we can get to you.
Is your basement flooding? Call now. The longer water sits, the worse the cleanup will be. We’ll come out to you as soon as we can to help you clear the water and clean up and get back on your feet again.
Frequently Asked Questions
My basement is flooding right now. What do I do?
Firstly, stay well away from any water that’s flooding, and definitely stay far away from any outlets or water near the electrical panel. Call us ASAP and we can give you further directions and make our way out to you.
Do you fix the pump, or just clean up the water?
We do both, actually. First we pump out the water, then dry the area. Plus, we’ll get your sump pump working again, or help you pick out a replacement pump, all in one response.
Why did my pump fail during a storm?
That’s actually the most common time for it. A power outage or too much water at once are classic times for them to fail. It doesn’t help that that’s when you need a sump pump most. That’s also why the flooding and failure often coincide.