Install a Sump Pump to Avoid a Wet Basement

A sump pump is a great way to avoid a property owner’s worst nightmare. A damp or wet basement not only damages building structure, it can also lead to serious health issues like allergies and respiratory illnesses. As the Toronto and GTA basement and crawl place specialists, Clarke Basement Systems can install the right sump pump for your needs to ensure this doesn’t happen to you.

How A Sump Pump Works To Keep Your Basement Dry

• A sump pump is usually installed in a sump pit in the lowest part of your basement (or crawl space).
• The sump pit is designed to hold any water that finds its way into your basement.
• When water brought by pipes, drains or natural migration collects in the sump pit, the float in the sump pump rises and automatically turns it on.
• The machine pumps out the water through specially laid pipes to an outlet that is installed a safe distance from the foundation of the building.
• The one-way valve in your sump pump prevents any water from returning to the sump pit, keeping your basement dry.
• Some sump pumps are directly connected to the home/building’s electrical system. However you must also have a backup power system in case there is a power outage.
• It’s also best to have an automatic sump pump. A manual sump pump requires you to be turn it on when the sump pit fills up.

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Choosing a sump pump can be confusing especially if you don’t know what to look for. Clarke Basement Systems has many options to suit your specific requirements. Whether it’s the SuperSump, TripleSafe System or UltraSump, our high quality sump pumps and expert installations will make sure you’re not troubled by a damp or wet basement ever again. You’re also protected by our 100% Customer Satisfaction guarantee which is backed by the Basement Systems National Network of Waterproofing Specialists.