Sump Pumps

Ground water can build up alongside and underneath your basement structure. Installation of our home water drainage systems is crucial if you have leaks. Why take chances?

If you have already lived through a flooded basement, then you know how much damage it can cause. Even an inch of water can take hours to clean up and can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your plumbing system, your foundation and your belongings. Installing a sump pump in your basement is your best defense to prevent flooding.

Essentially, as groundwater level rises it is diverted into a sump hole and when the water level reaches a ‘critical level’ the sump pump will begin to pump the water out through a pipe before the water level reaches the basement floor level. In the end a sump pump can save you thousands of dollars in the long run by protecting you from water damage.

 

 

Sump Pump Backups

Since a sump pump is generally hardwired or plugged in, ideally, homes should have a battery backup in the event the electricity fails. At Akton Injection we strongly suggest that it is better to be safe than sorry and recommend the installation of a battery driven backup to act in times of emergency.  The backup runs on a battery charger that is kept topped up in case of a power outage. The battery charger will kick on when all power fails and power the backup sump pump.  Remember to always test that the battery is still good before spring melt and fall rains.  Installation of this type of secondary system will ensure a safe home.