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Keep Your Crawl Space Dry with a Sump Pump

A crawl space sump pump could be a necessary step in your crawl space repair process. What are the benefits of a crawl space sump pump?

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Crawl Space Repair Solutions: Sump Pump

A vital part of a sealed crawl space is a reliable sump pump system. Without one, your crawl space will still be vulnerable to groundwater, as well as unnoticed plumbing leaks.

A sump pump will make it much easier for you to remove water from the crawl space, no matter how it enters. That’s why you need to install your crawl space sump pump early in the process.

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Custom-Designed Crawl Space Sump Pump

Crawl spaces often remain wet for days, weeks, and even months without the homeowner realizing there’s a water problem. With the AquaStop Sump Pump System, you have the comfort of knowing you’re protected.

Along with two cast-iron/cast aluminum Pro Series Sump Pumps, your system can be customized to includes a floor drain to collect water from plumbing leaks, an AquaStopÂź Water Alarm System to notify you of water in the crawl space, and a Power Pack Back-up Pump that can pump 13,875 gallons of water on a single charge for maximum protection.

The AquaStopℱ Sump Pump System is fully compatible with our complete crawl space vapor barrier system because of its unique lid. If you have no groundwater concerns, but would still like to be protected from plumbing leaks, you may also want to consider our crawl space drain system.

Understanding How Sump Pumps Work

One of the first things that many people wonder about sump pumps is how they work. Even if you already have a crawl space sump pump, you might not know how it works. Understanding this is crucial if you want to fully understand your home’s crawl space.

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  • The Mechanics

A sump pump takes in water, then pumps it out to an external drainage system. You can install a sump pump in your crawl space or your basement. The drainage system goes outside, distributing the water back out in a way that encourages it not to accumulate around the home.

The exact ways in which the device pumps the water out varies depending on the type of machine you have. For the most part, it’ll use a mechanical approach of pumping out water, which means the device will typically plug into the wall, often with a battery backup in case of a power outage. All you need to know is that it pumps water out of the space.

  • Reasons to Invest in a Sump Pump

There are many reasons that most people will tell you to invest in a sump pump. The sump pump makes it easy for you to stop worrying about water accumulation in your crawl space. Standing water is never a good thing and a sump pump effectively removes that problem.

Most crawl spaces can benefit from this machine, as can any basements. The exact sump pump you choose may vary depending on the size of the crawl space or basement, as well as the regularity with which you’ll likely run the pump. An expert will be able to help you choose the perfect model.

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Dustin Gee, Jordan McCaleb, Lewis Summers fabulous job

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Alex Norris did a great job! He was very thorough. Went over all of the findings at our kitchen table. Was not super pushy and allowed us…

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Jason R and Jordan B did a great job and worked around my schedule. Thanks!

Jason R and Jordan B did a great job and worked around my schedule. Thanks!

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The guys are very professional and friendly. They explain what everything does and what is going on. They work hard and steady. They take…

The guys are very professional and friendly. They explain what everything does and what is going on. They work hard and steady. They take pride in their work. I would highly recommend AFS if you need any foundation work. They take time to listen to what you have to say and make sure you are pleased with the results.

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Work crew arrived right on time, Chad and Josh were very friendly, went through the project with me, answered my questions and promptly…

Work crew arrived right on time, Chad and Josh were very friendly, went through the project with me, answered my questions and promptly went to work. They also went through the completed job with me. I am very happy with the results of their work.

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After I consulted with another popular foundation repair company in town, I wanted to get another opinion. I then had Jan from Innovative…

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Tory and Blake did an amazing job on our pool deck foundation ! They are professional and really great at explaining the process! I would…

Tory and Blake did an amazing job on our pool deck foundation ! They are professional and really great at explaining the process! I would highly recommend Alpha Foundations and ask for Tory and Blake to take care of your project!

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Taylor Jeffries came out and was quick and very professional!

Taylor Jeffries came out and was quick and very professional!

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Prompt, respectful, expedient service. Grant Butler is a great guy to work with.

Prompt, respectful, expedient service. Grant Butler is a great guy to work with.

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Brandon performed an excellent job today, look forward to seeing him again next year.

Brandon performed an excellent job today, look forward to seeing him again next year.

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The guys (Nikoli E., Caleb B, Christian P) did a fantastic job on our crawlspace project! The were on time, professional, and courteous….

The guys (Nikoli E., Caleb B, Christian P) did a fantastic job on our crawlspace project! The were on time, professional, and courteous. The job cost what they said it was going to cost, and it was finished when they said it would be finished! Would recommend them!

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It's only been a week, and so far so good! Mark W, Gael S, and Chris C worked very hard everyday and were fantastic! When things got tricky …

It's only been a week, and so far so good! Mark W, Gael S, and Chris C worked very hard everyday and were fantastic! When things got tricky like my front door jamming, or the gas meter not having any play room before the lift, this team communicated well with me and we worked it out. Great team work!

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I am so thankful for booking this appointment. My inspector Nick Mata was so great he made sure I understood everything that was wrong and…

I am so thankful for booking this appointment. My inspector Nick Mata was so great he made sure I understood everything that was wrong and found a solution for my needs. I will be recommending Foundation Recovery Systems for friends and family! Thank you Nick your the best!

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Juan and his crew were very knowledge, hardworking, and courteous. They thoroughly explained everything they were doing. I will not use…

Juan and his crew were very knowledge, hardworking, and courteous. They thoroughly explained everything they were doing. I will not use anyone else in future as they are the true professionals at this sort of work. The last company that I hired did not do a proper job and Tar Heel showed me that by the quality of work.

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We needed to waterproof our basement and had the pleasure of working with the team from AFS. Matthew R., Shawn L., and Hugo N. were all…

We needed to waterproof our basement and had the pleasure of working with the team from AFS. Matthew R., Shawn L., and Hugo N. were all very professional, courteous, and worked so hard to make sure they got the job done as soon as possible. Matthew made sure to give us progress reports and updates during the project window and answered any questions we had along the way. They finished ahead of schedule, but not because it was rushed. They just worked that hard! Thank you very much for all your hard work!

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JOSE U. AND GAEL U. YOU DID A FANTASTIC JOB. WE WITNESSED THE FLOORS LEVELED AND CRACKS DISAPPEARED. THEY SPENT OVER AN HOUR. MAKING SURE…

JOSE U. AND GAEL U. YOU DID A FANTASTIC JOB. WE WITNESSED THE FLOORS LEVELED AND CRACKS DISAPPEARED. THEY SPENT OVER AN HOUR. MAKING SURE EVERYTHING WAS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT AND I GREATLY APPRECIATE THAT. THE 2 PREVIOUS VISITS BY YOUR PEOPLE TO DO THE SAME WORK DID NOT DO THE COMPLETE JOB THAT JOSE AND HIS HELPER DID. AFTER THEY LEFT, WE NOTICED NO IMPROVEMENT. AS WE DID WITH JOSE AND GAEL.

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Pete was awesome. Super knowledgable and friendly. Walked the situation thru with me in a super easy way to follow. Glad I called him.

Pete was awesome. Super knowledgable and friendly. Walked the situation thru with me in a super easy way to follow. Glad I called him.

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Tyler was very polite and professional. Checked out everything like he Said he would.

Tyler was very polite and professional. Checked out everything like he Said he would.

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Employees, Harold Ward, foreman, and Frank Lopez and Stryder Mickelson did a really good job putting in piers at my house. Am very pleases.

Employees, Harold Ward, foreman, and Frank Lopez and Stryder Mickelson did a really good job putting in piers at my house. Am very pleases.

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Richard, John, johan, and jhorfry are excellent team and very professional.

Richard, John, johan, and jhorfry are excellent team and very professional.

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Blake Snidow Great service.

Blake Snidow Great service.

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Cameron came to my condo to evaluate the source of a flooring crack along an outside wall. He spent an hour and a half examining the floor,…

Cameron came to my condo to evaluate the source of a flooring crack along an outside wall. He spent an hour and a half examining the floor, interior wall, and exterior wall. During that time he explained what procedures would completely solve the foundation issues at hand. I especially appreciated that he repeatedly gave opportunities to ask questions. I would have confidence that Indiana Foundations would do excellent work correcting my foundation problem.

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Great work installing two drainage lines to get water away from house. Brandon and Larry did a nice job installing while minimizing damage…

Great work installing two drainage lines to get water away from house. Brandon and Larry did a nice job installing while minimizing damage to lawn.

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The crew arrived promptly this morning led by Hunter the Foreman and crew members Dalton and Dawson. They covered the walls and floors…

The crew arrived promptly this morning led by Hunter the Foreman and crew members Dalton and Dawson. They covered the walls and floors leading to the crawl and were extremely neat and conscientious. They answered our questions, showed and explained the results of their skillful work, all delivered exactly as contracted. They cleaned up the crawl floor, even areas we had on our “to do list”! SO IMPRESSED! We must include Zachary, our Sales Rep, who developed the solution initially, came out a week beforehand at our request to make sure we had prepared the exterior as needed. HIGHLY recommend FSM, now Groundworks of Traverse City.

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Hugh was very kind and professional. He thoroughly explained the process and how everything worked.

Hugh was very kind and professional. He thoroughly explained the process and how everything worked.

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Very professional pleasure to work with Mark Dykes and Skylar M

Very professional pleasure to work with Mark Dykes and Skylar M

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Daniel Cippone was here to inspect my sump pump system. He also noticed a small older sump i have. It does need to be upgraded for sure. He …

Daniel Cippone was here to inspect my sump pump system. He also noticed a small older sump i have. It does need to be upgraded for sure. He kindly and thoroughly explained all the necessary details and process. Also gave me a very reasonable price.. he was always pleasant and patient with my questions. Excelllent service.

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Spoken to schedule a meeting for Free Estimate on my damaged house.Kind and Friendly look forward to my meeting.

Spoken to schedule a meeting for Free Estimate on my damaged house.Kind and Friendly look forward to my meeting.

Valerie Blankenship

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We used FRS for some water damage in the basement and the team was absolutely terrific and efficient. Drake, Kole and Bryan were…

We used FRS for some water damage in the basement and the team was absolutely terrific and efficient. Drake, Kole and Bryan were professional, on time and took care of the issue. Would highly recommend this company.

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Wonderful job. Our crew was Oscar, Daniel, and Paulino. They were very professional and answered questions we had.

Wonderful job. Our crew was Oscar, Daniel, and Paulino. They were very professional and answered questions we had.

Kyria & Jorge Peralta

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Cameron S, Hayden C, and Ethen S were excellent workers. Came to my home on time and finished the project quickly and efficiently. They…

Cameron S, Hayden C, and Ethen S were excellent workers. Came to my home on time and finished the project quickly and efficiently. They communicated well about the job they were doing and walked me through after completion. I will be using Tarheel/Groundworks again if i need any work done on my crawlspace.

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Great service hope that stays like this.norman is professional and fast and reliable.

Great service hope that stays like this.norman is professional and fast and reliable.

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Jared and Mike did a great job stabilizing our crawl space. They were both very professional and pleasant . They did a great job and…

Jared and Mike did a great job stabilizing our crawl space. They were both very professional and pleasant . They did a great job and explained everything to us. I highly recommend Tarheel basement systems!

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Mike came by due to water in my basement. Quickly found out why!! Wasn’t my pumps but a condenser pump from my furnace. I was very…

Mike came by due to water in my basement. Quickly found out why!! Wasn’t my pumps but a condenser pump from my furnace. I was very impressed with his knowledge and his help to solve the issue. I am so happy he had time for my problem due to a cancellation. Thankyou Mike snd Groundworks.

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Josh and Dylan are a great team. I watched most of the process and noticed how efficiently they work together. The leveling met my…

Josh and Dylan are a great team. I watched most of the process and noticed how efficiently they work together. The leveling met my expectations, and the crack repair exceeded them. I was expecting a bright white filler (based on the tv commercial), but Josh used a filler closer to the color of concrete, then blended sand. The result was a much more natural look. Overall GREAT JOB!!!!!

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Jason’s and JordanB did a great job of leveling our driveway!

Jason’s and JordanB did a great job of leveling our driveway!

Candace Terhune-Flannery

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Guys did an amazing job. Super professional and efficient. Thanks Oleksanada, Roman and Vitalli.

Guys did an amazing job. Super professional and efficient. Thanks Oleksanada, Roman and Vitalli.

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Corina called and made the initial appointment. She was friendly and courteous. David followed up with what to expect on his visit. He…

Corina called and made the initial appointment. She was friendly and courteous. David followed up with what to expect on his visit. He was prompt and precise with his explanation of work to be completed. Oscar called me ahead of his arrival. He and Mando got to work right away and completed as to the work order’s instructions. Andrew followed up and asked if I had my other question. Being able to put a name with my step by step experience made sure that I made the right decision going with Ground Works. Good job guys!

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Excellent costumer service. The process was simple. Justin was on time, very professional, thorough, and informative.

Excellent costumer service. The process was simple. Justin was on time, very professional, thorough, and informative.

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I previously had a less than great review on here but the guys came out and fixed the issue and then some. It’s nice to have a company that …

I previously had a less than great review on here but the guys came out and fixed the issue and then some. It’s nice to have a company that says they will stand by their work and then actually does it. Very nice work.

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Sergio Robles, Very pleased with this guy. Was right on time. Checked over the crawlspace, showed me pictures of what he found and what…

Sergio Robles, Very pleased with this guy. Was right on time. Checked over the crawlspace, showed me pictures of what he found and what needed to be done. Covered all the bases of what would be done. Answered any and all my questions. This will make my house a lot warmer in the winter.

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Great service! The technician was very knowledgeable and explained everything! This was a maintenance check and he was prompt and very…

Great service! The technician was very knowledgeable and explained everything! This was a maintenance check and he was prompt and very helpful and clean!

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I’d work with Chad Hoppke anytime. He was beyond helpful. Full marks!

I’d work with Chad Hoppke anytime. He was beyond helpful. Full marks!

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Michael, Casey and Tyler did a great job tearing out the molded insulation in my crawl space and replacing it with new insulation. They…

Michael, Casey and Tyler did a great job tearing out the molded insulation in my crawl space and replacing it with new insulation. They worked from the time they arrived until finishing the project. They kept me informed of the progress and then the finished project.

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We started having issues closing our door to the garage indicating a possible foundation issue – i called Foundation Recovery Systems and…

We started having issues closing our door to the garage indicating a possible foundation issue – i called Foundation Recovery Systems and was contacted by CFI Hunter Holmes. We agreed on a time and Hunter came out and got down and dirty in the crawl space area below our house. After about 3 hours Hunter came out, took another 40 minutes or so to put together a report, and then we sat down to see what he found. What i found is that Hunter Holmes is extremely knowledgeable about what can go wrong in a crawl space under a house. We talked about the specific issues under my house – any question i had was thoroughly answered. Hunter was indefatigable in explaining what needed to be done and why. I am thankful to him for his sincere and genuine help in my understanding what is going on in my crawl space. After Hunter left he remained available to answer any follow up question i had via text or phone call. I recommend 5 stars for Hunter Holmes without any reservation whatsoever.

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Five star service from beginning to end! Mack, the company sales representative was extremely knowledgeable and did an excellent job of…

Five star service from beginning to end! Mack, the company sales representative was extremely knowledgeable and did an excellent job of surveying the damage and explaining what needed to be done. Scheduling staff then ensured that a repair time was scheduled that was convenient for me. The repair crew, Paris and Bug, showed up at the agreed upon time, explained what they were going to do and ensured that all my questions were answered prior to starting. Then the real magic happened, they were able to bring my patio, walkway, and steps back perfectly to their original positions. See photos! I couldn’t recommend this company any more highly. If you want your leveling done right, and done right the first time, these are the folks to call!

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Miguel A, Jasmary V and Evenio V did an outstanding job installing a sump, sump pump and dehumidifier in our 97 year old home. Well done…

Miguel A, Jasmary V and Evenio V did an outstanding job installing a sump, sump pump and dehumidifier in our 97 year old home. Well done team.

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Groundworks came out to our rural location after we had been experiencing some issues with getting a radon system installed from a…

Groundworks came out to our rural location after we had been experiencing some issues with getting a radon system installed from a different company. Though GW does not install radon medication systems, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that their system is far superior and can drastically reduce radon at the root, not just move it around our house. Kyle and Danny went above and beyond with a full inspection and showed in understandable terms the data they collected about our property. I appreciate the 5 year system where we can track if there is any settlement with our foundation over the years, and there were three diff pricing options which I appreciated. Very clear concise and trustworthy. They were recommended to me thru family, and I also recommend them to others looking for permanent solutions for foundation problems.

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Great customer service

Great customer service

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Using Alpha Foundations was a great experience starting with Ronnie who came out and gave us the quote and scope of work needed, to Cooper…

Using Alpha Foundations was a great experience starting with Ronnie who came out and gave us the quote and scope of work needed, to Cooper W and James D who raised our pool patio foundation. They were extremely knowledgeable, professional and friendly to our family and dog! đŸ¶. The cleanup was flawless and you can’t tell they were even here! We are going to paint the patio anyway so the small minor holes and repaired cracks will disappear in the new paint job! I highly recommend Alpha for any foundation work you might need!!

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We’ve had some basement flooding issues over the years. In 2023 we hired Groundworks to assist with the mitigation. We just had our 1 year…

We’ve had some basement flooding issues over the years. In 2023 we hired Groundworks to assist with the mitigation. We just had our 1 year preventive maintenance. Josh Moreno was our inspector. He was polite, thorough, and knowledgeable about our systems in place. He tested everything and walked us through the process as he did it. We’re pleased with Groundworks and Josh!

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Salesperson had excellent knowledge about the product(s). Easy process start to finish . Delivery was really superb! Delivery foreman…

Salesperson had excellent knowledge about the product(s). Easy process start to finish . Delivery was really superb! Delivery foreman called me to let me know his time of arrival. They delivered, set up efficiently, quickly and neatly. Great service! I would recommend Groundworks to everyone!

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Alpha foundations has been a a great company to do business with, thank you Taylor!

Alpha foundations has been a a great company to do business with, thank you Taylor!

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Very professional Chris Walker and Rollie Webber did a fantastic job cleaned up where they had done there work very satisfied

Very professional Chris Walker and Rollie Webber did a fantastic job cleaned up where they had done there work very satisfied

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Kevin Sweeney came out to give us an estimate. He explained the process and answered my questions. Milan, Curtis, Tristan and Joe all…

Kevin Sweeney came out to give us an estimate. He explained the process and answered my questions. Milan, Curtis, Tristan and Joe all worked very hard the whole day. They explained everything they would be doing. I had a minor adjustment that needed taking care of after the project was done. Greg came to the house and resolved it for me. He was very helpful. Thanks so much for all of the hard work. Kim Brandt

What Can a Sump Pump Do to Help with Crawl Space Water?

The good news is that a sump pump can help you with crawl space water problems. Here are the different ways in which a sump pump can make your crawl space safer and healthier.

  • Pump Out Floodwater 
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If floodwater does get into your crawl space, you need some way to get it out. As a matter of fact, in some areas that are prone to flooding, flood vents are encouraged, as they allow water to flow through your crawl space rather than build up significant amounts of force by battering against your crawl space walls.

However, if you’re going to have flood vents, you also need some way to make sure the floodwater leaves your crawl space once the flood is over. Otherwise, you’re just going to have standing water in your crawl space all the time. A sump pump is one of the best ways to make sure floodwater doesn’t stay in the crawl space.

  • Help with Unexpected Leaks

Unexpected leaks are something you should try to make as expected as possible. Essentially, while you may never know when these leaks will occur, you should expect to have internal leaks at some point. That means installing a sump pump to help you with the water when internal leaks occur.

Internal leaks can be frustrating enough to deal with on their own. You don’t also want to have to worry about where the water from that internal leak will go. When you have a sump pump as a backup, you’ll be able to worry about the other elements of an internal and unexpected leak rather than having to worry about removing the water.

FAQs About a Crawl Space Sump Pump

Because a sump pump will pump water out of your crawl space, you might wonder whether it can fix your waterproofing problems. Remember, a crawl space sump pump is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Because it removes standing water, it can help you avoid waterlogging and other moisture problems. Standing water of any type in your crawl space, even if it’s only a little bit, can be extremely detrimental. You need to make sure that you’re removing that standing water as quickly as possible.

Most importantly, you should remember that a sump pump is a valuable part of fixing certain waterproofing elements, but not all of them. If you’re having regular issues with standing water in your crawl space, a sump pump can help resolve the symptoms but should be paired with other measures. For example, an interior drain will often be able to connect directly to the sump pump, allowing you to drain water off more effectively. With these two things combined, you can tackle many waterproofing concerns.

Crawl space encapsulation should be something you pursue, especially if you’re experiencing chronic issues with standing water or if you have a dirt crawl space. However, you can’t assume that putting down a crawl space vapor barrier will fix your problems well enough to avoid adding a sump pump.

You’ll likely want to lay down a crawl space vapor barrier, add crawl space vent covers if you have open crawl space vents, and possibly include a crawl space dehumidifier. Additionally, for many crawl spaces, a sump pump is one of the elements of encapsulation. With a sump pump, you’ll be able to pump out water no matter how it gets into the area. Even with encapsulation, there are still many ways water can get into the crawl space, and a sump pump protects against that. You can’t just choose one or the other. You’ll likely choose both.

If you’ve started to look into a crawl space sump pump, you might wonder whether you could DIY the installation process. Sadly, buying, setting up, and placing a sump pump is rather complicated. When you try to DIY the process, you’ll notice one crucial problem pretty quickly: you don’t have a lot of experience with this. That means there are many places for you to mess up, which you’ll discover very quickly.

If you’re looking to add a crawl space sump pump into your crawl space or you want to upgrade your current model, your best bet is to talk to a Groundworks crawl space repair expert. They’ll be able to do an inspection, look at what’s going on in your crawl space, and recommend a solution. That’s a hands-on way to fix the problem. Schedule an appointment with Groundworks today to learn more about your crawl space health options.

Install a Crawl Space Sump Pump Today with an Expert’s Help

Especially if you don’t have a sump pump at all in your crawl space, you must install one as soon as possible.

Groundworks has plenty of experience with installing crawl space sump pumps. No matter what you’re looking for or what you already have in your crawl space, a Groundworks crawl space repair expert will make it even easier for you to keep your crawl space safe and dry. Talk to a Groundworks expert today to learn more about your options for crawl space sump pumps and other methods of crawl space repair.