Areas we serve: New York Counties
Allegany
Alfred
Alfred Station
Allentown
Alma
Almond
Andover
Angelica
Belfast
Belmont
Black Creek
Bolivar
Canaseraga
Caneadea
Centerville
Ceres
Cuba
Fillmore
Friendship
Houghton
Hume
Little Genesee
Richburg
Rushford
Scio
Swain
Wellsville
West Clarksville
Whitesville
Cattaraugus
Allegany
Cattaraugus
Conewango Valley
Dayton
Delevan
East Otto
East Randolph
Ellicottville
Farmersville Station
Franklinville
Freedom
Gowanda
Great Valley
Hinsdale
Kill Buck
Leon
Limestone
Little Valley
Machias
Olean
Otto
Perrysburg
Portville
Randolph
Saint Bonaventure
Salamanca
Sandusky
South Dayton
Steamburg
Versailles
West Valley
Westons Mills
Yorkshire
Pennsylvania Counties
Cameron
Driftwood
Emporium
Sinnamahoning
Clarion
Callensburg
Clarion
Crown
Curllsville
East Brady
Fairmount City
Fisher
Foxburg
Fryburg
Hawthorn
Knox
Kossuth
Lamartine
Leeper
Lickingville
Limestone
Lucinda
Marble
Mayport
New Bethlehem
Rimersburg
Saint Petersburg
Shippenville
Sligo
Snydersburg
Strattanville
Turkey City
Tylersburg
Vowinckel
Clearfield
Allport
Beccaria
Bigler
Brisbin
Burnside
Clearfield
Coalport
Curwensville
Drifting
Du Bois
Frenchville
Glen Hope
Glen Richey
Grampian
Grassflat
Hawk Run
Houtzdale
Hyde
Irvona
Karthaus
Kylertown
La Jose
Lanse
Lecontes Mills
Luthersburg
Madera
Mcgees Mills
Mineral Springs
Morann
Morrisdale
Munson
New Millport
Olanta
Osceola Mills
Penfield
Pottersdale
Ramey
Rockton
Shawville
Smithmill
Smokerun
Troutville
Wallaceton
West Decatur
Westover
Winburne
Woodland
Clinton
Avis
Beech Creek
Castanea
Hyner
Lamar
Lock Haven
Loganton
Mackeyville
Mc Elhattan
Mill Hall
North Bend
Renovo
Salona
Tylersville
Westport
Woolrich
Elk
Benezett
Brandy Camp
Brockport
Byrnedale
Dagus Mines
De Young
Force
James City
Johnsonburg
Kersey
Ridgway
Saint Marys
Weedville
Wilcox
Forest
Clarington
Cooksburg
East Hickory
Endeavor
Marienville
Tionesta
West Hickory
Jefferson
Anita
Big Run
Brockway
Brookville
Coolspring
Corsica
De Lancey
Falls Creek
Frostburg
Hamilton
Knox Dale
Oliveburg
Punxsutawney
Reynoldsville
Ringgold
Sigel
Sprankle Mills
Stump Creek
Summerville
Sykesville
Timblin
Valier
Walston
Worthville
Mckean
Bradford
Crosby
Custer City
Cyclone
Derrick City
Duke Center
East Smethport
Eldred
Gifford
Hazel Hurst
Kane
Lewis Run
Ludlow
Mount Jewett
Port Allegany
Rew
Rixford
Smethport
Turtlepoint
Potter
Austin
Coudersport
Cross Fork
Galeton
Genesee
Harrison Valley
Mills
Roulette
Shinglehouse
Ulysses
Warren
Bear Lake
Chandlers Valley
Clarendon
Columbus
Garland
Grand Valley
Irvine
Pittsfield
Russell
Sheffield
Spring Creek
Sugar Grove
Tidioute
Tiona
Warren
Youngsville
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Sump Pump Installation in Northern Pennsylvania and Western New York
There are six steps our professionals take when installing a sump pump system in your home. Our basement waterproofers can install a sump pump system in an average basement in one, sometimes two days. For a FREE sump pump installation estimate in Pennsylvania or Western New York, call or e-mail us today!
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Step 1: Installing a Drain to the Sump Pump
The floor around the edge of the basement is jackhammered, and a layer of clean stone is set down.
A perimeter drain is installed on top of the drain, and a second layer of stone is placed on top. The purpose of this drain is to direct water from the basement wall-floor joint to the installed sump pump.
The drains installed by Waterproofing Specialties include a wall flange that extends up the basement wall to collect water that may leak from the walls. If your home has concrete block walls, holes can be drilled in the blocks to drain trapped water into your perimeter drain. |
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Step 2: Installing a Liner for the Sump Pit
A sump pump pit is also excavated for the pump to be placed in. It’s important that the sump pit is large enough, but not too large. When placed in a small pit, a sump pump can pump water out faster than it can fill the liner, causing them to turn on and off quickly and burn out sooner. Sump pits that are too large tend to go too deeply into the ground, pulling up water far below your home, causing unnecessary work and electricity usage.
The sump pump is always installed in the lowest point in the basement. This way, if your home experiences a plumbing failure, the water will naturally flow towards the sump pump and be pumped away. |
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Step 3: The Sump Pump Installation
A line of PVC pipe is run from the perimeter drain to the sump pump system, and clean gravel is used to fill the empty space around the sump pump system. This gravel discourages mud and debris from settling up against the sump pump.
We will place your sump pump in a stand inside the liner, keeping it off the bottom, where dust, mud, and debris can settle. An airtight sump pump liner keeps odors and humidity from rising out of the sump pit while keeping out the sound of the sump pump running. If you have two pumps installed in the pit, we use two discharge lines to ensure that the pipes can handle the volume of the water being sent through them, |
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Step 4: Test the Sump & Drainage Line
A few days after the installation is complete, the entire system is flood-tested to ensure that your waterproofing system is working properly. Dust is sprayed off the floor with a hose, and the discharge line outside is inspected to ensure that the water is being discharged to an appropriate location.
To allow for future testing, our professionals install several "ports" in the perimeter drain where a hose or dehumidifier drainage line can be inserted. During annual checkups and sump pump maintenance, this allows for additional flood testing. |
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Step 5: Finishing Touches
To complete the sump pump installation, the concrete is cemented over, covering the drain over for a clean, attractive look. Unlike some other waterproofing systems, we do not leave a gap in the floor’s perimeter that can collect dust, debris, and other particles that could clog your waterproofing system.
Outside of your home, the discharge line is buried under the ground. The installer is careful to remove sections of the lawn in whole pieces before excavating to cause minimal damage to your landscaping throughout the installation. |
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Step 6: Upgrade your Basement
Once your basement is protected from flooding, it’s a great idea to take advantage of the space and create a cleaner, drier, more attractive area.
Be sure to ask us about our battery backup sump pumps as well as our waterproof basement wall coverings,energy efficient dehumidifiers, waterproof basement flooring, and downspout extensions, and solutions for common home plumbing failures. We can also seal your crawl space, and many of our dealers can even finish the basement with waterproof products! |
When you decide to waterproof your basement and install a sump pump in your home, we are ready to help you. We offer free, no-obligation visits and written sump pump installation quotes to all homeowners. Call or contact them online today to get started!
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