Sump Pump Installation and Repair in Moncton

Spring melt, heavy rain and a damp-smelling basement are the usual reasons for a call. A licensed, insured plumber finds the cause first and explains your options. Call +1 (506) 306-2963.

What installation and repair includes

We install new sump pumps and repair or replace failed ones. A job normally covers the pit, the pump, the discharge line and a test that the pump starts and moves water out.

• New sump pump and basin installation
• Replacing a pump that is worn out, jammed or no longer switching on
• Float switch and check valve work
• Routing the discharge line so water leaves the house and goes somewhere it is allowed to go
• Testing the pump with water before we leave

Options compared plainly

Most homes come down to a few choices. If your pump runs all the time or never runs, our guide to a sump pump that keeps running lists the common causes first.

• Submersible pump: sits inside the basin under water and runs quietly, which suits a finished basement. It usually costs more up front.
• Pedestal pump: the motor sits above the pit, so it is easier to reach and service. It is louder and needs more room.
• Repair or replace: a stuck float or a bad check valve is a repair. A pump that has been failing for years usually is not worth repairing.
• New pit or existing pit: if the old pit is sound we can reuse it. If it is cracked or silted up, a new one costs more but solves the real problem.

What drives the cost

Sump pump work starts from $300. These are the things that move the price up or down.

• Pump type and size
• Whether the pit is reusable or needs replacing
• How long the discharge line is and where it exits the house
• Whether a grounded outlet is within reach of the pump
• How easy the pit is to get at, and whether permits apply

Local conditions

Environment Canada's Moncton A normals show about 892 mm of rain and 310 cm of snow a year, so spring melt and rain both load foundation drainage (Canadian Climate Normals, Moncton A). The Moncton Parish soil survey names Dieppe as one of its population centres and says the low permeability and poor structure of many glacial tills leave excess moisture in the soil (Agriculture Canada soil survey).

Where the water goes matters as much as the pump. Dieppe's By-law 78-5, s. 25 says no person shall discharge storm water, ground water, roof run-off, sub-surface drainage or foundation drains into a service connection or sanitary sewer (Dieppe by-law 78-5). Riverview's By-law 400-25-02, s. 22 says the same for a sanitary service connection or sanitary sewer unless approved by the Director (Riverview by-law 400-25-02). The details by town are on our Dieppe and Riverview sump pump pages.

Warranty and what to expect

You call, we answer and the appointment is booked. The plumber looks at the pit, the pump and the discharge, tells you what is wrong and gives you the price before any work starts. When the work is done we run water into the pit and watch the pump clear it.

Pumps carry the maker's warranty. Ask when you book and we will tell you what applies. On permits, NB Reg. 84-187, s. 13(1) says the plumbing contractor or person responsible shall obtain a plumbing permit from the chief plumbing inspector before starting installation, extension, alteration, renewal or repair of a plumbing system (NB Reg. 84-187). Ask us how that fits your job.

Care afterwards

A sump pump is out of sight until the day it matters. A few minutes twice a year keeps it that way.

• In spring and fall, pour a bucket of water into the pit and watch the pump start and empty it
• Keep the pit clear of gravel, lint and debris
• Keep the discharge outlet clear in winter so melt has somewhere to go
• If the pump runs nonstop, makes grinding noises or never starts, call