Adding a sump pump to a basement or crawl space that doesn't have one? Downing Plumbing installs complete sump pump systems throughout Lake, Porter, and LaPorte County — pit, liner, pump, and discharge.
SUMP PUMP INSTALLATION
Many older homes in Northwest Indiana — particularly those built before the 1970s — were constructed without sump pump systems. As groundwater management requirements for new construction evolved, sump pits became standard, but homes without them are vulnerable to basement flooding during heavy rainfall and spring snowmelt. Northwest Indiana's clay soil retains water and creates hydrostatic pressure against foundation walls and floor slabs.
Installing a sump pump system from scratch involves excavating the pit into the basement floor, installing a perforated liner, setting the pump, running discharge piping out of the basement, and connecting to a dedicated electrical circuit. The discharge line must be routed to discharge at least 10 feet from the foundation and pitched to drain by gravity — a detail that's frequently done wrong and causes water to run back toward the house.
Downing Plumbing handles the complete sump pump installation including coordination with an electrician for the dedicated outlet if one doesn't exist. We size the pump to the water volume your basement sees and can include a battery backup system at the time of installation.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Complete sump pump system installation — from pit excavation to working pump.
Downing Plumbing installs complete sump pump systems throughout Northwest Indiana. Don't wait until you have water on the floor — call now.
HOW IT WORKS
A full system installation done right — protecting your basement for years to come.
We evaluate the lowest point of the basement floor, groundwater entry pattern, and discharge routing to determine the optimal pit location and pump sizing.
We excavate the pit, install the perforated liner, and bed it in gravel so the liner collects groundwater from the surrounding slab and soil.
We set the submersible pump, install the check valve and discharge piping, and route the discharge out of the basement to drain away from the foundation.
We pour water into the pit to test float activation, verify discharge flow rate, confirm the pump shuts off correctly, and review maintenance basics with the homeowner.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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Whether you need drain cleaning, sewer repair, water heater service, sump pump repairs, or emergency plumbing help, Downing Plumbing is ready to help.
