True Cost of a Sump Pump

Feb 17, 2017

Installation of sump pump and prices

WOW … So much different information!

Day & Night Plumbing installs a local Manufacturer’s “Liberty Pumps”. A basic install is $330.00 plus $20 if a new check valve is needed. People who had sump pumps replaced in 2013 said that they paid an average of $442.53 with a general range of $490.43 to $538.34.

Average Cost to Install a Sump Pump

The average cost to install a sump pump is $1,212. Most homeowners spend between $968 and $1,466 to have a sump pump installed.

A plumber will charge $441 to replace a 1/3 hp submersible sump pump, which includes labor and material; but you can buy one and make the swap for $190, the cost of the sump pump replacement, and save 58 percent.

An average sump pump (pedestal or submersible) for a typical home runs about $100-$300 depending on the horsepower, materials (plastic is less expensive than cast iron or stainless steel), flow rate and the height the water needs to be lifted to discharge it. A sump pump with a built-in backup pump can be $300-$500, and heavy-duty solid-brass sump pumps start around $250-$350, but can go as high as $600-$1,200 for extremely rugged models with a half to a full horse power. Average total costs for a do-it-yourself installation of basin, pump, gravel and cement can run $150-$350.

Labor to replace an existing sump pump with a similar new model runs around $50-$150 or more. An average installation of a sump basin and pump (not including drains) runs about $250-$600 for parts and labor, depending on the quality of the equipment, ease of access and local rates. One homeowner[1] had a plumber install a middle-of-the-line sump pump and basin for $305.

A separate battery- or water-powered backup emergency sump pump is $150-$350 or more, depending on horsepower, flow rate, materials and other features. A backup pump operates during a power outage or if the primary sump pump fails. (Water-powered pumps use municipal water pressure.)

A professionally installed system with a basin, pump and drains in a typical home runs about $2,000-$6,000 for labor and parts, although it can go as high as $10,000-$15,000 for extensive drainage with more than one sump pump.

To add drainage into the sump basin without having to jackhammer through the basement floor, baseboard-style drains can be installed along the inside of the basement walls. Do-it-yourself kits are roughly $10-$13 a foot, or $1,000-$1,300 for 100 feet for a 20×30-foot basement. Professional installation bumps the total cost to $2,000-$2,600 for 100 feet.

Routine Maintenance of Your Sewer

Feb 17, 2017

A Small Investment, Save a lot of Headaches!

Regular sewer cleaning is very important. Roots and household waste can build up and plug your sewer. Once the roots infiltrate they are incredibly difficult to remove. Digging up and replacement is the only option after the roots get into the sewer. Day & Night plumbing can put you on a maintenance schedule to avoid these expensive and unnecessary problems.

Baby Wipes and Sewer Lines Do Not Get Along!

Feb 17, 2017

“The straw that broke the camel’s back”

Baby wipes belong in the garbage not your sewer lines. Initially, it may seem harmless, but we assure you it is not. It may not be the first time or the second, but eventually this will catch up with you. These wipes will get caught on any rough spots, roots, fittings, and traps eventually causing buildup and blockage. It is much cheaper and less time consuming to dispose of the wipes in the garbage the first time around.

Gutters and Plumbing

Feb 17, 2017

Are Gutters Important?

Gutters, wow they can cause some serious trouble if not properly flowing. The goal is to transport the water away from the house.

You can see if the down spout is .not working above the ground. What about below the ground? The conductors should be above grade. They should be tested and confirmed that they are flowing to an exit point; to a storm sewer, ditch or another type of run off.

Snaking and hydro jetting these lines is obviously very important to keep the water off your foundation. You do not want foundation issues with your home, as it is an extremely expensive repair! The above photo is an example of the issues that can arise as a result of gutters not functioning correctly.

Nothing Against a Handyman, But Call a Licensed Plumber

Feb 17, 2017

Hire a Licensed Plumber

I need to bring this up again. A handyman is not a trained In plumbing. I know most of them have good intentions, but one small missed step could cost a lot of money, when your goal was to save money.

At Day & Night Plumbing Co, LLC our methods are researched and tried and have proven effective time and time again.
We cannot fixed a rigged up job. Needs to cut out, removed and done correctly.

A water valve with different types of metal exploded almost flooded the house, drain line with duct tape and a rag plug pipes not glued… The list goes on and on. Allow us to provide a licensed plumber and the right solution for your plumbing needs.

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