Sump Pump Failure

4/11/2019 (Permalink)

Here in Iowa the majority of the basements have sump pumps.  What are sump pumps?  A sump pump is a pump used to remove water that has accumulated in a water-collecting sump basin, commonly found in the basements of homes.  These are just like any other household appliance and they don't last forever.  

In most cases sump pumps fail during heavy rain. When that happens, the water usually seeps in through the foundation or basement walls and begins pooling in the lowest area of the basement, gradually rising as more water comes in. What do you do at that point? First thing would be to call a plumber to get the sump pump working or replaced.  The second thing you should do is call SERVPRO of Cedar Rapids.  Once the plumber is done we will come out and mitigate the loss. When all is said and done it will be "Like it never even happened."