Backwater Valve
Sump Pump Installation

Backwater Valve or Sump Pump?

The best answer is to get both, one for emergencies and the other for even bigger emergencies. If you have neither, you'll need at least the backwater valve, unless your home is below the water table, then you'll also need a sump pump.

Why you need to install Backwater Valve and Sump Pump?

The backwater valve is designed to automatically shut to prevent leakage out of the plumbing fixture if sewage from an obstructed public sewer backs up the owner's drain line.

The primary benefit of having a backwater valve put into your home or building is that it can help prevent any potential flooding. Having the peace of mind that comes with knowing your property is secure can be worth it to have one installed.  A backwater valve is your best defense against this scenario.

Sump pumps are devices that are placed in a basement designed to pump out excess water that would otherwise cause significant flooding. They are almost always put in the lowest point in the floor and often placed in their own specially dug pit.

The Benefits of installation

1. To Keep the Basement or Crawlspace Dry

This is the main reason many people have a sump pump installed. When the pump pit starts to fill up with water, the pump removes the water through a pipe that leads to the outside. The slope that’s built around the house helps the water flow away from the building. A check valve between the pump and the pipe keeps the water from back flowing into the house. Sump pumps either have a float activator like the one found in a toilet tank or a pressure sensor. Most sump pumps use electricity and don’t require special wiring.

2. To Prevent Mold and Mildew

Because the sump pump keeps the space under the house dry, it prevents mold and mildew. Mold and mildew are not just unsightly, but they can also cause serious health issues for people and trigger allergic reactions.

3. To Add Value to the Home

A sump pump that’s in good working order makes the home more attractive to a potential buyer and might raise the property’s value overall. A basement that’s kept dry is more likely to be structurally sound than one that floods nearly every time it rains. If you are getting ready to move, but your sump pump is not in good working order, S & D Plumbing can help you with the necessary repairs to get your sump pump working properly again.

4. To Alert the Homeowner When the Water Level Is Too High

Even when a sump pump isn’t working, it can alert the homeowner if the basement or crawlspace is in danger of being flooded. Some sophisticated sump pumps can actually make a call to the homeowner’s cell phone if they’re away. The homeowner can then call an emergency plumber to prevent a catastrophe in the basement.

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