Sump Pump Repair in Castle Rock, CO

A lot of Castle Rock homes, particularly in subdivisions built over the last few decades, have basements with a perimeter drain system that ends in a sump pit. The pump in that pit is easy to forget until it stops, usually during a wet spring or after a big storm rolls off the foothills.

Common Sump Pump Problems

• Float switch stuck against the side of the pit or tangled in the cord
• Pump runs but can't keep up with the inflow
• Constant short cycling that burns out the motor early
• Check valve failure letting discharged water drop back into the pit
• Discharge line frozen, crushed or disconnected outside
• Tripped breaker or a GFCI outlet that has shut off power to the pump

Repair, Replacement and Backup

We start by testing the pump under real conditions, filling the pit and watching it cycle. Many problems come down to a float, a check valve or a discharge issue, which are quick to fix. If the motor is failing, we replace the pump with one sized for your pit and how much water it receives.

• Primary pump replacement, submersible or pedestal
• Battery backup pumps that take over during power loss
• New check valves and properly supported discharge piping
• Sealed lids for pits connected to radon mitigation systems

Why It Matters on Clay Soil

Expansive clay is common across Douglas County. When water sits against a foundation in that soil, the clay swells and pushes on the walls and slab. A sump system that moves water out and away from the house, with the discharge pointed downhill and clear of the foundation, is part of keeping the basement dry and stable. If water is already on the floor, call our emergency line.