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Avatar for Quality Pump Service
Quality Pump Service
4.5(
50
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Sump Pump - Repair or Replace

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Quick resolution to an emergent problem due to impending bad weather and continued flooding. Sump pump replaced and connection to drain was done very efficiently."
Response time5 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Facilities Plumbing & Drain
4.8(
51
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Sump Pump - Repair or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robert and his team saved us from an emergency with groundwater flooding under our house. I called them at 8pm and they were out within a couple of hours that night and worked until midnight to install a sump pump. They did excellent work and were very communicative about the work they were doing. I highly recommend Facilities Plumbing."
Starbucks 100-Gal Waterheater
Sediments inside supply line
3M 100,000-Gal
dual 3m filter install
3M 100,000-Gal

+44

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
84 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.4(
721
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My wife and I bought a house a couple years ago, and became owners of a radiant heating systems installed more than 20 years ago. Tony and Damian did a great job of understanding how my radiant heating system works, what repairs were needed/what was failing, and where upgrades were needed. They replaced the pump, both expansion tanks, and the neutralizer. Additionally, they noticed the hot water tank was installed incorrectly, and the hot and cold water connections were flipped. It's amazing the system worked, and it's nice to have a system that's correctly installed (even if it's 20 years later!). Additionally, they secured the expansion tanks to the wall (now required by code), replaced the deteriorating copper pipes connected to the neutralizer with plastic (I'm sure this is code now as well), and re-routed the overflow pipes to the outside (rather than the floor!). You can't go wrong with these guys, well done, they're true craftsmen to the trade."
Living room Mini-Split
Aquasana home Filtration
Almost no disturbance at EBMUD meter
Navien with filtration to protect the heat exchanger
New house valve and Pressure Reducing Valve

+73

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jess Plumbing
4.9(
50
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesus did a great job: the house builders installed irrigation that tapped into the water main before the valve into the house, so that a leak in the irrigation system (plastic pipes) meant that we had to shut off water to the house at the water meter at the curb. We had a leak in a buried plastic irrigation pipe, and so we had to do without water until it could be fixed. Jess installed a copper pipe to split off from the main pipe and added a valve, and mated copper pipe to the irrigation plastic pipes, so that if there were a future leak in the irrigation system, it's easy to shut that off w/o having to shut off the whole house. Jesus was on time, did a great job, fixed things quickly, and I'd definitely hire him again."
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project /water main
Old gate valve/ doesn’t shut off water
Installed new Zoeller sewer tank lid

+178

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FDL Plumbing, Inc.
5.0(
41
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Sump Pump - Repair or Replace

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Went above and beyond with my new kitchen sink installation. Francisco found some issues with the previous installation (done by a family friend, not a pro) and was very honest with his recommendations/prices and fixed the issues properly. The new sink looks great, lingering issues are finally fixed and best of all, the wife is very happy."
Existing PRV
New 3/4 Pressure reducing Valve
Existing
New Kitchen Sink/Faucet/Disposal
New Home in Moraga CA

+10

Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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DRAIN RIGHT PLUMBING & ROOTER INC
5.0(
23
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Sump Pump - Repair or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My plumber?s name is Robert. He didn?t just do a good job but an excellent job. Why I said this. It?s already hard waking up in the morning. When all of a sudden you don?t have hot water. Called them and within the time frame he gave over the phone he was there on the dot. Gave me a reasonable price and replace my water heater. Excellent job."
Before
After
Water heater
Descaling tankless water heater
Toilet replacements

+34

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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In & Out Plumbing & Construction Inc
4.2(
78
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"With our rather old cabin-style home, the plumbing from the kitchen sink had a plug of hardened grease over 30 years old. We discovered this the first day when they drilled through it with a snake; we had them return a couple of days later with a hydrojet unit to clean it out. Our house is located in the mountains, and may not be particularly easy to get the equipment out here, but they had very little difficulty. They used a lengthy hose to go around the back of the house, then sent the nozzle through the pipe behind the trap to clear it out. I was originally concerned about navigating past the elbow joints in the pipe, and the fact that we have a septic tank that I didn't want to fill up; but neither was a problem, and the job was done in about an hour. The sound of the drain flowing never sounded so sweet."
San Francisco Sewer Line
Floor Drain
San Francisco Sewer Line
Floor Drain
San Francisco Sewer Line

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter
Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter
4.0(
331
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We needed our Garbage Disposal replaced. We bought one, but realized we needed help to get it installed. Mike Counsil to the rescue. This is the 3rd time we have had work done by them. Last year they redid the pipes in our house, so it was a no brainer to call them for help with disposal installation! They communicate during the entire thing. Called and showed up when they said they would. This time we had Besmir and Jordy doing the work. Very friendly, explained what they needed to do, made suggestions along the way. Cleaned up afterwards. Great experience overall!"
Preparing a safe environment for working on a sewer line replacement.
Water heater installation with expansion tank
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+28

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Sump Pump Installation questions, answered by experts

A sewage ejector pump is necessary if you have any plumbing fixtures, such as a bathroom, laundry room, or sink, located below the level of your home's main sewer line. Standard plumbing relies on gravity to move wastewater and solid waste to the municipal sewer or septic tank. However, for fixtures located below grade (e.g., in a basement), gravity is not sufficient.

The purpose of a sewage ejector pump is to actively pump this wastewater and solid waste upward into the main sewer line. Without an ejector pump in this situation, wastewater would have no way to exit and would eventually back up, causing a sewage overflow or flooding in your basement. If all of your home's plumbing is on the main floor or higher, gravity can handle the drainage, and an ejector pump is not needed.

Yes, many modern water pumps are designed with energy efficiency in mind. Look for pumps with high efficiency ratings or those with an Energy Star certification. These pumps consume less power and can reduce your utility bills. Additionally, variable-speed pumps are more efficient since they can adjust the flow based on demand, providing significant savings over time.

A small sump pump running infrequently uses an average of 10 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month. The average cost for electricity is $0.171 per kWh. The size and use frequency affect how much electricity it uses. Sump pumps average one-third to one horsepower (hp) motors. One hp is equal to 745.7 watts. Watts multiplied by the time your pump is running divided by 1,000 equals your average kWh. Multiply kWh by your average cost of electricity. In areas with high rain or a marsh basin, the average cost can be as high as $15-$25 a month.

Yes, it’s possible to install a sewage ejector pump outside rather than in a basement. However, there may be some extra steps involved, including running pipes from the inside to the outside of your home and digging (and re-filling) a hole for the basin. If you aren’t comfortable with this type of work, contact a plumbing pro to handle it for you.

Thankfully, you do have a few sump pump backup options in case it fails. One option is a battery-powered backup sump pump. Another option is using a portable backup generator as a power supply for your sump pump. Unlike a battery-powered backup which has limited power, a generator can run around the clock for as long as you need it. 

Or you can opt for a water-powered backup pump, which uses your home’s water supply as a source of power. However, this may not be the best option if you find your house frequently has low water pressure.

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