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Avatar for Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.9(
30
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallSump Pump - Repair or Replace

Serving Maxwell, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pete was courteous, respectful, knowledgeable & helpful. We appreciated his expertise & recommendations! We have been extremely impressed & grateful for Schaal Heating & Cooling. The customer service is stellar, from front office scheduling to all the reps that have installed our furnace & air conditioning units."
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.0(
135
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallSump Pump - Repair or Replace

Serving Maxwell, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Loose faucet base at kitchen sink. Tried to sell me on the idea that tightening from underneath wouldn?t last. It would probably come loose again. Might be cheap faucet or defective. I didn?t buy any of his theories. Totally not willing to pay for new ?better quality? faucet and installation for a gigantic price tag."
Water Treatment Installation
Faucet Replacment
Water Heater Install and Replacement
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Better Basement Technologies LLC
4.6(
54
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Sump Pump - Repair or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Maxwell, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our basement had 3 clay brick walls that were crumbling and one good wall that was rebuilt in the 1980's. We original went with a very well known local basement company that seemed professional. They came out to our house November of 2014 to give us an estimate. They said we needed to replace 2 walls and brace the 3rd. We were quoted about $36,000 for the work. We scheduled the work for April because the work can't be completed in the winter. When they came back late Feb 2015 to start the job,  I was told that they no longer brace clay brick because it doesn't really work. Instead they would need to replace the 3rd wall and that would be an additional $15,000 o the original quote. Of course, I was not happy about this sudden change in both their recommendation and increased costs. I lost confidence in that company and called about 10 other basement places for quotes. Most of the companies were not able to do the work because it was too big of a job. Better Basements' quote was around $30,000 to replace 3 foundation walls and install a sump pump. The owners and crew were very professional. The work was completed correctly and on-time. There was one surprise during demolition when we discovered a bump out on the first floor was just floating. They had to add more footings to support this so the price went up by a couple thousand. I thought this was fair. The new basement is dry and stable.
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Egress Window with Well & Lid
Replacemet Basement Wall
Water Trek & Sump Pump
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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VIP Contractors, LLC
4.6(
29
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Maxwell, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired VIP to dig up and replace a broken drain line. They arrived on time and got the job done in one day. They were professional, yet also personable. I work from home and my children are out of school for the summer, and VIP was very patient with us throughout the project. They were kind to my children and respectful of my home. They were responsive and very knowledgeable. They're a great bunch of guys!"
Sewer replacement
Waiting for inspection
After Sewer change
All done
Loaded up and pulling away

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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Golden Rule Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc
Golden Rule Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc
3.9(
112
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Sump Pump - Repair or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Maxwell, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Call Golden Rule on a Friday night, and they were able to send someone out first thing Saturday morning. After going over our three options, we decided to replace both the AC and furnace based on the age of the system and the cost for a temporary repair. Monday AM the installer arrived, worked all day, and installed the system."
Recommended by72%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 drain wastewater and solid waste into the municipal sewer system or a septic tank. For fixtures below this level, like those in a basement, gravity cannot move the waste upward. The ejector pump provides the force needed to pump the sewage up to the main line. Without one, wastewater from below-ground fixtures would back up, potentially causing a sewage overflow and flooding. If all of your plumbing is on the main floor or higher, gravity is sufficient and an ejector pump is not needed.

You shouldn’t shower while a sump pump isn’t working. Although household wastewater isn’t supposed to go into the sump pit, it’s best to wait to shower until your sump pump is running properly and able to move excess water out of the basement. If you need to shower when the sump pump isn’t working, aim for a short shower.

There are several things you can do to maintain your sump pump and prevent sump pump problems. For instance, keeping a lid on your sump pit goes a long way in protecting your pump system from silt, sand, dirt, and other debris. When water drains from the outside, such as along your foundation, or with melting snow, water runoff often brings sediment with it. 

Also be wary of corrosion, particularly if your sump pump system is made of metal. Keep an eye out for rust and have it inspected regularly by a plumber or sump pump technician.

A sump pump battery backup can typically run for 6 to 24 hours. The factors that affect its runtime include the battery capacity and pump usage. 

When purchasing your backup system, take these factors into consideration to determine which system is best for your home. If you live in an area with frequent and long-lasting power outages, consider a longer-lasting backup battery.

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.

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