How old is your sump pump?
How old is your sump pump? If you are worried about your home flooding, then it might be time to figure out if it needs to have some repairs done. Sometimes, you might even need a replacement sump pump.
Protect Your Basement
Protecting your basement is one of the best reasons to get a sump pump. Getting the water out of a flooded basement is time-consuming and messy. It’s one of those situations that you shouldn’t have to deal with on your own. Instead, rely on professional plumbers to handle it for you. That’s because you could be at risk of electrocution and could also be exposed to polluted water. A sump pump can remove the water for you even if professionals are unavailable for one reason or another. This will also save you some time and money. In other words, you’ll be able to spend that money elsewhere.
Prevent Mold Growth
Slowing down the growth of mold and mildew is something else that you need to consider. Another fantastic reason to have a sump pump as part of your home’s plumbing system is to help prevent the growth of mold, especially in spots where you can’t see the colonies festering. Incomplete cleanups can be just as bad as an unaddressed flood situation in your home, no matter where it is. Even after the flood is over, mold and mildew can hang around. They’ll cause you and your family members plenty of health problems, whether allergy-related or not.
Protect Your Home
Finally, a new sump pump can help to protect your home. By investing in this, you can prevent any damage to the foundation of your home. It can also stop the support beams from rotting. Rot can affect every part of your home if it is made of wood. By foreseeing future problems and getting ready beforehand, you can stop any issues that come up, not to mention if you need to convince your insurance company to help you afford repairs or replacements.
A RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PLUMBING COMPANY YOU CAN TRUST
Alpha Plumbing is a full-service plumbing and contracting company serving the Baltimore and Annapolis metro area with expertise in all aspects of plumbing. We’re family-owned and operated since 1991 from our office in Pasadena. We offer quality plumbing services at reasonable rates in a timely fashion. Our trucks are equipped with GPS systems to ensure we’re prompt and on time. No job is too large or too small! We maintain a fleet of well-stocked trucks and also own and operate our own backhoes for jobs requiring excavation.
For more information and to get a free no-obligation estimate, you can contact us on our website, send us an e-mail, or give us a call at (410) 255-5998.