Sump Pump Installation & Repair in Metro Detroit
New sump pumps, replacements and repairs, with a discharge line that carries the water away from the house and survives the winter.
- 4.9 on Google (46 reviews)
- Licensed MI builder #262400278
- Free inspection, written price first
- Free 6-month check-up after every job
- Based in Farmington Hills
Sump pump installation, in short
We install new sump pumps, replace failing ones and repair existing systems. A proper install sets the basin at the low point of the basement or crawl space in a bed of stone, uses a pump sized to the water your house actually takes on, and runs the discharge outside through a freeze-safe fitting so the line does not crack in winter.
Signs you need a sump pump or a new one
- Standing water or flooding in the basement
- An old, noisy, or failing pump
- Heavy rain or snowmelt that pools against the house
- A finished basement you want to protect
- A discharge line that freezes or dumps next to the foundation
How does a sump pump work?
Groundwater and water from a perimeter drain collect in a pit, the sump basin, at the lowest point of the basement. When the water rises, a float switch turns the pump on. The pump pushes the water up through the discharge pipe and outside, then shuts off when the level drops.
Most home sump pumps are submersible: the motor sits in the pit under water, which keeps it quieter and lets the pit be covered. A pedestal pump has the motor on a column above the pit. Both do the same job; the right one depends on the pit and how much water the house takes on.
Sump pump repair: signs your pump is failing
- It runs constantly, or turns on and off every few seconds
- It does not run at all when the pit is full
- The water level in the pit does not drop while it runs
- It is loud, rattles, or vibrates more than it used to
- Water has come into the basement during a storm
Some of these are a stuck float or a blocked intake; some mean the pump is worn out or too small. We find out which before recommending a replacement.
Book your free sump pump inspection
We come out, find the cause, and give you a written quote. Call 248-635-3767 or request a visit online.
- 4.9 on Google (46 reviews)
- Licensed MI builder #262400278
- Free inspection, written price first
- Free 6-month check-up after every job
- Based in Farmington Hills
Sump pump maintenance you can do yourself
- Pour a bucket of water into the pit and check the pump starts and empties it
- Keep the pit clear of debris, gravel and silt that can jam the float
- Check the discharge outlet outside is clear and not blocked by ice or leaves
- Make sure the pump is plugged in and the outlet has power
If the pump fails any of those checks, call us and we will look at it.
Where should the sump pump discharge pipe go outside?
Away from the house, onto ground that slopes away, and not onto a neighbor's property or into a sanitary line. A discharge that empties next to the foundation sends the same water straight back to the pit. Where the yard allows, we run it into a buried line that carries it well out into the yard.
Buried extensions for downspouts and discharge →
How the work goes
What you get with every job
Before you let anyone into your basement, you should know what you are signing up for. Here is what every Swift Dry customer gets.
Warranty terms are set job by job; when one applies, it is written into your quote.
- A free inspection, inside and out
- We look at the basement and the ground around the house to find where the water or movement starts. No charge and no obligation.
- A written scope and price first
- You get the work, the walls involved and the price in writing before anything starts. If a smaller fix will do, we say so and quote that.
- A licensed, insured Michigan builder
- Swift Dry is a licensed and insured Michigan Residential Builder Company, license 262400278. You can look it up on the state's LARA search.
- A free check-up about six months later
- After the work is done, we come back for a free visit to check it. Every job gets one.
- Financing if you want it
- Three financing options on your quote, with pre-approval on request.
Articles on sump pump installation
- Why water gets into your basement during a winter thawWhy basements leak during a Michigan thaw, the three usual ways water gets in, what a musty smell or a floor crack means, and what to fix before winter.
- Frozen sump pump discharge line: why it freezes and how to prevent itWhy a sump pump discharge line freezes in a Michigan winter, what happens to the pump when it does, how to prevent it, and what to do if yours is frozen.
- Is your sump pump ready for winter? A fall checklistA fall sump pump checklist for Metro Detroit homes: how the pump works, what to test, signs it needs repair, and where the discharge line should go.
What Metro Detroit homeowners say
Rated 4.9 on Google from 46 reviews. Read the reviews.
Sump pump questions
Do you install sump pumps near me?
Yes, if you are in Metro Detroit. We are based in Farmington Hills and take sump pump jobs across Oakland, Wayne, Washtenaw and Macomb counties. Recent jobs include Ann Arbor, Detroit, Ypsilanti, Saline, Canton, Livonia, Warren, Waterford, Troy and West Bloomfield. Call 248-635-3767 and we will tell you straight whether we can get to your address.
Does every basement need a sump pump?
No. A sump pump manages water that has already reached the house. If the water comes from roof runoff or a yard that slopes toward the foundation, fixing that outside can be enough. We look at both before recommending a pump.
Can you add a battery backup to my sump pump?
Yes. Swift Dry installs and repairs sump pumps with battery backup, which keeps a pump running through a power outage during a storm. Tell us what you have now and we will tell you what it needs.
What should I do if my sump pump discharge line freezes?
A frozen discharge line leaves the pump with nowhere to send the water, and the pump can burn out trying. Thaw the line safely if you can, make sure it ends away from the foundation, and call us if the pump keeps running. We install the discharge line with a freeze-safe fitting so it does not crack in winter. Our blog post explains why lines freeze and how to prevent it.
Do you repair an old pump or only install a new one?
Both. Swift Dry installs and repairs sump pumps. If the pump is old, noisy or failing, we tell you whether a repair is worth it or a replacement is the better choice.
Get your free sump pump inspection
Honest quote, no obligation. Serving Metro Detroit from Farmington Hills.
- 4.9 on Google (46 reviews)
- Licensed MI builder #262400278
- Free inspection, written price first
- Free 6-month check-up after every job
- Based in Farmington Hills