Prices as of November 2026
Services and prices.
Prices include the part, the work and hauling away the old pump. Final prices depend on your pit and your pipe; we quote before we start.
What we do
- Pump check About 45 minutes, written report
- $95
- Replace a pump in your existing pit One-third horsepower pump, new check valve
- from $540
- Battery backup pump and battery Added to the pump you already have
- from $690
- New pit, pump and discharge line Cut the slab, set the pit, run the pipe outside
- from $1,850
- Discharge pipe and check valve When the old one leaks or clatters
- from $140
- High-water alarm A loud alarm that sounds before the pit overflows
- $120
If something we installed is not working right, call us and we will come back and fix it at no charge.
What a pump check covers
- We lift the lid and clear mud and grit from the pit.
- We lift the float by hand to see the pump start, then pour in water to run a full cycle.
- We look at the check valve and listen for a pump that rattles or runs too long.
- We follow the discharge pipe outside and make sure the water leaves away from your house.
- If you have a battery backup, we test it and read the battery’s age.
What it cannot do
A check tells you the pump runs today. It cannot promise a dry basement in a heavy storm; that depends on the pump’s size, the power and how much water comes in.
Good to know
Do I need a battery backup?
A backup runs when the power goes out, and storms that flood a basement often cut the power too. If your pit has run during an outage before, a backup is worth the cost. We will tell you plainly if yours does not need one.
How long does a replacement take?
Most replacements take two to three hours. A new pit takes a full day because the floor has to be cut and the concrete patched.
How long does a pump last?
Many last around ten years. A pump that runs all spring wears out sooner than one that runs a few times a year.
Ready for a look at your pit?
We book spring pump checks from the first week of March.