24/7Sump Pump Repair in Beaverton
Water Rising in the Basement? Sump Pump Repair in Beaverton, Same Day
A sump pump only matters when it rains hard, which is exactly when it tends to fail. Call us any hour and we will get it pumping again.
- Phones answered 24/7
- Same-day service
- Working since 1998
Talk to a local plumber, not a call center queue.
About this service
Sump Pump Repair for Beaverton homes
A sump pump sits in a pit at the lowest point of a basement or crawlspace and pumps out groundwater before it can rise into the house. It may sit quiet for months, then run hard through a week of heavy rain. When it fails during that week, water comes in fast. Our sump pump repair service is built for those nights, with phones answered around the clock and same-day visits.
Most sump pump failures come down to a few causes: a stuck float switch, a failed motor, a clogged intake, a frozen or blocked discharge line or a tripped circuit. We find which one it is and repair it, and if the pump itself has reached the end of its life, we tell you plainly and explain the options.
What's included
What Our Sump Pump Repair Covers
- Pump not startingWe check power, the float switch and the motor to find out why the pump will not run.
- Pump running nonstopA stuck switch, failed check valve or undersized pump can keep it running constantly.
- Float switch repairSwitches that stick or tangle in the pit are freed or replaced.
- Check valve replacementA failed check valve lets water flow back into the pit after every cycle.
- Discharge line clearingBlocked or damaged discharge lines are cleared or repaired so water leaves the house.
Step by step
How We Handle Your Sump Pump Repair
- 1
Check the power
Make sure the pump is plugged in and its breaker or GFCI outlet has not tripped.
- 2
Stay safe around water
If water has reached outlets or equipment, stay out and tell us when you call.
- 3
Find the fault
We test the switch, motor, check valve and discharge to find the failure.
- 4
Repair and test
We repair the failed part and run the pump through several cycles to confirm it works.
Warning signs
Signs You Need Sump Pump Repair
When to call
Call right away if water is rising in your basement or crawlspace, or if the pump will not start while the pit is filling. Keep clear of standing water that is near outlets or equipment. A pump that runs more than it used to but is keeping up can be checked the same day.
Beaverton's wet season runs from fall through spring, and long stretches of steady rain keep the ground soaked for weeks. That is when sump pumps in local basements and crawlspaces work hardest and when failures show up.
Talk to a local pro- Water above the pitWater rising in the sump pit without the pump starting.
- Constant runningA pump that never shuts off, even in dry weather.
- Loud grinding or rattlingNoises from the pit can mean a failing motor or debris in the impeller.
- Short, rapid cyclesA pump that switches on and off every few seconds has a switch or valve problem.
- Damp basement wallsMoisture showing up after rain even though the pump seems to run.
Questions
Sump Pump Repair FAQs
Why is my sump pump running constantly?
Common causes include a stuck float switch, a failed check valve letting water flow back, a high water table during heavy rain or a pump that is too small for the inflow.
Why will my sump pump not turn on?
Check that it is plugged in and the breaker or GFCI outlet has not tripped. If it has power and still will not start, the float switch or motor has likely failed.
How do I test my sump pump?
Slowly pour a bucket of water into the pit. The float should rise, the pump should start and the water should drain away, then the pump should shut off.
Can a sump pump be repaired or does it need replacing?
Switches, check valves and discharge lines can often be repaired. If the motor has failed, replacement is usually the better option, and we explain why.
Water Still Running? Call Now.
A real person answers 24/7 and a plumber reaches your Beaverton home the same day. We have been doing exactly this for 28 years.