Water woes in your basement can wreak as much havoc as a bad joke at a dinner party: both are unwelcome and can dampen spirits.

When it comes to preventing flooding and protecting your home from water damage, a sump pump and perimeter drain are invaluable.

The Role of a Sump Pump

A sump pump is a submersible device installed in the lowest part of a basement or crawlspace. Its role is to pump out water that accumulates in a sump basin, preventing flooding by directing the water away from the property through a discharge pipe.

While a sump pump is not always working, when a storm hits, it quickly becomes critical. A sump pump swiftly channels stormwater into its basin, then removes it from the home, preventing basement flooding.

Perimeter Drains – The Exterior Defender

Every property has a perimeter drain system, often known as a French drain or a weeping tile, to prevent water infiltration into basements.

The underground and exterior perforated pipes collect moisture during storms, snowmelt, or groundwater rising. They then transport the moisture away from your property.

Perimeter drainpipes have tiny slits that allow water to pass through and are covered in a mesh sock to keep out dirt.

To fully guard your house from the wet seasons in Vancouver, your home needs a functioning sump pump and perimeter drains. If flooding occurs, the issue is usually related to one of these areas.

Fortifying your home against flooding is easy with the help of professionals. Work with Hilltop Plumbing & Heating today for all your sump pump and perimeter drain installation and maintenance needs.

Hilltop Plumbing & Heating Ltd. is a licensed bonded and insured plumbing and gas fitting company, proudly serving the White Rock and South Surrey area for over 50 years.

Trusted for over four decades, we have been providing plumbing & heating solutions, backed up by our guaranteed workmanship and parts warranty.