Homeowners in Kansas City understand how important it is to have a primary sump pump in their basement to protect it from flooding. Water in your basement or crawlspace can cause a lot of damage and will become a source for mold and mildew growth.
Having a primary sump pump is important, but there will be times when the primary sump pump is not enough. Some of the times when the primary sump pump will not work include:
That is why the experts at Pro Foundation Technology know how important to have a battery backup sump pump installed along with the primary sump pump.
At Pro Foundation Technology, we install a battery backup sump pump right next to the primary sump pump. It has a battery that provides a secondary power source if the primary sump pump fails.
The spring season in Kansas City brings rapid snowmelt, swollen rivers, and frequent rainstorms. All of these things will cause the groundwater table to rise causing basement flooding. When the sump basin fills too quickly, the primary sump pump won’t be able to handle it. That is when the battery backup sump pump will kick in to provide extra pumping capacity.
During severe storms in the Kansas City area, there are many times during these storms that the electricity goes out. When this happens, the primary sump pump won’t work. That is why it is important to have a battery backup sump pump.
Pro Foundation Technology installs only the best battery backup sump pumps. They are Pro Series brand manufactured by Earth Contact Products (ECP), the leader in the manufacturing of waterproofing products in the industry today.
Installing a battery backup sump pump along with a primary sump pump in your Kansas City home, will keep your basement dry and prevent basement flooding. Some of the things that you can lose when you have a wet basement are:
Don’t let a wet basement cause damage to your Kansas City home. Let the experts at Pro Foundation Technology install a complete sump pump system including a battery backup sump pump. With spring approaching, now is the time to give us a call to keep your basement free from flooding.