Still have water around the pit? Your basement continues to be wet despite running your pumps? Do the noise from motors with no moving parts?
One of those issues that just gets worse the longer it’s neglected especially when the snow begins to melt or during a heavy rainstorm is a sump pump not working. The water will not stop while you decide if it’s fixable or not.
Providing same day sump pump replacement service throughout the GTA, BOS Plumbing and Drains can assist you with this task. In most cases, our licensed plumbers are able to diagnose the actual problem upon arrival and will be able to provide you with an honest answer as to whether you should have a repair performed on the sump pump fix or if it’s time to replace the sump pump, and do the work in a single visit.
No runaround. If a repair is sufficient, don’t try to sell a replacement. No repair first suggestion, if the unit is cooked, you’ll be wasting money.
In certain cases, it is appropriate to call a sump pump repair. The entire sump pump replacement is the correct choice in other instances. Here are a few tips to keep in mind so you don’t have to call:
Age Is The Biggest Factor: Most residential sump pumps will last 7-10 years with routine sump pump maintenance. If this 12 year old unit fails once, it will fail again. When the child is that age, replacement is almost invariably the better choice of investment.
Repeated Failures: If your pump has been repaired twice within three years, there’s no question that something is wrong. The more the project continues to be patched up, the more it is going to cost than to replace it with quality.
Loud, Strange, Or Constant Running: If the pump is constantly running, making weird sounds, or running even during regular rains, then the pump is working too hard. It’s too small, it’s too old or it has a float problem and is on all the time when it’s not supposed to be.
Visible Rust Or Corrosion: If there are mineral deposits or rust on the housing or discharge connection, the unit has been operating for too long in harsh conditions. Corrosion is more severe on the inside, and cannot be seen without taking apart the unit.
The Float Switch Is Stuck Or Failing: A sump pump float switch replacement may prolong the life of the unit. Replacing the float switch on an 8+ year old pump is about all that can be done. We will tell you what situation you’re in.
Water In The Basement After Rain: If after the home sump pump has been pumped, there is still water in the basement it may be that the sump pump is not big enough for your home or the drainage system isn’t working properly. The solution is NOT a repair, but rather the replacement with a unit of the correct size.
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Many homeowners think there’s no need to worry about sump pump replacement since it’s simply a matter of replacing them. Sometimes it is. Often, it’s much more complicated than that and the quality of the job is largely dependent on what is done besides the unit swap.
At BOS, the sump pump replacement service includes the complete removal of the existing pump, its replacement with a new one and the installation of the new pump.
Full Assessment Before Removal: Review the size of the pit, water table elevation, discharge line routing and condition of check valve before recommending a replacement unit. A new pump in a cracked or undersized pit will not fix any problems.
Proper Unit Selection: The size of a sump pump is determined by the number of horsepower and gallons-per-hour capacity. The pump for a bungalow in Oakville will be different from a pump in a basement that is finished in a property in Hamilton that has a high water table. We match what we’re going to take to your actual conditions, we don’t just take whatever is on the truck.
Old Unit Removal And Disposal: Pulling existing pump, clean pit of any debris or sediment build up, proper disposal of the old pump.
New Pump Installation: Centring and levelling in the pit, connecting the discharge line, checking the operation of the check valve to ensure that the water does not flow back into the pit between cycles and sealing the pit cover.
Sump Pump Float Switch Replacement (If Needed): If the original problem was due to the float mechanism and the sump pump itself is relatively new, sump pump float replacement only may be a better option.
Test Under Load: Water is poured into the pit and the pump is tested to see that it turns on correctly at the right water level, pumps fully and turns off cleanly. It becomes apparent before we leave it.
Documentation: You receive a written record of what has been done, what unit is being installed and the warranty. Insurance and sellable if you’re looking to sell your home in the future.
One of the more frequent questions that we have received is this: and the honest answer is based on the age of the unit.
The sump pump float switch replacement is much cheaper than replacing the pump. If the pump motor is operating properly and the unit is less than 6 or 7 years old, the cost of replacement of just the float is worthwhile. The float is a relatively simple mechanical device that floats along with the water level and actuates the pump motor.
The specific problems are signs of the float: The pump is not starting when water is in the pit or the pump is running continuously when the pit is almost empty. These are both “float” problems.
However, in this case, it pays to be an expert! The first symptom is often a stuck float on the pump – which in turn is typically 10 years old or more. It’s not far behind the motor. When homeowners do patch up old sump pumps, it is not uncommon to spend $150 to $300 on a sump pump float replacement, and then $800 to $1,500 another 8 months later to replace the float pump.
While they are there, our sump pump specialist crew will be able to check the motor condition and advise you whether the float repair is a viable option, or it’s a temporary band-aid.
If putting in a sump pump or replacing an old one, it will make a difference in the type. Here’s a straightforward explanation of the types of sump pumps you can choose from and make the decision:
The most popular option to replace for a GTA home is a Submersible Sump Pump. The motor is entirely in the pit, bathed in water. This water actually acts to reduce the temperature of the motor when it is used heavily – hence the ability of submersible units to cope with spring flooding and sustained rain events much better than pedestal units. They are quieter, more powerful and fit in completed basements where noise is an issue.
Pedestal sump pumps are those which have the motor positioned on a pedestal above the pit. They are easier to service because the motor is located in the bottom of the pit. Usually cheaper, less efficient and louder in high volume settings. One good choice for crawl spaces or unfinished basement rooms where there is a possible problem with groundwater intrusion from time to time.
Battery backup sump pumps are NOT meant to replace your main pump but are used in conjunction with it and work automatically when the power goes off. This is important in the GTA because the storms that cause your sump pump to be the most active are the storms that break the power to your home. If you own a home with a completed basement, you will need a backup system for it.
We stock the most trusted brands and are able to usually provide the correct replacement unit on the same call.
Many sump pump failures are NOT sump pump failures, but discharge line failures.
The discharge line is the pipe that transports water from the pump, usually through the foundation wall to the surface of the ground, a few feet from home. When that line is blocked, frozen, thrown off, or thrown too near the foundation, the pump cannot pump water or is pumping water somewhere that flows back to the foundation.
All discharge lines are inspected during each sump pump replacement. We fix a plumbing leak at a joint, a blockage caused by debris or a portion of pipe that is pitched the wrong way. A brand new pump that is attached to a faulty discharge pipe will break in the next storm.
This will be the kind of detail that can make the difference between a sump pump replacement service and a sump pump swap.
Sump pump maintenance is an inexpensive operation. Basement flooding is no exception.
With flooring, drywall, HVAC equipment, contents lost, and mold remediation, the average basement flood due to a pump failure damages the home between $20,000 to $50,000. Depending on the terms of your policy, it may or may not be covered by your insurance, and, again, depending on the terms, whether the failure was deemed “preventable” or not.
Annual sump pump service from BOS consists of: Float switch test, intake screen cleaning, removal of pit debris, discharge line check, check valve function test, and a complete run test. The total time spent is less than an hour.
The service is documented and a written record is provided. When determining a water damage claim, some home insurers seek the homeowner’s history of maintenance. It does matter, that’s that paperwork.
Often, it’s the initial sight of what BOS Plumbing can do that comes once the sump pump replacement call comes in. This is the complete story:
We’re a plumbing company that’s got a history of 20+ years in this area! If you are seeking local plumbers that’s knowledgeable about GTA properties, soil conditions, water tables and municipal requirements, call BOS.
BOS Plumbing and Drains is a company that has replaced sump pumps in thousands of homes in the GTA. We have seen all the possible failures, all the possible pit configurations and all the possible property types this region offers. It’s that experience that enables us to provide you with an honest recommendation—not a default one to the most costly option and a proper diagnosis.
We have plumbers in Mississauga, plumbers in Oakville, plumbers in Hamilton, plumbers in Milton, and plumbers in Cambridge are on call! Looking for Sump Pump Replacement or Sump Pump Service near me in the GTA, Niagara or vicinity? BOS Plumbing is on standby!
Give us a call today for the same day assessment or to schedule a sump pump replacement service. Before we leave, we will give you a straight answer, a written quote and pump that’s working properly.
Central air conditioner installation on a home with existing ductwork is typically completed in one day. Mini split installation for a single zone takes 3–5 hours. Multi-zone ductless ac installation may require a full day depending on the number of indoor units and complexity of line set routing.
For most central air conditioner installation work involving electrical connections, a permit is required. BOS manages permit requirements as part of our service, keeping you fully code-compliant without the administrative headache.
Home depot ac installation services are typically coordinated through third-party subcontractors. BOS is a direct-service, licensed HVAC and plumbing company with 20+ years of GTA experience and full accountability for every job. You work with us from quote to completion.
Mini splits AC don’t require ductwork and allow room-level temperature control. Central air conditioner installation delivers whole-home cooling through existing ducts from a single system. The right choice depends on your home’s layout, existing infrastructure, and how you want to manage cooling across different spaces.
Sometimes, system components need to be matched properly for efficiency and reliability. Our technicians will assess compatibility between existing indoor components and a new outdoor unit before recommending partial versus full system replacement.
We cover our installations with a workmanship warranty. If an issue develops that’s related to the installation, we return and resolve it at no charge. Call us directly, no third-party warranty service centres, no runaround.
