Foundation Systems of Michigan (FSM), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, concrete, gutter, and generator needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across the state of Michigan. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, FSM is here to restore your foundation or basement.
"Great job"
Sean D on August 2024
Foundation Systems of Michigan (FSM), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, concrete, gutter, and generator needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across the state of Michigan. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, FSM is here to restore your foundation or basement.
"Great job"
Sean D on August 2024
Michigan Plumbing has been delivering superior service to greater Lansing area homes since 1992. When your plumbing breaks it can be unsanitary, uncomfortable and make daily routines difficult. When you call us you get quality work, attention to detail and prompt, on-time service. We fix all plumbing problems � fixtures, faucets, pipes, drains, water heaters and more. If it's about water in your home, WE DO IT! We promise to provide professional, courteous service and quality workmanship. We're licensed plumbers and experts on all local codes and the plumbing needs of our area. Rely on us for all your plumbing needs � bathroom, kitchen, laundry room � anywhere you need quality plumbing repair or installation in your Lansing, MI area home.
"Previous plumber left job botched. Called and Brad was here the next day and repaired the toilet. Great work and Brad was exceptional to work with. So happy we called them and got the job done so fast even though it wasn't an emergency. The work and price were way less than two other companies told us was needed but it was not. Scamming senior citizens?"
Ann G on December 2023
Michigan Plumbing has been delivering superior service to greater Lansing area homes since 1992. When your plumbing breaks it can be unsanitary, uncomfortable and make daily routines difficult. When you call us you get quality work, attention to detail and prompt, on-time service. We fix all plumbing problems � fixtures, faucets, pipes, drains, water heaters and more. If it's about water in your home, WE DO IT! We promise to provide professional, courteous service and quality workmanship. We're licensed plumbers and experts on all local codes and the plumbing needs of our area. Rely on us for all your plumbing needs � bathroom, kitchen, laundry room � anywhere you need quality plumbing repair or installation in your Lansing, MI area home.
"Previous plumber left job botched. Called and Brad was here the next day and repaired the toilet. Great work and Brad was exceptional to work with. So happy we called them and got the job done so fast even though it wasn't an emergency. The work and price were way less than two other companies told us was needed but it was not. Scamming senior citizens?"
Ann G on December 2023
Welcome to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, home of The Punctual Plumber. We specialize in plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation jobs. Our goal is to provide you with prompt, friendly, dependable service for all of your plumbing needs. If there's any delay, it's you we pay. It's just our way of showing how much we value your business and $79 gets us to your front door. If a plumbing repair fails in the first two years, we will come in and fix the problem again at no cost to you. Our plumbing technicians are knowledgeable, friendly and neat. In fact, we pledge to leave your home mess-free, otherwise your service is on the house. We offer flexible financing and accept all major credit cards. Call us today and let us earn your business!
"Great customer service and work done on my project!"
Stephanie N on March 2025
Welcome to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, home of The Punctual Plumber. We specialize in plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation jobs. Our goal is to provide you with prompt, friendly, dependable service for all of your plumbing needs. If there's any delay, it's you we pay. It's just our way of showing how much we value your business and $79 gets us to your front door. If a plumbing repair fails in the first two years, we will come in and fix the problem again at no cost to you. Our plumbing technicians are knowledgeable, friendly and neat. In fact, we pledge to leave your home mess-free, otherwise your service is on the house. We offer flexible financing and accept all major credit cards. Call us today and let us earn your business!
"Great customer service and work done on my project!"
Stephanie N on March 2025
We are a boutique style, very personal home remodeling company that works with each customer to get their project done at an affordable budget - From kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, painting, decking and more - we average 28%-37% less than our competitors. offer senior, military, education, first responder discounts with flexible payment terms and finance options.
"Great company and tremendous value highly recommend"
linda w on February 2025
We are a boutique style, very personal home remodeling company that works with each customer to get their project done at an affordable budget - From kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, painting, decking and more - we average 28%-37% less than our competitors. offer senior, military, education, first responder discounts with flexible payment terms and finance options.
"Great company and tremendous value highly recommend"
linda w on February 2025
Hartland Plumbing offers a comprehensive range of plumbing services for homeowners throughout the area. We use the latest technology to ensure the optimal functioning of your plumbing systems. Our professionals have many years of combined experience and are prepared to help with any plumbing issue that you may be faced with. Hartland Plumbing is known for superior workmanship, upfront pricing, and same-day service Master Plumber #: 8113417 EXP: 4/30/2027 Plumbing Contractor #: 8004718 EXP: 4/30/2027
"Casey did a great job installing a new stand alone bathtub for me along with a new acrylic shower system. He came on time and was very polite and efficient with his work. I will definitely be using Hartland Plumbing again."
Steve h on February 2025
Hartland Plumbing offers a comprehensive range of plumbing services for homeowners throughout the area. We use the latest technology to ensure the optimal functioning of your plumbing systems. Our professionals have many years of combined experience and are prepared to help with any plumbing issue that you may be faced with. Hartland Plumbing is known for superior workmanship, upfront pricing, and same-day service Master Plumber #: 8113417 EXP: 4/30/2027 Plumbing Contractor #: 8004718 EXP: 4/30/2027
"Casey did a great job installing a new stand alone bathtub for me along with a new acrylic shower system. He came on time and was very polite and efficient with his work. I will definitely be using Hartland Plumbing again."
Steve h on February 2025
AS Built LLC helps tackle any and all projects. Andy Searl has over 20 years of personal experience in remodeling and repairs for all types of homes and buildings. We are reliable, easy to work with, and dedicated to getting your home back into shape. Give us a call or click for a free estimate today! Remodeling and repairs, kitchen and bath, new builds too!
"Andy was great to work with. He was very accommodating when we added additional work onto our project. He was very responsive."
Jennifer V on January 2024
AS Built LLC helps tackle any and all projects. Andy Searl has over 20 years of personal experience in remodeling and repairs for all types of homes and buildings. We are reliable, easy to work with, and dedicated to getting your home back into shape. Give us a call or click for a free estimate today! Remodeling and repairs, kitchen and bath, new builds too!
"Andy was great to work with. He was very accommodating when we added additional work onto our project. He was very responsive."
Jennifer V on January 2024
If it is construction, WE DO IT! Basement remodeling, siding, doors windows, Trim, Kitchens, commercial doors and hardware, commercial remodeling, custom homes, additions, wood decks and much more.
"Could not be happier with the work. The installed new cabinets, handles plumbing, skimmed the walls, added floor tiles and fixed the ceiling. Cleaned up everyday and always arrived promptly at 8. Great group to work with!"
Tamara H on July 2023
If it is construction, WE DO IT! Basement remodeling, siding, doors windows, Trim, Kitchens, commercial doors and hardware, commercial remodeling, custom homes, additions, wood decks and much more.
"Could not be happier with the work. The installed new cabinets, handles plumbing, skimmed the walls, added floor tiles and fixed the ceiling. Cleaned up everyday and always arrived promptly at 8. Great group to work with!"
Tamara H on July 2023
https://motorcityhomeimprovements.com/ Motor City Home Improvement of Flint has been building decks, garages, patio enclosures, additions, and more since 1939. We are a locally owned business and have the experience you need when it comes to new construction as well as remodeling. No matter what your project is, we can help you get it done right. Motor City Home Improvements offers a wide variety of services to fit your needs. We specialize in residential projects, but also provide commercial services as well. Call Today 810-235-0653
"The entire team was extremely professional and completed the work in a timely manner. Our master bathroom was completely renovated. Old fixtures were removed and a new full size walk-in shower was installed. We liked Greg’s work and quality so much that we are having Motor City renovate our kitchen."
Gary D on January 2025
https://motorcityhomeimprovements.com/ Motor City Home Improvement of Flint has been building decks, garages, patio enclosures, additions, and more since 1939. We are a locally owned business and have the experience you need when it comes to new construction as well as remodeling. No matter what your project is, we can help you get it done right. Motor City Home Improvements offers a wide variety of services to fit your needs. We specialize in residential projects, but also provide commercial services as well. Call Today 810-235-0653
"The entire team was extremely professional and completed the work in a timely manner. Our master bathroom was completely renovated. Old fixtures were removed and a new full size walk-in shower was installed. We liked Greg’s work and quality so much that we are having Motor City renovate our kitchen."
Gary D on January 2025
Brock Mechanical is proud to be providing the local area with expert plumbing needs, repairs and tasks. We are a locally owned and operated business with a staff that is dedicated to your satisfaction. Call us and see why our customers call us for all their plumbing needs. We look forward to earning your business.
"They did a great job."
John K on March 2025
Brock Mechanical is proud to be providing the local area with expert plumbing needs, repairs and tasks. We are a locally owned and operated business with a staff that is dedicated to your satisfaction. Call us and see why our customers call us for all their plumbing needs. We look forward to earning your business.
"They did a great job."
John K on March 2025
Atlas Home Improvement is a Specialty Contractor that has served more than 20,000 satisfied customers since 1989. We are a CAPS (Certified Aging in Place) Contractor that offers Jacuzzi Bath Remodel solutions including bathtubs, showers, tub to shower conversions and barrier free showers. Additionally, we sell both complete Bath Remodeling as well as Kitchen Remodeling. We sell Gutter Helmet gutter guards and seamless gutters including a heat wire solution to melt icicles and help with ice damming. As part of our Aging In Place division, we also offer Walk-in Tubs and custom Stair Lifts.
"Great work. Love the new walk in shower. Workers are great, very courteous. Very well built. Thank you"
Mark L on March 2025
Atlas Home Improvement is a Specialty Contractor that has served more than 20,000 satisfied customers since 1989. We are a CAPS (Certified Aging in Place) Contractor that offers Jacuzzi Bath Remodel solutions including bathtubs, showers, tub to shower conversions and barrier free showers. Additionally, we sell both complete Bath Remodeling as well as Kitchen Remodeling. We sell Gutter Helmet gutter guards and seamless gutters including a heat wire solution to melt icicles and help with ice damming. As part of our Aging In Place division, we also offer Walk-in Tubs and custom Stair Lifts.
"Great work. Love the new walk in shower. Workers are great, very courteous. Very well built. Thank you"
Mark L on March 2025
Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.
Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.
Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.
You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.
Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.