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Avatar for Delaware Plumbing Professionals
Delaware Plumbing Professionals
4.6(
641
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They performed the work quickly and the guy was nice but the charge was 480 for a clearing a basement accessible drain. Got quotes from other for 150-350~ for clearing the same drain but wouldn’t come out as soon as DE plumbing pros. Seems very overpriced and wouldn’t use again unless I absolutely had to. Their customer service was good and theirs plumbers professional."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Dry Tech Waterproofing Solutions
Dry Tech Waterproofing Solutions
4.4(
274
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a wall in my basement that was filing up with water from runoff outside. The wall started leaking into my basement. The crew jackhammered a trench along the wall in my basement and installed a drainage pipe, fill and a sump pump. They cemented over the trench and it looks like they were never here. Lots of rain since then and my basement is dry. Timely and professional- highly recommend"
Digging out the area
Filling in the crack
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Insulation board is placed over the Water Shield
Water Shield

+24

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
251 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Worthington Basement Health Systems
4.6(
48
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1962

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The moisture entering our home through foundation walls and permeating the interior environment was a concern for the health of our home and our family. The French drain, sump pump and EZ Breathe Ventilation system recommended and installed by Worthington made an immediate and significant improvement to the air quality in our home and the long-term stabilization of our structure. The team was highly professional in consultation and performance. We couldn't be more satisfied or relieved!"
step one - drainage
step two - rainscreen
step three - HDPE encapsulation
finished product
Glentronics Pro Series Pumps

+22

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Done Right Today, Inc.
Done Right Today, Inc.
4.8(
608
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very professional. I had a sump pump and backup pump installed as well as a hot water heater. Both guys did a great job. Both items are working beautifully. My husband and I could not be more pleased. Done Right Today will be the company we call with our next plumbing problem."
Water Heater Install
Done Right Today
Parked at a customers house for repair work.
Done Right Today
AC Repair

+1

Response time7 hrs
882 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Delaware Plumbing Professionals, LLC
Delaware Plumbing Professionals, LLC
4.7(
455
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The team was very knowledgeable and helped explain my options. Gave me upfront pricing for each option so I could weigh those options before proceeding with a sump pump replacement. The parts were delivered and installed on the same visit. It helped keep my basement dry."
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new water conditioner
sewer line replacement
well to public water conversion
water conditioner

+3

Response time40 mins
396 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Wilmington
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Wilmington
4.1(
176
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Hockessin, DE

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.

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