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WaterWork Plumbing
4.8(
393
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Serving Romulus, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Adam was wonderful. He does excellent work. Cleans up after. Custom service very friendly. Called back immediately after search. Set up appointment same day. Came 2 hrs early then appointment which I appreciated due to my urgency. Thank you"
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Our guys are willing to go where ever they have to in order to make sure your drain is clean all the way through.
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+1

Response time11 hrs
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dry Basements Plus, LLC
4.6(
19
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Serving Romulus, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Let?s start up by saying this has been a total nightmare where from the beginning Craig came out to my house. Said he was the owner and tried to dry base my place and caused so much damage to my basement that we are going to get a lawyer involved now I?ve had numerous basement companies out and they said his system has failed. He wants to try to send a letter saying oh it?s coming through cracks in the basement when it?s clearly coming from his dry track system that failed in about 15 different spots. This is very ridiculous. I would steer clear this company. Do not waste your money. Do not waste your time. Stay far far away from this company check out all their other names they have numerous different names under their self then they want to say it?s coming through the cracks in the floor when you can clearly see where their track system failed a numerous spots. It?s a bunch of horseshit they don?t answer phone calls. They?ll leave you hanging dry and they?ll cost you thousands "
Waterproofing
Waterproofing
Waterproofing
Waterproofing
Perimeter Drainage System

+55

Response time30 mins
Response rate98%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Groundworks
4.5(
501
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Serving Romulus, MI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a sump pump system installed. Cannot say enough good things about it. The services team, Joshua, Abdul and Abidan did a great job. They were able to finish the job in one day. Joshua made sure he when over everything he was doing, what professionals. Thanks, FSM, for a job well done."
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Concrete

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584 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Romulus, MI

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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