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Avatar for Travis Martin Plumbing, Inc.

Travis Martin Plumbing, Inc.

13352 Big Basin Way
5.00(
8
)
•Approved Pro

Travis Martin Plumbing, Inc.

13352 Big Basin Way
5.00(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Travis Martin Plumbing is the premier professional plumbing company offering a wide variety of residential services to our clients in and around San Lorenzo Valley, Santa Cruz, and San Jose. Travis is known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with true professionals at work for you!

"Travis is a great guy. He's very friendly, kind, and thoughtful. Him and his crew above and beyond to help. He does excellent work. I've already recommended him to many of my friends."

Lisa P on May 2019

Travis Martin Plumbing is the premier professional plumbing company offering a wide variety of residential services to our clients in and around San Lorenzo Valley, Santa Cruz, and San Jose. Travis is known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with true professionals at work for you!

"Travis is a great guy. He's very friendly, kind, and thoughtful. Him and his crew above and beyond to help. He does excellent work. I've already recommended him to many of my friends."

Lisa P on May 2019

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Attic Pros

718 Douglas Ave
4.91(
195
)
•Approved Pro

Attic Pros

718 Douglas Ave
4.91(
195
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
61 local quotes requested

Attic Pros provides outstanding products combined with superior service to ensure your satisfaction. Our team work's directly with you making sure we cover all areas that may have insulation issues. Once we've done this we can make a custom plan for property. Call Attic Pro Today for your professional consultation. *******5% Off Mold Removal Project******* For a limited time, we're excited to offer you a special discount of 5% off your mold removal project. Don't miss out on this opportunity to ensure a healthier environment for your home or business while saving money. Contact us today to schedule your mold inspection and take advantage of this exclusive offer!

"Hired to blow new insulation into the attic. Reasonable pricing, professional people who showed up on time and kept the work area clean. Would recommend."

Joyce S on August 2025

Attic Pros provides outstanding products combined with superior service to ensure your satisfaction. Our team work's directly with you making sure we cover all areas that may have insulation issues. Once we've done this we can make a custom plan for property. Call Attic Pro Today for your professional consultation. *******5% Off Mold Removal Project******* For a limited time, we're excited to offer you a special discount of 5% off your mold removal project. Don't miss out on this opportunity to ensure a healthier environment for your home or business while saving money. Contact us today to schedule your mold inspection and take advantage of this exclusive offer!

"Hired to blow new insulation into the attic. Reasonable pricing, professional people who showed up on time and kept the work area clean. Would recommend."

Joyce S on August 2025

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Escamilla Plumbing and Rooter Inc.

Lafayette Street
4.95(
42
)
•Approved Pro

Escamilla Plumbing and Rooter Inc.

Lafayette Street
4.95(
42
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 local quotes requested

Escamilla Plumbing & Rooter Inc. Offers reliable plumbing services at the most competitive prices. With our stellar plumbing services, we will get your plumbing system back to working at its best in no time. Whether you are experiencing a complicated plumbing issue, broken water heater, cracked plumbing fixture or leaking faucet, our experienced technicians will work quickly to fix your problem and eliminate your frustrations! We serve San Jose, Milpitas, Santa Clara,Campbell, Saratoga, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Gatos, and SunnyValle. We specialize in complete plumbing services including drain cleaning, clogged toilet repair, sewer replacement, cleanout installation, water leak repair, water system repipe, water service replacement, leaky toilet, household gas testing, household gas system leak detection, gas line repair, gas system repipe, gas leaks, water heater maintenance, water heater repair, water heater replacement, tankless water heater installation, tankless water heater maintenance, and tankless water heater repair.

"Finished on the same day"

Martin N on March 2025

Escamilla Plumbing & Rooter Inc. Offers reliable plumbing services at the most competitive prices. With our stellar plumbing services, we will get your plumbing system back to working at its best in no time. Whether you are experiencing a complicated plumbing issue, broken water heater, cracked plumbing fixture or leaking faucet, our experienced technicians will work quickly to fix your problem and eliminate your frustrations! We serve San Jose, Milpitas, Santa Clara,Campbell, Saratoga, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Gatos, and SunnyValle. We specialize in complete plumbing services including drain cleaning, clogged toilet repair, sewer replacement, cleanout installation, water leak repair, water system repipe, water service replacement, leaky toilet, household gas testing, household gas system leak detection, gas line repair, gas system repipe, gas leaks, water heater maintenance, water heater repair, water heater replacement, tankless water heater installation, tankless water heater maintenance, and tankless water heater repair.

"Finished on the same day"

Martin N on March 2025

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Jose's Plumbing & Rooter Incorporated

3621 Lafayette Street, Unit 4
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro

Jose's Plumbing & Rooter Incorporated

3621 Lafayette Street, Unit 4
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
13 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Professional & knowleadeable of our plumbing needs . Jose was honest & sincere with communication & resolved and immediately remediated a better solution . The utility sink & plumbing is excellent work & efficiently completed the job with expectancy . The plumber was courteous & tidy around work area . We are happy with the job done especially customer service we received . Thank you ! "

Melany R on May 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Professional & knowleadeable of our plumbing needs . Jose was honest & sincere with communication & resolved and immediately remediated a better solution . The utility sink & plumbing is excellent work & efficiently completed the job with expectancy . The plumber was courteous & tidy around work area . We are happy with the job done especially customer service we received . Thank you ! "

Melany R on May 2025

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Happy Again Appliance Service

3.71(
14
)
•Approved Pro

Happy Again Appliance Service

3.71(
14
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
303 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Need help repairing your appliance? We can help! Happy Again Appliance is working to make YOU HAPPY. We try to make your appliance fixing same day. With over 10 years of appliance repair and HVAC experience, we are here to help you with all your major appliance needs and HVAC needs EXCEPT DISHWASHERS. Ask us about our senior discount. You will love our customer service and patience with your project. We are passionate about quality work and you won't find better service with any other company. Message or text now to schedule your service! Thank you to be HAPPY AGAIN

"Vincent and his assistant Sergei took on a difficult job of installing a stove top and a downdraft fan that posed some challenges of fitting into an existing counter space. An installer sent by the dealer failed at this task but they were careful and creative in finding solutions. We appreciated the attention to detail and their hard work - and the result was fabulous. Not least, the price was reasonable and both of them were easy and pleasant to work with. No hesitation in recommending their services."

Daniel S on December 2024

Need help repairing your appliance? We can help! Happy Again Appliance is working to make YOU HAPPY. We try to make your appliance fixing same day. With over 10 years of appliance repair and HVAC experience, we are here to help you with all your major appliance needs and HVAC needs EXCEPT DISHWASHERS. Ask us about our senior discount. You will love our customer service and patience with your project. We are passionate about quality work and you won't find better service with any other company. Message or text now to schedule your service! Thank you to be HAPPY AGAIN

"Vincent and his assistant Sergei took on a difficult job of installing a stove top and a downdraft fan that posed some challenges of fitting into an existing counter space. An installer sent by the dealer failed at this task but they were careful and creative in finding solutions. We appreciated the attention to detail and their hard work - and the result was fabulous. Not least, the price was reasonable and both of them were easy and pleasant to work with. No hesitation in recommending their services."

Daniel S on December 2024

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Plumbtree Plumbing and Rooter, Inc.

210 Paraiso Ct
5.00(
18
)
•Approved Pro

Plumbtree Plumbing and Rooter, Inc.

210 Paraiso Ct
5.00(
18
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 local quotes requested

*Emergency Services Available. Plumbtree Plumbing & Rooter offers reliable plumbing services at the most competitive prices. With our stellar plumbing services, we will get your plumbing system back to working at its best in no time. Whether you are experiencing a complicated plumbing issue, broken water heater, cracked plumbing fixture, or leaking faucet, our experienced technicians will work quickly to fix your problem and eliminate your frustrations! We serve San Jose, Milpitas, Santa Clara, Campbell, Saratoga, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Fremont, Newark, Union City, Redwood City, Atherton, Menlo Park, and Morgan Hill. We specialize in complete plumbing services, including drain cleaning, clogged toilet repair, sewer replacement, cleanout installation, water leak repair, water system repipe, water service replacement, leaky toilet, household gas testing, household gas system leak detection, gas line repair, gas system repipe, gas leaks, water heater maintenance, water heater repair, water heater replacement, tankless water heater installation, tankless water heater maintenance, and tankless water heater repair.

"Our potfiller kitchen faucet began to leak at the wall. Great reviews on Yelp and Nextdoor prompted us to contact Plumbtree Plumbing. Their online appointment facility was very easy to use; an appointment was secured for the same afternoon. A very professional, courteous, and personable plumber, Bruce, diagnosed the problem and made an expert repair for a reasonable cost. We were very pleased. Bruce was genuinely concerned about our home's plumbing. Without any sales pressure at all, he and his equally expert associate, Matthew, made an inspection of our water pipes and discovered three issues: 1) the "water shutoff valve" at the base of the house was actually a gas shutoff valve!, and 2) a number of our water pipes were galvanized pipe instead of the desired/required copper pipe. While under the house, Matthew spotted issue # 3) and photographed it: one of our heating ducts had become disconnected, thus pumping hot air into the crawlspace! So, we are having Plumbtree Pumping come back to make a thorough estimate to correct items 1) and 2). (And our HVAC people will fix item 3)!) Please strongly consider using Plumbtree Plumbing for all your plumbing needs!"

Dennis H on December 2024

*Emergency Services Available. Plumbtree Plumbing & Rooter offers reliable plumbing services at the most competitive prices. With our stellar plumbing services, we will get your plumbing system back to working at its best in no time. Whether you are experiencing a complicated plumbing issue, broken water heater, cracked plumbing fixture, or leaking faucet, our experienced technicians will work quickly to fix your problem and eliminate your frustrations! We serve San Jose, Milpitas, Santa Clara, Campbell, Saratoga, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Fremont, Newark, Union City, Redwood City, Atherton, Menlo Park, and Morgan Hill. We specialize in complete plumbing services, including drain cleaning, clogged toilet repair, sewer replacement, cleanout installation, water leak repair, water system repipe, water service replacement, leaky toilet, household gas testing, household gas system leak detection, gas line repair, gas system repipe, gas leaks, water heater maintenance, water heater repair, water heater replacement, tankless water heater installation, tankless water heater maintenance, and tankless water heater repair.

"Our potfiller kitchen faucet began to leak at the wall. Great reviews on Yelp and Nextdoor prompted us to contact Plumbtree Plumbing. Their online appointment facility was very easy to use; an appointment was secured for the same afternoon. A very professional, courteous, and personable plumber, Bruce, diagnosed the problem and made an expert repair for a reasonable cost. We were very pleased. Bruce was genuinely concerned about our home's plumbing. Without any sales pressure at all, he and his equally expert associate, Matthew, made an inspection of our water pipes and discovered three issues: 1) the "water shutoff valve" at the base of the house was actually a gas shutoff valve!, and 2) a number of our water pipes were galvanized pipe instead of the desired/required copper pipe. While under the house, Matthew spotted issue # 3) and photographed it: one of our heating ducts had become disconnected, thus pumping hot air into the crawlspace! So, we are having Plumbtree Pumping come back to make a thorough estimate to correct items 1) and 2). (And our HVAC people will fix item 3)!) Please strongly consider using Plumbtree Plumbing for all your plumbing needs!"

Dennis H on December 2024

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Bueno Plumbing and Rooter

4954 Rue Calais
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro

Bueno Plumbing and Rooter

4954 Rue Calais
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
717 local quotes requested

Looking for the best plumber in San Jose, CA? Our team of highly skilled and experienced plumbers specializes in both residential and commercial plumbing, including 24/7 emergency services. From urgent repairs to full repiping and hot water installations, we do it all—ensuring quality workmanship and lasting results. Whether you need a quick fix, a major installation, or routine maintenance, we provide top-tier service at competitive rates. San Jose homeowners and businesses trust us for dependable plumbing solutions backed by high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship. Don’t let plumbing problems disrupt your day—call the most trusted plumbers in San Jose, CA, and get the job done right!

"Excellent job. Very courteous, cleaned up after. Great price."

j I on February 2025

Looking for the best plumber in San Jose, CA? Our team of highly skilled and experienced plumbers specializes in both residential and commercial plumbing, including 24/7 emergency services. From urgent repairs to full repiping and hot water installations, we do it all—ensuring quality workmanship and lasting results. Whether you need a quick fix, a major installation, or routine maintenance, we provide top-tier service at competitive rates. San Jose homeowners and businesses trust us for dependable plumbing solutions backed by high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship. Don’t let plumbing problems disrupt your day—call the most trusted plumbers in San Jose, CA, and get the job done right!

"Excellent job. Very courteous, cleaned up after. Great price."

j I on February 2025

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Tool Time Home Improvement

2670 S WHITE RD
4.58(
191
)
•Approved Pro

Tool Time Home Improvement

2670 S WHITE RD
4.58(
191
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
880 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

At Tool Time Construction, no project is too big or too small. From quick handyman fixes like drywall patches to full-scale home remodels and rebuilds, we bring exceptional craftsmanship and care to every job. Based in San Jose, we proudly serve the Bay Area, offering a seamless experience and results you can trust. Why Choose Us? • Versatile Expertise: Whether it’s a minor repair or a complete home transformation, we have the skills and experience to handle it all. • Customer-Focused Service: Your satisfaction is our priority. We ensure open communication and a stress-free process from start to finish. • Attention to Detail: We take pride in delivering high-quality results that stand the test of time. Let’s Build Together From the smallest fixes to the biggest dreams, Tool Time Construction is here to help. Contact us today to discuss your project: • Website: gotooltime.net • Phone: 408-547-9444 • Email: contact@gotooltime.net Let us help make your home everything you’ve imagined—and more!

"They did a good job!"

Andre S on March 2025

At Tool Time Construction, no project is too big or too small. From quick handyman fixes like drywall patches to full-scale home remodels and rebuilds, we bring exceptional craftsmanship and care to every job. Based in San Jose, we proudly serve the Bay Area, offering a seamless experience and results you can trust. Why Choose Us? • Versatile Expertise: Whether it’s a minor repair or a complete home transformation, we have the skills and experience to handle it all. • Customer-Focused Service: Your satisfaction is our priority. We ensure open communication and a stress-free process from start to finish. • Attention to Detail: We take pride in delivering high-quality results that stand the test of time. Let’s Build Together From the smallest fixes to the biggest dreams, Tool Time Construction is here to help. Contact us today to discuss your project: • Website: gotooltime.net • Phone: 408-547-9444 • Email: contact@gotooltime.net Let us help make your home everything you’ve imagined—and more!

"They did a good job!"

Andre S on March 2025

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RockBay Construction and Remodeling

303 Twin Dolphin Dr. 6th Floor
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro

RockBay Construction and Remodeling

303 Twin Dolphin Dr. 6th Floor
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Rock Bay Construction & Remodeling . Based in the heart of the Bay Area, CA, and backed by over 10 years of design-build experience. Our family-owned company prides itself on delivering high-quality construction, remodeling, and design services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Whether modernizing kitchens and bathrooms, adding new rooms, or executing complete home renovations, our expert team ensures precision, reliability, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Partner with us to elevate your space with the perfect blend of functionality and style. Contact us today to get started! Licensed, bonded and insured. Lic # 119693

"It was such a smooth process. Our bathroom looks amazing. The team was very accommodating to last minute changes by us, very transparent in communicating to us on the milestones. We were also at work during the day and felt very safe with the workers around our dog. The project manager brought the right skilled plumbers, electricians and tile people to work on the project and it felt like a white glove treatment. On the cost side, very affordable for the quality of work they perform and we found the transparency in pricing very critical to us picking them."

Nilotpal P on February 2025

Rock Bay Construction & Remodeling . Based in the heart of the Bay Area, CA, and backed by over 10 years of design-build experience. Our family-owned company prides itself on delivering high-quality construction, remodeling, and design services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Whether modernizing kitchens and bathrooms, adding new rooms, or executing complete home renovations, our expert team ensures precision, reliability, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Partner with us to elevate your space with the perfect blend of functionality and style. Contact us today to get started! Licensed, bonded and insured. Lic # 119693

"It was such a smooth process. Our bathroom looks amazing. The team was very accommodating to last minute changes by us, very transparent in communicating to us on the milestones. We were also at work during the day and felt very safe with the workers around our dog. The project manager brought the right skilled plumbers, electricians and tile people to work on the project and it felt like a white glove treatment. On the cost side, very affordable for the quality of work they perform and we found the transparency in pricing very critical to us picking them."

Nilotpal P on February 2025

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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4430 Yankee Hill Rd
4.64(
655
)
•Approved Pro

Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4430 Yankee Hill Rd
4.64(
655
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
5737 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"Just had the initial diagnostic visit. I was given terrible news (I'll probably end up getting a new furnace $$$), but the technician Ricky was wonderful. He was extremely polite, professional, and friendly. He did a very thorough inspection and then gave me a very thorough explanation of the problems. This included photos he took on the spot of some internal parts (oil leakage, heavy dust & dirt, stress markings).... at no point did I feel like I couldn't trust what he was telling or showing me. He answered every question I had. He went into the "attic" of my Eichler to check the ductwork (via a 14" hole in the closet ceiling, into space so shallow and tight I have no idea how the ductwork was ever even installed), and came out with photos to show me. The company was easy to work with when I had to change appointments, sent me email and text confirmations of everything, and gave me a day-before reminder of the appointment. I had an 8a- 11a window and received a text at 7:50a letting me know the technician was on his way, with a photo of him included. Perfect, perfect, perfect. The visit was $89 but reduced to $39 because I signed up for the MVP membership: $107 for a year which gets me all kinds of free services plus discounts on everything else. It even includes services on my water heater which they did not install! Additionally, they have some really good guarantees, MVP or not. Before leaving he called the office, explained all he'd found, and handed me the phone to set up an appointment with a "comfort specialist". Ariel (on the phone) was also extremely polite, professional, and friendly. These people are trained right! Or they're hiring very well. So, I will be meeting with someone to discuss repairs vs. replacement options. No repair work has been done yet (although Ricky did do a temporary fix that is allowing me to get some heat), so I can't fully review the company. But thus far I'm 100% pleased. This is probably the best experience I've ever had with any kind of repair technician. I've never used them before and have also never written a review before. The experience was just that good. I'll write another when I've finished with them just to give a full review, but so far perfect!"

Ann W on January 2019

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"Just had the initial diagnostic visit. I was given terrible news (I'll probably end up getting a new furnace $$$), but the technician Ricky was wonderful. He was extremely polite, professional, and friendly. He did a very thorough inspection and then gave me a very thorough explanation of the problems. This included photos he took on the spot of some internal parts (oil leakage, heavy dust & dirt, stress markings).... at no point did I feel like I couldn't trust what he was telling or showing me. He answered every question I had. He went into the "attic" of my Eichler to check the ductwork (via a 14" hole in the closet ceiling, into space so shallow and tight I have no idea how the ductwork was ever even installed), and came out with photos to show me. The company was easy to work with when I had to change appointments, sent me email and text confirmations of everything, and gave me a day-before reminder of the appointment. I had an 8a- 11a window and received a text at 7:50a letting me know the technician was on his way, with a photo of him included. Perfect, perfect, perfect. The visit was $89 but reduced to $39 because I signed up for the MVP membership: $107 for a year which gets me all kinds of free services plus discounts on everything else. It even includes services on my water heater which they did not install! Additionally, they have some really good guarantees, MVP or not. Before leaving he called the office, explained all he'd found, and handed me the phone to set up an appointment with a "comfort specialist". Ariel (on the phone) was also extremely polite, professional, and friendly. These people are trained right! Or they're hiring very well. So, I will be meeting with someone to discuss repairs vs. replacement options. No repair work has been done yet (although Ricky did do a temporary fix that is allowing me to get some heat), so I can't fully review the company. But thus far I'm 100% pleased. This is probably the best experience I've ever had with any kind of repair technician. I've never used them before and have also never written a review before. The experience was just that good. I'll write another when I've finished with them just to give a full review, but so far perfect!"

Ann W on January 2019

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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Saratoga, CA

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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