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Avatar for Earl's Performance Plumbing
Earl's Performance Plumbing
4.5(
170
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason was very polite and the completed job was great. They disposed of the old tank water heater cleaned up the area and the install was completed in about 4 hrs. Very satisfied with the unit and the installation."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.6(
19
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Groundworks for foundation concerns. They were very prompt with returning my call and providing a free inspection. I had concerns for my 103 year old home, especially a section of the foundation. Their Inspector, Bob Bloom, arrived on time, was professional and experienced, took time to answer all my questions (thank you for not rushing), and provided me with useful feedback on my foundation and options for repair. Bob gave an honest assessment with no sales pressure. Although I decided to defer foundation work at this time, I will definitely use them in the future."
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Foundation

+16

190 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Express Sewer & Drain, INC.
4.6(
338
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Armando from Express Sewer and Drain assessed the repair and gave me estimates for replacing the ball valve and repairing the section to restore water to the pipe that provides water my front yard irrigation. He was fast, and efficient and is an excellent communicator. He answered all of my questions and provided options, and the recommended fix. I couldn't be happier with his work! Very happy with the price of repairs as well! Express Sewer and Drains pricing is half of the cost of the area's larger Plumbing service estimate. Icing on the cake is that when I told Armando that we had low water pressure in our Master Bathroom, he suggested a couple of things to check. We thought we were looking at needing to re-plumb the pipes into the Master Bath. I did what he suggested and like magic, we have restored water pressure without needing an expensive repair! Thank you Armando! We will definitely call Express Sewer and Drain in the future when we need plumbing work."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Huft Home Services
4.8(
453
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Unfortunately, drain would not work despite various methods employed by Hufts technician. Hufts was fair enough not to charge me for the visit. Guess its time for a new water heater."
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+19

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Joe Bryson Plumbing Heating and AC
4.9(
19
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bryson Heating and Air showed up on time! Gave me a reasonable bid. Installed a new unit! Cleaned out my old ductwork and took time after to show me how to clean my unit. Since I live in the country, “we got dirt!”! Joe himself over saw the whole process. Highly recommend! PS Joe also sold me a 25 Kilo Volt Solar panel grid. Saves me over $1000 am month. Solar is the way to go! Anything to save money right now."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
US Trenchless
4.9(
8
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"US Trenchless (Ross) preformed an inspection for us on a house we were buying. After we bought it, he installed a sewer access in the backyard. It was pretty cool to see the sewer pipe via their sewer camera. Very professional team doing the work. They left our backyard in the same condition as before. Highly recommend you have a sewer inspection from these guys if you're buying a home or have an older home. 
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Repiping Professionals
4.2(
50
)
Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When we purchased the house, it was a 30 year old home. Almost everybody in the period of five years to seven years wanted to convert to copper plumbing. So what they offered at that time was anyone you referred to if they chose to use their service, you have $500 cash payment which was really nice because half of our neighbors and our family members used them. I do not know what they do now, but it is a really nice service because they are a very good company. They did a great job."
President - George Anderson
Service Van
Repiping Worker
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Thornton, 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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