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The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati
4.2(
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Serving Winchester, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was not a foundation issue. Chris came and walked through all the locations which would’ve caused the dampness as a part of the free estimation and help me find the issue."
After Encapsulation
Before Slab Repair
After Slab Repair
Sump Pump
Wet Basement

+8

28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Dauenhauer Plumbing
4.4(
103
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Serving Winchester, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dalton from Dauenhaur plumbing was excellent. Customer service interactions were great. Overall good experience at a good price (in my opinion)."
93 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Lexington
4.3(
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Serving Winchester, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The plumbers were great did a great job & very professional. The cost of just installing a faucet that I had was very high for the installation only."
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Install

+22

Response time5 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
3.3(
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Serving Winchester, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Crew of Nikolai E, John S. And Spirit E did a great job today on our Crawlspace Entire crew were on time, friendly, and cleaned up after completion Steve"
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Foundation

+16

350 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Got Your 6 Plumbing LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Winchester, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jamie provided great service. He was quick to come out and fix the problem with my dishwasher installation. He explained the steps to me and fixed it the correct way! I couldn’t have asked for a better service. I would highly recommend using Jamie and Got Your 6 Plumbing!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clog Busterz
4.3(
41
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Serving Winchester, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very nice came in and removed water heater and had me wait for floor to dry out to see if it needed to be replaced. Then came back and installed new water heater. Explained everything"
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SDS Sewer & Drain Services, LLC
4.1(
88
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Serving Winchester, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I called to set up an appointment for an estimate. They were booked for 5 days so I was fine with that. When the manager called and I told him how much water was being lost from a water line I had someone at my door in 30 minutes. Wow! They said it was an emergency and found a couple of men to work on our problem that afternoon. There was someone working on the line until after 11 pm. It was 23 degrees and we begged them to go home much earlier but they refused to leave until we had water. The price was very reasonable. If you have a water line problem, drain or sump pump problem call SDS."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Pipe Surgeon Plumbing Ltd, Co.
4.3(
62
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Serving Winchester, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very knowledgeable. On time. Very professional. They installed a commode, kitchen faucet and a sump pump. Would highly recommend Jacob."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Winchester, KY

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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