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Sump Pump Repair and Installation in Columbus, OH
Central Ohio clay soil holds rain against your foundation, and the sump pump is what keeps it out of the basement. We repair, replace and install sump pumps and battery backups, with a flat price before we start, from our office on West Goodale Boulevard.
Signs Your Sump Pump Needs Attention
A sump pump usually fails during the storm that needs it most. Act on these first:
It Runs Nonstop
A stuck float, a failed check valve or a pump that's too small for the water coming in.
It Hums but Doesn't Pump
A jammed impeller or a dying motor. Water keeps rising until the pit overflows.
It Cycles On and Off Every Few Seconds
Often a bad check valve sending water back into the pit, or a float set wrong.
You Don't Know How Old It Is
Most pumps last around 7 to 10 years. If yours came with the house, have it checked before spring.
Sump Pumps in Columbus Homes
Columbus basements deal with a mix of clay soil, heavy spring rain and older foundations. Here's what we see when sump pumps fail here.
Clay Soil Holds Water
Dense clay drains slowly, so after a heavy rain, water sits against the foundation and keeps feeding the sump pit for hours or days. An undersized or tired pump can't keep up.
Battery Backups for Storm Outages
Strong storms that fill the pit can also knock out power. A battery backup keeps pumping when the main pump can't.
Where the Water Goes
Sump water should discharge outside, away from the house, never into the sanitary sewer. In older neighborhoods with combined sewers, extra water in the sewer is exactly what causes backups.
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What We Do on a Sump Pump Call
Same process whether the pump died during a storm or you want it replaced before the season.
1. Test the Whole System
Pump, float, check valve, discharge line and backup, not just the motor.
2. Repair or Replace, Honestly
If a part fixes it, we say so. If the pump is near the end, we explain your options, including a battery backup.
3. Flat Price First
You get a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Customer Stories
Sump Pump Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
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"Called them out on a Saturday morning after our sump pump died and we were panicking about the basement flooding here in German Village, and J. Blanton Plumbing had someone out same-day to replace it. The tech was clean, careful with our floors, and explained everything before starting the work - couldn't ask for better service."
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"Andrew A and Andrew M were remarkable!!!! We were in such a panic - just moving into our new home that day and they were professional and so knowledgeable! They are amazing!!!"
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"Professional and on time. Did a good job replacing an ejector pump and a sump pump. Highly recommend and Derek was great to work with!"
Got Questions?
Sump Pump Questions From Columbus Homeowners
If the basement is finished, yes. The storms that fill the pit can also cut the power.
If you have a finished basement or anything valuable down there, yes. Heavy storms fill the pit fastest, and they're also when power is most likely to go out. A backup keeps pumping when the main pump stops.
Most last around 7 to 10 years. Older or noisy pumps are worth checking before spring.
Most sump pumps last around 7 to 10 years, less if they run often. In clay soil, pumps tend to run longer after every rain, so if yours is past 7 years or getting noisy, have it checked before spring.
No. A sump pump handles groundwater. Sewer backups need a different fix.
No. A sump pump moves groundwater. Water or sewage coming up through a floor drain is a sewer problem and needs a different fix, like clearing the line, a backflow valve or an overhead sewer system.
It depends on the pump, backup and pit. You get a flat price first.
It depends on the pump, whether you add a battery backup, the condition of the pit and discharge line and access. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
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What We Fix
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Toilets & Fixtures
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
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Ready Before the Next Storm?
Our Columbus office is at 1387 W. Goodale Blvd, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Grandview Heights, Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Victorian Village, German Village, Bexley, Hilliard, Dublin and more.
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