Sump Pump & Ejector Pump Services in Wheaton, Illinois & DuPage County
Principle Plumbing has been your complete defense against basement flooding and sewage backups in DuPage County since 2011. We install, repair, and maintain sump pumps and ejector pumps to protect your home.
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Sump Pumps & Ejector Pumps Services for DuPage County area residents
lincensed, bonded, insured, Experienced & Professional Plumbers in DuPage County, Illinois. Local residents choose Principle Plumbing for:
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Principle Plumbing Will Fix Your Sump Pumps & Ejector Pumps Issues, Same Day
Overview of Services:
Service Fee: $89 (waived with repair)
Up Front Pricing: We Have Fair Estimates & Pricing
Typical Completion Time: 30 minutes to 3 hours
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Founded in 2011, Principle Plumbing - Serving Addison, Aurora, Bartlett, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Burr Ridge, Carol Stream, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Eola, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Hanover Park, Hinsdale, Itasca, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Roselle, Schaumburg, Villa Park, Warrenville, West Chicago, Westmont, Wheaton, Willowbrook, Winfield, Wood Dale, Woodridge in DuPage County, Illinois • Friendly Reliable Service • (630) 346-1389
A sump pump is the heart of your home's waterproofing system. It sits in the sump pit where the weeping tile deposits collected groundwater. When the water level rises, it activates a float switch, turns the pump on, and forcefully ejects the water through a discharge pipe to a safe distance away from your home.
Comprehensive Sump Pump Services: At Principle Plumbing, we provide complete sump pump solutions to protect your basement from flooding and water damage.
Installation & Replacement: Whether you need a new system or an upgrade, we install high-quality, reliable pumps tailored to your home's specific water table and drainage needs.
We Install the Best Brands Your peace of mind depends on reliability we recommend and install the best brands in the industry.
Our Sump Pump Services Include: When you choose Principle Plumbing, you get:
Expert Repair Services: We diagnose and fix all common issues, including pumps that won't turn on, won't shut off, have a stuck float switch, or are making grinding noises.
Battery Backup Installation: Illinois storms often cause power outages. A battery backup system is essential insurance, automatically taking over when the power goes out.
Basement Backup Systems: For basement basckup systems, the secondary pump automatically activates if your home loses power, your primary pump fails, or water enters too quickly.
Regular Maintenance & Testing: We offer annual check-ups to clean debris from the pit, test the float switch and check valve, and ensure your entire system is ready for the wet season.
Professional Installation: All installations performed by licensed plumbers according to local building codes for your protection and peace of mind.
Comprehensive Sump Pump & Ejector Pump Services
From installation to emergency repair, we provide complete basement protection solutions for we bring years of experience homes.
Sump Pump Installation & Repair
A sump pump is the heart of your home's waterproofing system. It sits in the sump pit where the weeping tile deposits collected groundwater, protecting your basement from flooding.
At Principle Plumbing, we install high-quality, reliable pumps tailored to your home's specific water table and drainage needs.
OUR SUMP PUMP SERVICES:
- Installation & Replacement: Whether you need a new system or an upgrade, we install the best equipment and products known for reliable performance.
- Sump Pump Repair: We diagnose and fix all common issues, including pumps that won't turn on, won't shut off, have a stuck float switch, or are making grinding noises.
- Battery Backup Installation: Illinois storms often cause power outages. Basement Battery Backup System automatically takes over when the power goes out, ensuring continuous protection.
- Annual Maintenance: We offer yearly check-ups to clean debris from the pit, test the float switch and check valve, and ensure your system is ready for the wet season.
We recommend having your sump pump professionally inspected at least once a year, ideally in early spring before heavy rain season begins.
Sewage Ejector Pump Services
If you have a bathroom, laundry room, or wet bar in your basement, you need an ejector pump. Because basement plumbing is below the main sewer line, an ejector pump actively pumps wastewater up for proper disposal.
A failure here can lead to a messy and hazardous sewage backup. That's why we provide expert installation, repair, and maintenance services.
OUR EJECTOR PUMP SERVICES:
- Installation & Replacement: We correctly size and install powerful, reliable ejector pumps and sealed basins to handle your basement's wastewater needs.
- Expert Repair Services: We solve common problems like clogging, alarm failures, or pumps that are running continuously or won't activate.
- Grinder Pump Upgrades: For ultimate reliability, we recommend the Liberty Pumps ProVore 380. Its V-Slice® cutter technology shreds difficult waste like sanitary products and wipes that would jam a standard ejector pump.
- Alarm System Installation: An alarm provides early warning of a malfunction before a backup occurs, giving you time to take action and prevent messy sewage backups.
With Principle Plumbing, you get licensed, insured & bonded plumbers who understand ejector pump systems and provide upfront, honest pricing.
Why Choose Principle Plumbing?
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Why Your Home Needs a Quality Sump Pump System
For homeowners in DuPage County and the Chicagoland Area, a dry and usable basement is invaluable. Our local weather, from heavy spring rains to rapid snowmelt, puts every foundation at risk of water intrusion. A professionally installed and maintained sump pump is your home's most crucial defense.
Understanding Your Home's Water Risk
Many homeowners wonder why their basement is prone to dampness or flooding. The answer lies in the ground around your home and how your house was designed to manage water.
Hydrostatic Pressure: The Invisible Threat: After a heavy rain or snowmelt, the soil around your foundation becomes saturated. In our region, this is often dense, clay-based soil that doesn't drain quickly. This saturation creates immense pressure, known as hydrostatic pressure, that constantly pushes water against your foundation walls and floor.
The Foundation's Drainage System: Your home has a hidden defense system: the weeping tile or foundation drain. This porous pipe installed around the base of your foundation collects excess groundwater and channels it to a central point—the sump pit. The weeping tile is the moat; the sump pump is the guard that ejects the water from that moat.
Common Issues That Worsen the Problem: Improper grading, clogged gutters and downspouts, and window well leaks can all overwhelm your drainage system, making a reliable sump pump absolutely essential.
At Principle Plumbing, we don't just see the pump; we understand how your home's grading, gutters, and foundation drainage system all work together. Trust us for complete basement protection.
What Makes Principle Plumbing Different
We have years of experience providing the best plumbing solutions in the Chicagoland area.
Licensed Plumbers
Our plumbers are highly-trained, lincensed, bonded, insured experienced pros with an eye for quality and a heart for customer service
Qualified Manufacturer Installations
We are qualified in top brands like Bradford White, Navien, Delta, Kohler and many others, to give expert service for all of your plumbing systems
Neighborhood Roots
As a locally-owned and operated company, we love the DuPage County and Chicago area that we call home. We bring personalized care and friendly service to every job
Same-Day Service
We provide Same-Day service throughout DuPage County. We're able to provide speedy service your home needs, often within a few hours
Your Sump & Ejector Pump Questions Answered
Get answers to the most common questions about sump pumps and ejector pumps in DuPage County homes.
A sump pump handles groundwater and rainwater (clear water) to keep your basement dry. An ejector pump handles wastewater and sewage from basement plumbing and is installed in a sealed, gas-tight basin. If you have a basement bathroom or laundry, you likely need both systems.
The cost to replace a standard sump pump in the Chicagoland and DuPage County area depends on the pump model you choose and the condition of the existing discharge piping. Adding a battery backup system is an additional investment that provides essential protection during power outages.
We recommend having your sump pump professionally inspected and maintained at least once a year, ideally in the early spring before the heavy rain season begins. Regular maintenance includes cleaning debris from the pit, testing the float switch and check valve, and ensuring your system is ready when you need it most.
If your ejector pump alarm sounds, you should immediately stop using any basement plumbing (toilets, sinks, showers) to prevent a backup. Then, call a lincensed, bonded, insured, experienced plumber like Principle Plumbing for emergency service. The alarm indicates the pump isn't removing wastewater properly, which can lead to a messy and hazardous sewage backup.
Common reasons include a stuck float switch, power supply issues, a tripped circuit breaker, or a failed pump motor. First, check that the pump is plugged in and the circuit breaker hasn't tripped. If power is on but the pump still won't activate, call a professional plumber to diagnose the problem before flooding occurs.
Yes! Illinois storms often cause power outages, and that's exactly when you need your sump pump most. A battery backup system is essential insurance that automatically takes over when the power goes out, protecting your basement from flooding during storms when your primary pump can't run.
A grinder pump is an upgraded ejector pump with powerful cutting blades that shred solid waste before pumping it. For basement bathrooms, we recommend the Liberty Pumps ProVore 380 with V-Slice® cutter technology. It provides superior protection by grinding difficult waste like sanitary products and wipes that would jam a standard ejector pump.
A musty smell near your sump pump can indicate standing water in the pit (pump not working properly), mold growth due to excess moisture, or a missing or damaged pit cover allowing sewer gases to escape. A professional inspection can identify and fix the source of the odor while ensuring your pump is functioning correctly.
Have more questions? Contact Principle Plumbing today for expert sump pump and ejector pump service.
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Addison, Aurora, Bartlett, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Burr Ridge, Carol Stream, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Eola, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Hanover Park, Hinsdale, Itasca, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Roselle, Schaumburg, Villa Park, Warrenville, West Chicago, Westmont, Wheaton, Willowbrook, Winfield, Wood Dale, Woodridge Illinois, DuPage County Illinois, Cook County Illinois, Chicago, Illinois and the Greator Chicagoland area
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