Is your unfinished basement flooding or collecting pools of water? Is your finished basement’s flooring feeling soft and weak from rot? No matter the cause, you have a serious moisture problem. Water and moisture in a basement can spell huge problems for your home down the line. So, how can you prevent basement flooding? The answer might just be a sump pump. Here’s how Leaquida Waterproofing can help.
Signs You Might Need a Sump Pump
Not every basement flood happens suddenly — often, the warning signs show up slowly and are easy to overlook. If you notice any of the following issues, it may be time to consider installing a sump pump:
- Water Seepage or Puddles on the Basement Floor
Even a thin layer of water or small puddles after rain can indicate groundwater is rising beneath your home.
- Damp or Musty Smell
Persistent odours are often caused by lingering moisture or mold growth — both signs that water isn’t draining properly.
- Visible Mold or Mildew on Walls or Floor
Mold needs moisture to grow. If you see black or green patches in your basement, the area may be too humid or wet — especially near the floor.
- Efflorescence (White Chalky Residue)
White powder on concrete walls or floors is left behind when water evaporates and deposits mineral salts. It’s a clear sign of regular moisture.
- Wall or Floor Cracks with Moisture
Cracks in foundation walls or floors can allow groundwater to seep in — a sump pump helps relieve that pressure by redirecting water away.
- Flooding During Heavy Rain or Snowmelt
If your basement has flooded once, it’s likely to happen again. A sump pump acts as a protective system during high water events.
Assess the Problem
The first thing we need to do is send out one of our plumbing experts to take a look at your home. The years of experience that Leaquida Waterproofing professionals have makes looking around and spotting the source of the problem a piece of cake.
Some basement moisture problems are caused by leaking walls or condensation. Both of these have different solutions. However, if it’s water coming up through the subfloor, a sump pump is the only solution.
Why Is There Water?
Water can leak up through a subfloor in both finished and unfinished basements. In unfinished spaces, where the floor is cement or dirt, this usually leads to mud, pooling, or a complete flood. For those of you with things in your unfinished basement, such as laundry machines, stored boxes, or canned food, flooding id dangerous. Even if the amount of standing water is very shallow, this is a huge health and safety concern.
Why Is Standing Water Dangerous?
The reason why this is so dangerous comes in a number of forms. For one, if you have laundry machinery in your basement, it’s getting electrical input. A flood that rises high enough to meet with the bottom of the machines can come into contact with electrical components. This can electrify the entire wet area, which can electrocute you.
Standing water is also very attractive to rodents, who need water to live, and bugs, who want to lay eggs in it. Pests are universally dangerous for your health, as they carry diseases of all kind. Even small amounts of water or damp on the floor can spur mold growth, potentially leading to chronic respiratory illness or allergic reactions.
Even if all of these dangers were no issue, there’s also the risk toward your house and its structure. Any moisture that is able to reach wooden parts of your home structure will rot the wood and destabilize your house. This rot can climb support beams and leach into other parts of the structure. This is one of the reasons why more notable floods have caused such devastation for people during storms and hurricanes, and local flooding.
How a Sump Pump Works: Step-by-Step
Understanding how a sump pump functions can help you see why it’s one of the most effective flood prevention tools for basements.
- A sump pit is installed below your basement floor
A hole is dug in the lowest part of your basement, and a durable plastic basin (sump pit) is placed inside. - Water collects in the pit
Groundwater or excess moisture from the surrounding soil naturally flows into the pit via drains or direct seepage. - The pump activates automatically
When the water in the pit reaches a certain level, a float switch triggers the sump pump to turn on. - Water is pumped away from your home
The sump pump directs the water through a discharge pipe and away from your foundation — usually toward a storm drain or drainage field. - The system resets and waits
After removing the water, the pump shuts off and stays idle until water levels rise again.
At Leaquida Waterproofing, we also install battery backup systems to keep your sump pump running during power outages — when flooding risks are at their highest.
Getting a Sump Pump
At Leaquida Waterproofing, we offer professional sump pump installation tailored to your home’s needs — including backup systems for added protection during power outages.
But your solution might not end with just a sump pump. We also offer a full range of complementary services to tackle moisture from every angle:
- French Drain Installation – A proven system that channels groundwater away from your foundation before it enters your home.
- Crack and Leak Repair – Seals foundation cracks and surface leaks that allow water to seep through walls or floors.
- Check Valve Installation – Prevents sewer water from backing up into your basement during storms or drainage overloads.
- Foundation Waterproofing – Creates a durable moisture barrier along your basement walls to stop water at the source.
📞 Give us a call today for a full moisture assessment. Whether you need a sump pump or a complete waterproofing system, we’re here to protect your basement and your peace of mind.
CLOGGED OR BROKEN WEEPING TILE