Your basement pumps are critically important part of your structure. They work quietly and unseen, continuously pumping away ground and rain water thereby protecting your home from flood damage.
It is a requirement of your building and content insurance policy, failure to maintain your pumps may result in issues with your insurance provider.Because the pumps are discreetly located some home owners may not be aware that they have these systems in their basement and are therefore neglected.
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There are two main pump types: