Sump Pump Installation
in Minnesota and Northern Iowa

If you need a sump pump in Minnesota or Northern Iowa, Complete Basement Systems of MN, as the certified Basement Systems dealer in the region, offers the finest sump pump systems available.

The patented TripleSafe offers the most complete protection available, housing high quality Zoeller pumps . The SmartSump is specially designed for crawl spaces and fits snuggly with the CleanSpace  crawl space vapor barrier. The SuperSump is Basement Systems' original sump pump system, and the UltraSump is a battery backup sump pump system that works hand in hand with the WaterGuard perimeter basement waterproofing system.

The pump is only one part of a good sump pump system.

Besides the pump itself, there are other elements of a good sump pump system that are very important to look for.

The Sump Liner
It's important that your pump won't clog in a muddy hole in the floor. You wouldn't want it in a 5-gallon bucket that doesn't hold a lot of water and will cause the pump to "short cycle" (go on and off very quickly). Instead, you should have a sturdy liner or housing for your sump pump.

Lifetime Warranty?
There is a good reason why no pump manufacturer gives a lifetime warranty on their pumps. A lifetime warranty doesn't make a pump better. Some irresponsible contractors will tell you there is a lifetime warranty (or many years) on their pump - "free replacements forever" - to seduce you to buy their whole solution. Ask yourself, "How do I know when to call to get my free replacement?" The answer is when the pump has failed and your basement is flooded.

Air-Tight Sump Lid with a Floor Drain
Wow! Have you ever seen a sump pump cover that looks like the one above? A sump pump needs an airtight cover to prevent water from evaporating out of the sump pit  and into your basement or crawl space, to stop debris from falling in that can potentially clog the pump or switch, and to quiet the system. Depending on the lid, it can also make the finished installation really look nice - as opposed to an open hole or simple slotted lid.

Being an airtight lid, a floor drain is built in to drain water in the event of an indoor plumbing leak.

A Sump Pump Stand - simple yet important!
Basement Systems' CleanPump Stand  raises the pump off the bottom of the sump liner, allowing sediment that washes into the sump liner to settle to the bottom without clogging or otherwise affecting the pump - this is a simple, yet very important part of the system. It also keeps the check valve  and discharge line  clean.

A Sump Pump Alarm
How would you know if your sump pump has failed and you were in danger of becoming flooded? Unless you have an alarm, the answer is when your basement gets flooded. A battery-powered alarm that automatically sounds off when the water reaches a level above the point where the pump(s) should normally turn on is essential.

What if my pump fails? What if the power goes out?
You need to plan on...

• The power going out one day - which usually happens in a big storm with rain.
• The pump coming unplugged.
• The circuit breaker tripping.
• The primary pump failing.
• The primary pump not being able to keep up with the amount of water in a very heavy rain.

Remember the horror stories people have told you about the sump pump failing and them getting flooded? You can have peace of mind that your basement will stay dry with the right equipment. Complete Basement Systems of MN has engineered sump systems that will take away your worries. The TripleSafe Sump Pump includes all of the important elements mentioned. If you want your basement to be safe guarded against all types of floods, the TripleSafe Sump Pump is the way to go.

For a free sump pump installation estimate in Minnesota, including the greater Minneapolis, St. Paul, Mankato and St. Cloud areas, or Northern Iowa, including            Mason City call 1-800-638-5285 or contact us online today!