Sump Pump
SUMP PUMP INSTALL & REPAIR IN SALT LAKE CITY
Capitol Hill steep grades, Glendale near the Jordan River, finished basement under a 1920 Avenues home — sump pump install, replace, and battery backup. We size for your specific water table and load.
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Overview
When you need a sump pump in Salt Lake City
Not every SLC home needs a sump pump. East-bench Federal Heights and Yalecrest homes on well-drained soil with no water-table issues usually don't have one and don't need one. But large parts of the city do. Capitol Hill homes built into steep grades collect runoff against foundation walls. Glendale and the west side near the Jordan River sit on a high water table that pushes groundwater up through old basement floor cracks every spring. Avenues homes with finished basements added in the 1980s often have sump pits because the original 1900s footing wasn't designed to keep the basement dry.
A sump pump is the difference between a normal spring and a finished basement full of water. It collects water from a perimeter drain or pit at the lowest point of the basement and pumps it out to a discharge line that runs away from the foundation. When it works, you don't think about it. When it fails — or when there's no battery backup during a power outage in a thunderstorm — you find out fast that your basement isn't actually dry.
What we do
- New sump pump install — pit construction, pump install, discharge line, check valve, GFCI outlet. $1,250–$2,500 depending on existing pit.
- Sump pump replacement — old pump failed or near end-of-life (7–10 year typical lifespan). $850–$1,650.
- Battery backup install — second pump runs on a sealed battery during power outages. $850–$1,850.
- Combo system — primary + backup in one pit, automatic transfer. $2,200–$3,800.
- Discharge line repair — frozen or broken discharge causing water to come right back. $385–$985.
- Pit repair / cleanout — silted-up pits, broken float switches, repeat-cycling pump. $185–$485.
The SLC sump pump considerations
Three things that come up in SLC specifically. First, discharge line freeze — winter freeze on a discharge line that exits at grade is a January-call-month special. We bury the line below frost and use proper grade. Second, steep grade discharge — Capitol Hill homes need the discharge line run downhill far enough that water doesn't run back into the foundation. We measure and adjust. Third, battery backup is non-optional in flood-prone areas. Spring runoff power outages are real. A primary pump that can't run when the power is out is no pump at all.
What Valley does differently
We size pumps based on your actual water table — not "one size fits all." A Capitol Hill home with significant groundwater needs a 1/2 HP pump. A Sugar House finished basement with occasional seepage needs 1/3 HP. We measure inflow rate, calculate head height to discharge, and pick the right pump. Members of the Quality Service Club get the annual sump pump test as part of the membership inspection — that test catches dead pumps before the next thunderstorm.
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Warning signs
Signs Your SLC Sump Pump Needs Service or Replacement
A sump pump that's about to fail gives warning signs. Don't wait for the basement flood to find out.
Pump runs constantly even when there's no rain or runoff
Pump cycles on and off rapidly (short cycling)
Strange grinding, rattling, or motor noise from the pit
Visible rust or corrosion on the pump body
Pump is 7+ years old and has never been serviced
Discharge line drips back into the pit when the pump shuts off (failed check valve)
Discharge line frozen in winter
Standing water in the pit when the pump should have run
GFCI outlet has tripped multiple times
No battery backup and you're in Glendale, west side, or Capitol Hill
Spring runoff
Power goes out in March. Your basement doesn't.
Battery backup sump runs for 6–24 hours on a sealed battery during outages. That's the entire window of a typical SLC spring storm.
Battery runtime typical
24hr
Across Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, and Tooele counties.
The Process
How a Sump Pump Service Goes in SLC
On the truck
Cable machine, jetter, and pipe camera — every call.
Walk the basement
Tech checks the pit, pump condition, discharge route, check valve, float switch, and outlet. Asks about flood history and how often the pump runs. Old SLC basements often have improvised pits that need rebuilding.
Test inflow and pumping
Run water into the pit to verify pump cycles correctly. Measure cycle time, listen for motor noise, check current draw if needed. Determines whether you need a swap or a full new install.
Quote the right size
Match pump capacity to inflow rate. 1/3 HP for occasional seepage. 1/2 HP for moderate groundwater. 3/4 HP for high water table. Battery backup recommended for any flood-prone area in SLC.
Install or repair
Replacement: pull old pump, install new, reuse pit if sound. New install: pit construction, pump, discharge line below frost line, check valve, GFCI outlet. Battery backup: sealed battery + secondary pump, automatic transfer.
Test under load
Fill pit, watch full cycle. Test battery backup by unplugging primary pump. Confirm no leaks, no short cycling, proper grade on discharge line. Walkthrough on annual maintenance.
Pricing
Sump Pump Cost in Salt Lake City
Flat-rate, quoted before any work. Pricing depends on pit condition, pump size, and whether battery backup is included.
Sump pump replacement (existing pit)
Low
$850
High
$1,650
Member
$723
– $1,403
Pull old pump, install new in good existing pit
New sump pump install (no existing pit)
Low
$1,450
High
$2,500
Member
$1,233
– $2,125
Concrete cut, pit dig, pump, discharge line, GFCI outlet
Battery backup pump install
Low
$850
High
$1,850
Member
$723
– $1,573
Secondary pump + sealed battery + transfer switch
Combo primary + backup install
Low
$2,200
High
$3,800
Member
$1,870
– $3,230
Both in one pit, automatic transfer on power loss
Discharge line repair / extension
Low
$385
High
$985
Member
$327
– $837
Below frost line, proper grade away from foundation
Pit cleanout / float switch replacement
Low
$185
High
$485
Member
$157
– $412
Silt buildup, debris, float adjustment
Annual sump pump test (à la carte)
Low
$89
High
$145
Member
$76
– $123
Included with Quality Service Club membership
Service call / diagnostic
Low
$89
High
$129
Member
$76
– $110
Waived if you do the repair
Emergency after-hours surcharge
Low
$95
High
$150
Member
$81
– $128
Nights, weekends, holidays
Member pricing reflects the Quality Service Club 15% repair discount. Service call fees are separate.
Prices reflect 2026 SLC residential work. Commercial sump systems and lift stations quoted separately.
Quality Service Club
Skip the bill. Skip the line.
For $79 a year, members get 15% off every repair, priority dispatch on every call, and a free annual drain and plumbing inspection — the same stuff we'd charge $195 for on a cold call.
- 15% off repairs
- Priority dispatch
- Annual inspection
- 24/7 service access
- $25 referral bonus
- Parts + labor warranty
Plumbing
$79/year
- 15% off all plumbing repairs
- Priority dispatch — skip the line
- Annual drain piping inspection
- Full home water-supply inspection
- Tag on your emergency shut-off
- $25 referral bonus
HVAC (1 unit)
$199/year
- 15% off HVAC repairs
- Priority dispatch on furnace or AC calls
- Annual furnace + AC safety inspection
- Thermostat calibration and battery swap
- Outdoor condenser cleaning check
Plumbing + HVAC
$258/year
- Everything in both plans
- Whole-home annual inspection
- 15% off every service we offer
- Priority dispatch across plumbing and HVAC
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FAQ
Sump Pump FAQs in Salt Lake City
Replacement of an existing pump runs $850–$1,650. New installation including pit construction is $1,450–$2,500. Adding a battery backup is $850–$1,850. A combo system with primary + backup in one pit runs $2,200–$3,800.
Related services
Related Salt Lake City Plumbing Services
Burst Pipe Repair
Burst pipe flooding the basement? Sump pump alone won't catch up — we fix the source.
Drain Cleaning
Floor drain backed up adding to basement water? Same-day clear.
Water Leak Detection
Sump pit constantly filling but no rain? Could be a hidden leak.
24/7 Emergency Plumber
Sump failed in a storm? Under 30 min dispatch in SLC.
Bathroom Remodeling
Adding a basement bath in your old SLC home? Often needs sewer ejector, not sump.
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