The absolute worst time to discover your sump pump has quit working is when water starts rising in your basement during a heavy storm.
Sump pumps typically last about 10 years, and when they go, they either stop working completely or slow down so much they can’t keep up with Wisconsin’s spring thaws and summer downpours.
If yours is approaching that 10-year mark or you’ve noticed it running longer and louder than it used to, don’t gamble. Waukesha Plumbing will help you choose the right sump pump replacement whether that’s a quality primary pump, a battery backup system for power outages, or a combination setup that gives you real protection when you need it most.
We carry a sump pump for every situation and budget—from reliable basic 1/3 HP units that handle typical basement water (28 gallons per minute) to our most popular mid-level Jim Murray Ultra at 42 GPM, all the way up to high-capacity Glentronics systems with built-in alarms that pump 60 gallons per minute for serious protection.
We’ll assess your specific situation and recommend the right level of protection, not just try to sell you the most expensive option, because the goal is a system that matches your actual needs and works flawlessly for the next decade.
If you have a basement bathroom, laundry room, or bar sink below your main sewer line, you need a sanitary pump (also called a sewage ejector) to move that waste water up and out—and this is one place where cheap plastic pumps will leave you with a mess you don’t want to think about.
Waukesha Plumbing only installs American-made cast-iron Little Giant Dominator pumps (1/2 HP, 50 GPM) that are built to handle sewage reliably for years, with optional alarm systems that alert you before a problem becomes a disaster.
These pumps are properly sized, correctly vented, and installed to code so your basement plumbing works flawlessly whether you’re running one load of laundry or hosting a houseful of guests.
A battery backup sump pump is insurance against the nightmare scenario every Wisconsin homeowner dreads…a power outage during a major storm when your primary pump goes dead and water starts rising fast.
Battery backup pumps automatically kick in when the power goes out, giving you 30 to 50 gallons per minute of pumping capacity from our basic Zoeller Aquanot all the way up to our high-capacity Storm Pro 10 that handles the worst conditions.
We’ll install it alongside your primary pump with a separate discharge line and a maintenance-free marine battery, so when the lights go out during the next big storm, your basement stays dry and you can actually sleep at night.
I personally guarantee my replacement work for 1-year.
On most replacements it’s a flat rate price
For odd jobs it’s time and material .
99% of jobs I ask for pictures (text or emailed) and I’m able to give pricing right over the phone.
On larger jobs I charge for bids. If I come to your house and figure things out ahead of time. I’ve got to charge for my time
An arrival window is always given. I give text updates through out the day if that time changes. When your the next job and I’m on my way I text with an exact arrival time.
No all parts must be supplied by me (Other than faucets) . I must supply all the parts. I carefully choose parts that work from what I’ve learned from 30 years of experience. Most big box store parts are poor quality.
When I do a job I guarantee no leaks. With homeowner supplied parts I can’t do what.
The average life of a water heater is 8-12 years. If your heater has any problems and is over 8 years old, trying to repair it is likely a waste of money costing you $400 to repair a water heater that could start leaking again next week.
When you schedule with me you can count on professionalism from start to finish.
I arrive on time, use quality materials and proven installation methods because I don’t believe in cutting corners.
Communication is just as important. I keep you updated, return calls within an hour, and text ahead with arrival times. That level of service is what’s earned my customers’ trust for more than 20 years.
Dave Treutelaar, Master Plumber, Waukesha Plumbing LLC
