Pittsburgh, PA Sump Pump Replacements

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Sump pumps play a crucial role in preventing water damage and flooding in basements, especially during heavy rainstorms or melting snow. If you’re experiencing issues with your sump pump or suspect it may be time for a replacement, you’ve come to the right place. Our team at McVay Plumbing, Heating & Cooling and Mister Sewer, Plumbing & HVAC offers professional sump pump replacement services.

Signs You May Need a New Sump Pump

Identifying the signs of a failing sump pump is the first step in preventing water damage and maintaining a dry basement. Keep an eye out for the following indicators:

Strange Noises During Operation: Unusual sounds during the pump’s operation may signify mechanical issues.
Persistent Cycling: If your sump pump is frequently turning on and off, it could be a sign of inefficiency or malfunction.
Constantly Running Pump: A pump that runs continuously may indicate an inability to handle the water load effectively.
Visible Rust and Corrosion: Rust and corrosion on the pump’s components are clear signs of wear and potential failure.

If you notice any of these signs, it’s crucial to address the issue promptly. Neglecting a malfunctioning sump pump can lead to severe consequences, including basement flooding, property damage, and even mold growth.

Selecting the Perfect New Sump Pump

Selecting the right sump pump is a critical decision that involves several key factors. Our experts understand the importance of a tailored solution to meet the unique needs of your home. Here are some factors to consider when choosing the perfect sump pump for your specific requirements:

Basement Size: The dimensions of your basement are a crucial consideration. Larger basements may require a sump pump with a higher capacity to effectively manage and pump out water during heavy rain or flooding.
Water Table Levels: Understanding the water table in your area is essential. The water table refers to the level at which the ground is saturated with water. If your home is located in an area with a high water table, you may need a more powerful sump pump to handle increased water pressure.
Pump Capacity: The capacity of the sump pump, measured in gallons per minute (GPM) or gallons per hour (GPH), is a key factor. The pump should have the capacity to handle the volume of water your basement is likely to encounter during peak conditions.
Pump Power Source: Sump pumps are available in both electric and battery-powered options. While electric pumps are reliable under normal conditions, battery-powered pumps serve as a valuable backup during power outages, ensuring continuous protection.
Type of Switch: Sump pumps typically come with different types of switches, such as float switches or pressure switches. Understanding the mechanics of each switch type is essential to choosing one that aligns with your preferences and the specific conditions of your basement.
Durability and Construction: The construction and durability of the sump pump are vital considerations. Look for pumps made of corrosion-resistant materials to ensure longevity and reliable performance, especially if your basement is prone to dampness.
Maintenance: Consider the ease of ongoing maintenance requirements. Opting for a sump pump that is user-friendly and requires minimal maintenance can save you time and effort in the long run.
Alarm Systems: Some sump pumps come equipped with alarm systems that alert you to potential issues, such as pump failure or high water levels. Investing in a pump with an alarm adds an extra layer of protection and allows for timely intervention.

Our experienced team is dedicated to guiding you through these factors and more, ensuring that you make an informed decision based on your specific circumstances. We take pride in providing personalized assistance, aiming to deliver a sump pump solution that not only meets but exceeds your expectations.

The Value of Backup Sump Pumps

In addition to primary sump pump replacement, we highly recommend considering the installation of a backup sump pump. Power outages and pump failures can happen unexpectedly, and having a reliable backup ensures continuous protection against basement flooding. The McVay and Mister Sewer team offers a range of backup sump pump options to keep your home safeguarded even in the most challenging conditions.

Contact Us for Sump Pump Replacement Services in Pittsburgh, PA, and the Surrounding Areas

If you’re in Pittsburgh, PA, or the surrounding areas, and you’re in need of sump pump replacement services, look no further than Mister Sewer. Our team of skilled technicians is dedicated to providing prompt and efficient sump pump replacement to keep your home dry and protected.

Don’t wait until water damage becomes a reality. Contact us today for a thorough inspection of your sump pump system and personalized recommendations for replacement. Our commitment to customer satisfaction and our expertise in plumbing and HVAC make us the trusted choice for all your sump pump needs.

Our Other Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services beyond sump pump replacement, including:

Whether you require plumbing repairs, sewer line maintenance, or heating and cooling system installations, our team has the expertise to handle it all. We pride ourselves on delivering reliable and high-quality services to ensure the comfort and safety of your home.

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Joe Longo

13:10 13 Feb 23

My elderly In-laws had sewer problems backing up in garage and laundry room floors. I called at 7:30 and by 1:30 Mr.... Luigi had the drain open and they were back in business. Very professional and kept me informed through the entire process. The cost and service was extremely reasonable, quick response and just a great experience, especially his customer focus was superb, especially and dealing with me at work via the phone. Highly recommend this company and kudos to Mr. Luigi for an excellent job well done!read more

John Wagner

19:16 21 Sep 22

Jake did a great job installing 2 toilets for me. It was a challenging job because my house is older and the prior... plumbermade some plumbing mistakes which made it difficult. He explained it all clearly and was also honest. It is hard to find plumbers that are honest. I also should let you know that Scott and Mike did a great job with my furnace. They are all so friendly,professional, and honest. Last but not the least, Angela who answersthe phone is so helpful! She does an outstanding job of representing the company. Mr. Sewer is my first choice for Plumbing and HVAC. Thank You!! Pam Wagnerread more

JoHanna Pearson

16:42 01 Sep 22

Unfortunately my house unexpectedly did not pass a dye test to sell right as we were about to close. By... recommendation, I called Mister Sewer to see if they could quickly fix the issue. I literally asked this crew to jump immediately and they did. They literally worked a miracle and were on site quickly fixing the issue instantly. They worked so fast and so professionally it was amazing. They completed the project and did a fantastic job and because of them I am now able to close on the sale of my house. Luigi and his crew were a literal God send for me.I would highly recommend Mister Sewer if you are looking for a trustworthy company for sewer, plumbing, or HVAC needs. I honestly cannot praise them enough! They literally saved me ! Thank you guys!read more

PATRICK HANDYSIDE

16:33 01 Sep 22

Had a terrific experience with Mr Sewer! First of all Angela from their offices called me back first thing in the... morning, and although I did not expect a call that fast, she even apologized for not calling me back sooner. (NOTE: They were also the only ones to call me back of the few I called last evening.) Then Jake came out to the house promptly, and within the time frame I was given when I made the SAME DAY appointment. Jake was patient and listened to everything I had already tried to fix my toilet issues so he didn’t waist time and money trying stuff that was already done. He even gave me good advice for the future, if the issue ever happens again.Everyone I worked with was polite, prompt, and professional. The best part was how affordable their services are compared to the big chain companies that charge an arm and a leg just to show up let alone fix your problem. I will use Mr Sewer for all of my plumbing/HVAC needs in the future, and will be recommending them to any and all friends and family for any HVAC, plumbing, or sewer work they may need as well.read more

Regan Gealy

20:07 03 Aug 22

We had a great experience with Mister Sewer. They came and scoped the sewer line as part of a home inspection. The... technician was very knowledgeable, explained everything he was doing, provided videos of the line inspection, and thoroughly explained the repairs that would be needed. The quote was very fair and after we moved in we were able to schedule the repairs with Mister Sewer very quickly. The repairs were done quickly, and the guys were very professional and friendly. We were very satisfied with the results.God forbid we have any more plumbing issues but if we do, we're calling Mister Sewer!read more

Beth Rotella

16:23 20 Jul 22

No one wants to have to replace a sewer line, but working with Mister Sewer made the whole process as good as it could... have been. The whole team was really great. The office staff, technician and crew were all exceptionally professional, helpful and supportive. An extra shout out to the crew that was at my home from start to finish. They went above and beyond for me. I will absolutely recommend Mister Sewer to anyone needing this service.read more

Shirley Roberts

14:35 07 Jul 22

I love everything about them. They are very knowledgeable, punctual, polite, and friendly.If you ever have a need;... these are the people to call. I will be having them do my maintenance service on my air conditioner and my furnace.They answered all my questions and explained everything as they went along. Efficient works and neat and cleaned up after themselves. Love themread more

Cory J Woodall

17:27 06 Jul 22

Outstanding service! Scott and Noah were punctual, professional, efficient, knowledgeable, courteous, and... conscientious! They found quick solutions to unforeseen problems, and they cleaned up after themselves when they left. Angela was quick to get me a quote, and the work was done on budget. Absolutely recommend Mister Sewer with emphasis!read more

Sultry FandB

03:51 29 Jun 22

Awesome folks! Prompt with quotes (which you would think is easy but they are the third or fourth company we called... trying to get some things taken care of). They were courteous, cleaned up after themselves (even a mess they didn't make), professional, helpful.. all of the positives you want in a company. Staff got along really well which was great to see. Highly recommend and they will be on our call list as first choice from now on. Jake, Scott, Mike and Noah were absolutely wonderful to work with. Thank you, guys!read more

Colleen Myers

18:27 21 Jun 22

We are completely satisfied with Mister Sewer and the amazing work they did to put in a new sewer line which collapsed.... They had a lot of work to do to rip up our driveway and put in the new line. Everyone was polite, professional and personable from the men on the job site to the office employees and the owner. Very nice to work with and will recommend to anyone for all of your service needs. Thank you so much.read more

Jackie Waugaman

14:40 11 Jun 22

I had the pleasure of having Brandon come to the house to unclog my sewer. He was extremely knowledgeable, courteous,... and efficient. He explained what he was going to do and how everything worked before doing anything, so I had an understanding and knew what to expect. Thanks Brandon for a job well done, keep up the professionalism shown today, you made quite an impression. Would highly recommend!read more

J Lambach

17:30 09 Jun 22

Mr. Sewer did an excellent job fixing my sewer lines. They explained everything thoroughly, communicated with me well... throughout the project to keep me up to speed, and were very timely. They are very customer focused, and I recommend them highly.read more

Ron Fisher

15:46 18 May 22

Great company.very professional. I have been in construction for 50 years I know a good plumbing company when I deal... with them. They came highly recommended to me for lining a residential sewer in a 100+ year house. Unforseen problems arose, and they handled them to make everything right. Great people, great job.read more

Fred Rudolph

18:37 09 May 22

I want to say thank you for your services. You have great hardworking employees. Mark and Brad were very nice and... respectful. Went far and beyond. Which goes a long way. You should give them raises if they're like this with everyone else. I'm going to refer Mister Sewer to anyone in need of repairs. Thank you.read more

Derrick Teoli

19:50 22 Apr 22

My drain collapsed leaving my house, and it needed replaced. From start to finish everyone I spoke to, or worked with... was awesome. Brad and Mark came and dug up my driveway, replaced the line, even cleaned the mud off the driveway after the repair. Both guys did a great job at my house, they were very friendly and informative. Definitely would recommend Mister Sewer and Brad and Mark to anyone!!read more

Matthew Coulston

16:54 25 Mar 22

I have lived in the Pittsburgh area for over 8 years and I've had a myriad of different contractors for different jobs... around the house and outside. This far was one of the top five best experiences that I have had to date. The company was efficient, communication and follow-up was amazing from the very beginning with Luigi and the work that was done by Tom, Brad Monroe and Cam. I can't thank them enough for all the hard work and professionalism. Their attention to detail was amazing. I'm definitely going to be doing future business with them again.read more

Christina Glasser

20:44 22 Mar 22

Excellent, thorough, honest work...You never want to have to replace a sewer line but when you're in this predicament... it makes it much more bearable when you feel like you're in good hands!Chris and his crew were awesome- they got there fast, worked hard, got the job done early and under budget. Can't say enough good things about our experience with Mister Sewer.Hope to never need a plumber again, but if we do we know exactly who to call👍👍read more

Robert F

00:20 01 Feb 22

100% recommend Mr. Sewer!!Ryan, Wes and crew were professional, punctual and informative. They patiently answered all... our questions/concerns with friendly courtesy. Their work was top notch.We had all underground sewer lines replaced due to rust and corrosion. We had several companies come out and take a look and give an estimate before we contracted with Mr. Sewer. They weren’t the lowest bid, but there isn’t a doubt they were the bestread more

Jeff Yaworski

20:40 18 Nov 21

Excellent service with some major line work I needed done. They repaired both a sewer line break and a water service... line break. The crew on both jobs were efficient,timely,professional and informative. I will definitely be using this company for any future issues and highly recommend them.read more

Nick Vecchio

19:30 29 Oct 21

Ryan, Shane and the team did a fantastic job this week. They were very informative and answered all of my questions ... throughout the week. I was really impressed with their professionalism and attention to detail. I definitely would recommend and plan to use them in the future.read more

Charissa Phil

01:12 22 Sep 21

Mark and Jake made what seemed like an overwhelming project such an easy process for us. Their clear communication,... professionalism, and quality work quickly helped us trust them. They worked diligently to replace our outside sewer lines. We were so grateful to have their expertise leading the project and are so happy with the end results, especially believing and trusting the original problem was fixed thoroughly with quality care and problem solving. Thank you.read more

Abby Bernstein

15:49 25 Aug 21

We couldn’t be happier with the work done by Mister Sewer. When Justin came out to use the camera on our pipes, it was... clear they were the original cast iron & in desperate need of replacement. He also walked around our house with us to see if our downspouts ran into our household sewer or into the lawn. Once we could see the extent of the corrosion and decided to go forward with the replacement, we were on their schedule in less than 2 weeks. Ryan and his team did a great job of explaining their work plan for the day each morning, and gave us a detailed recap at the end of each workday. It was incredibly hot & humid, and our driveway is rather steep – but the crew worked quickly, cleanly, and efficiently to dig out new trenches in the basement, set up a new sewer system, and hook everything back up. He also made sure to move the floor drain to a more appropriate location, away from an interior wall. The concrete work at the end was also very well done. I would not hesitate to recommend them to everyone.read more

Doug Smith

15:50 19 Jul 21

I had them out to repair 16' of sewer line between my building and the city main. They arrived on the day promised,... and work was completed in the agreed timeline. Price was in line with other estimates I had, and was good value. Chris worked *hard* - he hustles every minute while he's on the job. They were good about cleaning up every day, and were very careful working around the neighbors. We did have some minor glitches, but were able to talk through them and solve the issues. They are focused on delivering a high quality product, and I'm pleased with the results.read more

Nicole Borovich

15:54 16 Jun 21

Mr. Sewer is the best of the best!! You WILL BE GUARANTEED professional, friendly, respectful individuals to assess and... resolve your plumbing issues!! Ed and Brandon, I can say with first hand experience, WILL take care and LISTEN to your plumbing needs. Each on different occasions came and took care of immediate plumbing issues with terrific PERSONALITIES!! THIS COMPANY IS UNDERSTANDING to customers and CARING to their family needs. Try them they are PROFESSIONAL PLUMBERS with PROFESSIONAL PERSONALITIES and that I've learned is very hard to find!! You WON'T be disappointed, just relieved!!I The professionalism starts as soon as you call and speak to the ones setting up the service. Try it, you'll Love them!!read more

Corey Kelly

19:26 20 May 21

Mr. Sewer is lucky to have Ed as an employee! I couldn’t be happier with him being the one to help me out with my issue... today, as a claim through the water company. He is a top notch professional & person! He quickly and easily resolved my sewer issue, all while keeping me informed and at ease. 10 stars all around! Thank you, Ed! You’re the man & I appreciate you!read more

John M

16:02 31 Mar 21

Mr. Sewer did an amazing job on our major sewer replacement at our home in Pittsburgh. JT came out immediately and... diagnosed the issue and got the project started in just 12 hours. Every one of your employees are true professionals and the foreman Ryan is very knowledgeable and hard working. Mr. Sewer exhibited a sense of urgency and kept the work moving even in a driving rainstorm. They also completed a very difficult project in under a week and kept us informed of the progress every day. Our family been in the construction business for over 30 years and we have seen a lot of good contractors and you are at the top of our list. We appreciate everything that Mr. Sewer did and would highly recommend you in the future.read more

Joanne Mace

02:48 27 Feb 21

The technician that came to my home was very thorough, respectful and explained things clearly so I could understand.... Within a few minutes of him leaving, I was emailed an estimate for repairs!! No waiting around or having to call them back.Highly recommend.They finished the job and were very thorough. I was kept informed through the entire process, from the first dig to the final inspection.read more

Jimmy Serafin

23:39 20 Feb 21

Called in and was treated with amazing customer service over the phone, she actually cared about my situation, which is... very refreshing in today's world. Sent a technician out whom arrived within the hour, his name was Brandon. Brandon went above and beyond any measure that I had expected of him and made us feel like we weren't just any other customer. Brandon was very knowledgeable and helpful in relieving our many stresses of the ordeal and led us to making the correct decision as a team. We will only be using Mister Sewer moving forward.read more

BRIAN BOYES

14:32 24 Sep 20

Just bought our home last month and quickly found out our sewer lines were full of roots.Called a couple of local... companies and then called Mister Sewer to have them take a look.First of all scheduling was a breeze and then the technician, Justin, was able to make it early to our scheduled appointment.Throughout this whole process we’ve been very skeptical of the “professionals” that have come out prior to Mister Sewer.We could not have asked for a better person to answer our call. Justin was thorough, professional, very knowledgeable and took his time to make sure we understood what he found. I can assure anyone out there that needs this type of service - do not hesitate to call and TRUST Justin and the team at Mister Sewer.Thank you,Brian & Trista B.read more

Bobbi Dasynich

16:38 02 Sep 20

Everyone was great. The service was amazing. I called them explained what was going on and Ryan and Wes was here the... next day replacing the pipe. They arrived during scheduled time frame and was finished same day. They kept in constant communication with me via text, email and phone which I feel is important. I would definitely recommend this establishment.read more

Ryan Scholato

16:53 24 Aug 20

Bobby was great! He was on time and very informative. He found some issues with the sewer line and he gave us an... estimate. What i liked the most he did not push us into having it done he gave us a time frame on when it should be done. Thanks Bobby.read more

Randy Davis

18:54 13 Aug 20

These guys are Pros! They replaced my sewer lines under my driveway and under the road to go across the street and put... in a new tap-in on and under my neighbors yard. All trench less and no digging up of my driveway or road thank goodness. Cemented over small section in driveway and landscaped the neighbors yard as well after digging it up where the sewer right of way is.I totally satisfied with their work and the crew they had as well. If I were you I would not call anyone else!read more

Nicole Barna

00:38 15 Jul 20

Wes,Jason, Ed and Chris were awesome. Wes had to come out twice to dig out and replace our pipes. He was kind and told... time with all our questions. He and Chris worked all day and were pleasant and friendly.Ed came out and help with a clog that occurred in between Wes' visits. Jason was able to explain everything to us and get the estimate to us quickly. These men went above and beyond what we expected.read more

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