A sump pump is the difference between a dry basement and a flooded one. In Burnaby's wettest neighborhoods — Big Bend, Riverway, Capitol Hill slopes, Burnaby Mountain — sump failure during heavy autumn rain means real water damage in hours.
We install three classes of sump system: primary pumps (the workhorse), battery backup pumps (run when power is out — critical in BC autumn storms), and sewage ejectors (lift below-grade plumbing waste up to municipal sewer). Most Burnaby basements need at least the first two.
Every install includes a high-water alarm, secondary discharge routing where appropriate, and tested cycling at commissioning. We pull the City of Burnaby plumbing permit and route inspection through their plumbing inspector.
What's Included
Primary sump pump (1/3 to 1 HP)
Cast-iron and stainless models from Zoeller, Liberty, Wayne. Sized to actual ground water inflow rate.
Battery backup sump pump
Runs during power outages — exactly when you need pumping most. Critical during Burnaby autumn storms.
Sewage ejector pumps
For below-grade bathrooms, basement laundry, and rec rooms with plumbing fixtures below the main sewer line.
High-water alarm & smart monitoring
Audible alarm + Wi-Fi monitoring options. Get alerts before water actually rises into the basement.
Discharge routing & freeze protection
Properly routed discharge that doesn't recirculate back into the foundation, with freeze-resistant termination.
Pit & pit-liner installation
New sump pit installation in basements that don't have one — a 1-day job in most cases.
Where Burnaby Basements Need Sump Protection
Big Bend and Riverway homes sit on Fraser floodplain alluvium — high water table, heavy autumn rains, and absolute reliance on sump pumping to keep basements dry. We've responded to Big Bend basement floods every November for the past several years. A redundant sump system (primary + battery backup + alarm) is non-negotiable here.
Capitol Hill and Burnaby Mountain homes sit on glacial till at significant elevation. The slope drains fast in summer but during heavy autumn rains, the saturated soil pushes hydrostatic pressure against the foundation walls and through the slab. Sump pumping here is less about water table and more about managed surface infiltration.
Burnaby Heights heritage homes often have old gravity-drained perimeter systems that no longer work because the destination has silted up over 70 years. Adding a modern sump pit + pump combined with a hydro-jetted perimeter clean-out solves this without exterior excavation.
What Burnaby Homeowners Say
“Basement flooded twice last fall on Capitol Hill. They installed a primary sump plus a battery backup and re-routed the perimeter discharge. Dry through the worst week of November rain.”
“Old tank was rusting from the bottom. They swapped to a heat pump water heater and confirmed our panel had capacity first. Hot water came back the same afternoon. Rebate paperwork submitted on our behalf.”
“We bought a 1999 build and the inspection flagged Kitec. They re-piped the whole house with PEX in three days, fixed the manifold, and only opened drywall where they had to. Clean job.”
Other Burnaby Plumbing Services
We handle the full plumbing silo for Burnaby homes — every service below is from the same in-house team, dispatched from Coquitlam.
Burnaby Plumbing FAQs
The questions Burnaby homeowners ask us most about this service.
Do I really need a sump pump in my Burnaby basement?
What does sump pump installation cost in Burnaby?
How long does a sump pump last?
Do I need a permit for sump pump installation in Burnaby?
Why is battery backup important?
Can you install a sump pump in a finished basement?
Protect Your Burnaby Basement Before the Next Storm.
Primary + battery backup + alarm — flood protection done right.
- Response within 1 hour — a real human answers, not a call center.
- Same rates 24/7 — no overtime, weekend, or holiday surcharges.
- Licensed, insured, permitted — Red Seal gas fitters, FSR electricians, $5M coverage.
- Workmanship warranty — 1-year labor warranty plus full manufacturer parts coverage.