Basement Pumps

Cavity membrane waterproofing normally comes with a 10 year or 20 year guarantee however it is not always clarified that the pumps are not covered for the duration of the waterproofing guarantee. The pumps are normally only covered by a 1 year guarantee or in the case of Newton pumps a 3 year guarantee.

 

The most important thing is that pumps are serviced. They should be checked shortly after completion of building work to make sure they have not been damaged or that channels have not been blocked. They should then be checked every year or more frequently in very wet basements or areas of high lime content in the water.

 

Servicing should be recorded and include back ups, alarms and control panels.