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Walk-out basements backing to stormwater ponds across Ashburn and Brambleton keep sump pumps cycling every spring. If yours runs constantly, the check valve and pit sizing deserve a look, not just the pump.
Virginia clay sheds storm water straight at your foundation. We repair, replace and install sump systems — with battery backup options for the storms that cut power.
Usually the pressure tank or well pump, not the house plumbing. A waterlogged pressure tank makes the pump short-cycle and pressure sag. We test the tank's air charge and the pump's draw before touching any pipes — it's often a one-part fix.
Pour a bucket of water into the pit until the float lifts — the pump should kick on, evacuate the water, and shut off cleanly. Do it each spring and fall. If it hesitates, hammers, or runs on, service it before the storm that matters.
About 7–10 years for a quality pedestal or submersible under normal duty — less if it cycles constantly. If yours is past that age and your lower level is finished, replace proactively and add battery backup; pumps fail during the storm, not before it.
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