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Sump Pumps & Battery Backup Systems
When water rises, call MAX. Sump pump installation and replacement with battery backup, because the storm that floods the basement is the one that cuts the power.
- NC License #37600
- Upfront pricing
- 1-year warranty
- Residential & Commercial
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When water rises, call MAX.
A sump pump is the last line of defense between groundwater and your basement or crawl space. The catch is that the heavy storm most likely to overwhelm a failing pump is the same storm most likely to knock the power out, which is exactly why a battery backup is not an upsell, it is the part that makes the system reliable when it counts.
We install and replace primary sump pumps, add battery backup systems that keep pumping through an outage or a primary-pump failure, and swap out the loud slamming check valves that make an otherwise fine system unbearable to live above.
Sump pumps move groundwater only. If you have a basement bathroom or laundry below the sewer line, that is a sewage ejector system, not a sump pump. See our sewer pump page for ejector and grinder pump work.
If your existing pump runs constantly, makes new noises, or you cannot remember the last time it was tested, that is worth a look before the next major rain rather than during it.
Brands
Problems we solve
What this solves
If any of these sound familiar, you are in the right place.
- Basement or crawl-space flooding
- Failed or aging sump pump
- Pump that will not activate when the pit fills
- Pump running continuously
- Loud check-valve slam on every cycle
- No protection during a power outage
- No backup if the primary pump fails
Our standard
What you get with MAX
Clear diagnosis. Upfront price. Work built to last.
Detail
Backup that actually engages
Battery systems that take over on outage or primary failure, tested at install.
Detail
Quiet check valves
The slam you hear on every cycle is fixable and does not require replacing the pump.
Detail
Proven pumps
Zoeller and Liberty, the units that hold up in the field rather than the cheapest thing on the shelf.
Detail
Discharge routed right
Discharge that dumps beside the foundation just recycles the same water back into the pit.
Real work
Recent sump pumps & battery backup work
Photos and clips from actual MAX Plumbing jobs.
Pumps
Sump pump set in a crawl space with discharge and alarm wiring.
Service areas
Sump Pumps & Battery Backup across the Triad
We provide sump pumps & battery backup throughout our service area. Pick your town for local details, or call 336-814-8844 and we will tell you straight away whether you are in range.
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Sump Pumps & Battery Backup, on the job
Sump pump set in a crawl space with discharge and alarm wiring.
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Sump Pumps & Battery Backup FAQs
Straight answers to what people ask us most about this service.
How long does a sump pump last?
Roughly 7 to 10 years for most units, though a pump in a pit that cycles constantly will wear out sooner. Age alone is reason enough to test it.
Do I really need a battery backup?
If a wet basement would cause real damage, yes. Severe storms drive both the highest water volume and the highest chance of an outage, and the primary pump is useless without power.
How do I test my sump pump?
Pour several gallons of water into the pit and confirm the float rises, the pump starts, the pit empties, and the pump shuts off cleanly. Do that before storm season, not during it.
Why is my sump pump running all the time?
Usually a stuck float, a failed check valve letting discharged water fall back into the pit, an undersized pump, or a genuinely high water table. The first two are quick fixes.
Is a sewer pump the same as a sump pump?
No. Sump pumps move groundwater out of a pit to prevent flooding. Sewage ejector pumps lift waste from basement fixtures below the sewer line. If that is your situation, see our sewer pump service page.
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Licensed and insured. NC License #37600
1-year warranty on labor and materials we supply
No-interest financing available, subject to approval
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Your plumbing has reached its limit. Time to call MAX.
Hot water, water quality, drains, sewer lines, or everyday repairs. Clear answers and a solution built to last.
Monday to Friday: 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM / 24/7 call answering / NC Plumbing License #37600