Benjamin Franklin Plumbing repairs and replaces sump pumps for homes in Tyrone, Fayetteville, and Moreland. Phones are answered 24/7, and there are no after-hours fees.
At a glance
When a sump pump fails, rain can flood a basement or crawl space. Most failures trace back to a stuck float switch, a worn motor, or a bad check valve. A technician can test the pump and tell you whether repair or replacement makes sense.
24/7
Open every day, with no after-hours fees.
Upfront
Total costs shown before any work begins.
$5/min
Paid to you if we are late for your appointment, up to $300.
$0 down
Financing with affordable monthly payments.
A sump pump works out of sight until the day it stops. Our Tyrone team services the pumps that keep water out of your basement or crawl space. We test the pump, the float switch, the check valve, and the discharge line, then give you clear options.
A clogged intake, a stuck check valve, or a pump too small for the inflow can cause this. Call right away during heavy rain.
A stuck float switch or a failed motor can leave the pit full. Pour a bucket of water into the pit to test it.
A float switch set wrong or a bad check valve can make the pump cycle too often. Constant cycling wears out the motor faster.
The check valve should stop water from draining back. If it fails, the pump has to move the same water twice.
Worn bearings or a jammed impeller make noise before failure. Scheduling service early usually costs less than an emergency replacement.
Standing water or wet framing after rain can mean the pump is not keeping up, or that the space needs one.
Worried about your sump pump before the next storm? Our Tyrone team answers the phone any time, day or night. Call (470) 975-7770 · Open 24/7, no after-hours fees.
| Sump pump replacement | Typically 1 to 3 hoursDepends on pit condition and discharge line access. |
|---|---|
| Float switch or check valve | Typically 1 to 2 hoursParts availability can affect the timeline. |
| Battery backup pump | Typically 2 to 3 hoursDepends on pit size and space for the battery. |
Typical times. Your plumber confirms the plan and timing after diagnosis.
Sump pump costs depend on the pump, how hard it is to reach, and whether a repair or a new pump is the better choice. Before any work begins, you get a full menu of options and the total cost of each. You pick the option you want.
| Repair or replace | A switch or float costs less than a new pump. |
|---|---|
| Pump size and type | Larger pumps and battery backup units cost more than a basic pump. |
| Pit condition | A cracked or silted pit may need cleaning or work before a new pump goes in. |
| Access and discharge lines | Tight crawl spaces or long discharge runs add labor time. |
We start with the outlet, breaker, and float switch, since many sump pump failures begin with the controls rather than the motor.
Your technician runs the pump, checks the check valve, and looks at the pit and discharge line to find the real cause.
You see a full menu of repair and replacement options with total costs before any work begins.
We complete the work, run the pump through full cycles, and confirm water drains away as it should.
A real person answers 24 hours a day. Nights, weekends and holidays cost the same.
Call us 24/7 for plumbing emergencies, including a flooding sump pit.
We don't charge after-hour fees, even during holidays and weekends.
You see a full menu of options and total costs before any work begins.
Highly trained, background-checked, and drug-tested technicians work on your system.
Our work is done under Georgia Master Plumber license MP208643.
A new sump pump is rarely a planned expense. Financing offers $0 down and affordable monthly payments, with pre-approved options shown during the same visit using a soft credit pull. Financing is subject to lender approval.
Financing is subject to credit approval. Terms depend on the lender and are explained before you sign.
Much of this area sits on Piedmont red clay, which drains slowly after heavy rain. That can keep crawl spaces and basements in Fayetteville, Newnan, and Tyrone wet for days. A working sump pump, a clear discharge line, and a sound check valve help move that water away from your foundation.
Storms can also knock out power right when a sump pump is needed most. A battery backup pump keeps running when the main pump loses power or fails. Your technician can check whether your pit has room for one.
Red clay holds water after storms, putting extra work on sump pumps in crawl spaces and basements.
A battery backup keeps water moving when heavy rain and a power outage hit at the same time.
Water pumped too close to the house can soak back into clay soil and return to the pit.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Fayette-Coweta, based in Tyrone, repairs and replaces sump pumps, float switches, check valves, and battery backups in Fayette and Coweta Counties. Phones are answered 24/7, there are no after-hours fees, and you see the total cost of each option before any work begins.
Make sure the pump is plugged in and the breaker or outlet has power. Then check that the float can move freely. If the pump still does not start when you pour water into the pit, call a plumber so the pump and switch can be tested safely.
Not every home does. Houses with basements or low crawl spaces often benefit, especially on slow-draining red clay soil common in the Georgia Piedmont. If you see standing water or damp framing after storms, a plumber can check whether a sump pump or a repair to an existing one would help.
Slowly pour a bucket of water into the sump pit. The float should rise, the pump should start, and the water should drain out through the discharge line. If the pump does not start, runs without moving water, or makes grinding noises, have it checked before the next heavy rain.
It helps if your area loses power during storms or if a flooded basement would be costly. A backup pump runs on a battery when the main pump loses power or fails. Your technician can tell you whether your pit has room for one.
It lets water leave the pit through the discharge line but stops it from flowing back in. A failed check valve makes the pump work harder and cycle more often. It is a small part that is worth checking during any sump pump visit.
No. Our pump service covers sump pumps, along with float switches, check valves, and battery backups. For a well pump or pool pump, you will need a well or pool contractor.
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Call any time, day or night. You get a full menu of options and the total price before any work begins.
118 Palmetto Rd, Suite G, Tyrone, GA 30290
