Why Does My Sump Pump Discharge Need to Be Extended?

Most sump pumps discharge water just a few feet from the house, which can cause that same water to drain back toward your foundation and re-enter the sump pit creating a constant cycle.

How Far Should a Sump Pump Discharge Line Be Extended?

As a general rule, the discharge should be directed at least 25 feet away from your foundation, though further is always better. The goal is to get the water to a point where the ground slopes away from your home so it doesn't find its way back.

Can the discharge line freeze in the winter?

Yes, this is a common issue in colder climates like the Chicagoland area. A frozen discharge line can cause water to back up into your basement. Using a freeze protection discharge outlet lets the water properly exit with out having it return back in your basement this keeps your sump pump running when you need it most.

Outdoor Sump Pump Extensions in Joliet

Uderground Sump Pump Extension Before and After

A sump pump without the proper discharge will just bring the water right back to the foundation of your home making it pointless. The problem will continue to occur and damage your homes foundation over time aswell. Give us a call below to solve your landscape drainage problems

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Sump Pump Extensions

Installing a sump pump extension starts with locating where your sump pump is currently discharging water and how close that discharge point is to your foundation. Once the issue is identified, the right pipe or hose is selected to carry the water further away from your home to a safe area in your yard. The extension is connected securely to your existing sump pump discharge line and run buried underground. The discharge end is positioned in a low lying area, dry well, or storm drain far enough away from your home to prevent water from finding its way back.

Yard Drainage Experts serves Joliet and the surrounding suburbs and can evaluate your current outdoor sump pump setup and install an extension that gives your home the protection it needs.

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Outdoor Sump Pump Extension

A picture of an improperly done sump pump extension

If your sump pump is dumping water just a few feet from your house, it is working against itself.

We extend the discharge line underground to move that water completely away from your foundation and we use a sod cutter to keep the trench clean and tight so your lawn heals up fast and looks great.

This is one of the best drainage systems to implement into your home, due to the sump pump constantly running everyday this is one of the drainage systems we recommend for every home.

The picture shows a visual of an improperly installed underground sump pump extension. We arrived and fixed it for the client allowing him to use his backyard again.

My basement was getting water every time it rained hard. Yard Drainage Experts came out and extended my sump pump discharge line away from the house. No more water in the basement. Simple fix, big difference.

— Dave R., Plainfield IL

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