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Sump pump installation and repair

A sump pump moves groundwater away from your foundation before it gets into the basement. We install new pumps, replace worn ones, and add alarms and battery backups so a power cut in a storm does not flood you.

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City of TorontoLicensed & insuredMetro master plumbing licence15791
1212 The Queensway, Etobicoke

Call us when

  • The pump runs all the time, or never seems to run
  • It hums but does not move water
  • The pit is full or close to overflowing
  • The pump is old and you do not want to find out in a storm
  • You lost power in a storm and the basement got wet
  • You are disconnecting weeping tiles from the sewer
Sump pit with the pump discharge pipes and a red high water alarm

New sump pump installation

A new system means cutting a pit into the basement floor, setting in a liner, connecting the weeping tiles, and running a discharge pipe outside, away from the house. We place the discharge so the water does not run back toward your foundation or onto a neighbour.

Replacement and repair

Pumps wear out. A stuck float switch, a failed check valve or a tired motor are common. We test the pump, fix what can be fixed, and replace the pump when that is the safer choice.

Alarms and battery backup

Storms knock out power exactly when the pump is needed most. A battery backup keeps pumping during an outage, and a high water alarm tells you if the water is rising. Toronto's subsidy covers both when they are itemized on the invoice.

Financing through Financeit

Financing is available through Financeit for eligible residential projects. Ask Waterworks about the options for your job. Financing is subject to credit approval. Terms and conditions apply.

Keep the sump pit and discharge route working

A sump pit collects groundwater so the pump can discharge it outside. Sediment and debris can obstruct the equipment. Ask us to assess the pit, pump and discharge route, or discuss electronic wireless flood protection for your home.

We serve homes in Etobicoke, Mississauga, North York and nearby Toronto communities.

Photos from our work

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Open sump pit where groundwater collects before the pump discharges it outdoors.

Open sump pit where groundwater collects before the pump discharges it outdoors.

See the work

Watch Michael on the job

A sewer backup in a Toronto basement

Questions people ask

Who does the work

Michael from Waterworks in a finished shower

Waterworks is owned and run by Michael Yuffa, Owner and Chief Plumber, who has 46+ years of experience with Toronto homes. About our team

  • Metro master plumbing licence 15791
  • WSIB Ontario workplace safety and insurance
  • Insured by Desjardins Insurance
  • Rated 4.8 from 551 Google reviews and 4.9 from 2,273 HomeStars reviews (October 2026)

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(416) 489-0000
Evenings and weekends
Phones answered. Overnight calls booked first thing in the morning.
Office
1212 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1R8

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