If you have a sump pump keeping your basement dry, it should have a WaterWatch® alarm, which will sound off to tell you that the pump has failed before the floor gets wet. This way, if the pump becomes unplugged or the circuit breaker trips, you have warning and can easily fix the problem. WaterWatch® alarm systems are standard features on all Basement Doctor TripleSafe™ sump pump systems.

In addition, before investing lots of money finishing your basement, you should have an UltraSump® battery operated back-up pump installed. This is a second pump and switch in the same sump hole, with a special battery and charging system. The UltraSump® will automatically pump the water out in the event that the power goes out, the primary pump has a mechanical failure, or when the primary pump fails to operate for whatever reason. This is important, because without it your finished basement is only one pump or power failure away from a flood. This system helps to ensure that your Ohio, Indiana or Kentucky basement is dry all the time.