The storm that floods your basement is the same storm that kills your power — and with it, your sump pump. Call (201) 676-3099 or book a free estimate.
The storm that floods your basement is the same storm that kills your power — and with it, your sump pump. That's not bad luck; it's how storms work. Here's the fix.
What a backup actually does
A second pump on a marine battery takes over the moment power dies, moving 2,000–3,000 gallons per charge — enough to outlast most outages. It also covers you when the primary pump itself fails (they all do, eventually — average lifespan is 7–10 years).
The math
Battery backup installed: $1,200–$2,500. Average finished-basement flood claim: $25K–$60K+ once flooring, drywall, and remediation stack up — and many policies exclude "water backup" unless you bought the rider. Check yours today.
2-minute test: pull your pump's plug during a rain. If your stomach drops, you already know the answer.
What we install
Primary + backup sized to your pit, check valves set right, discharge routed away from the foundation, high-water alarm on your phone — tested in front of you before we leave.
Need sump pump installation near you?
If you searched “sump pump installation near me” anywhere in New Jersey, that's us. First Call Contracting is based in Paramus and sends its own licensed crew to all 21 counties — written price before work starts, no deposit, a real person on the phone 24/7.
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Or call Alex: (201) 676-3099