A & A Basement Waterproofing
Family-owned for more than 50 years, this Bethany waterproofing firm handles French drains, sump pumps and foundation crack repair, and carries a lifetime warranty.
Also serves New Haven
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Basement flooding and sewer backup in Waterbury
Plumbers for backwater valves, sump pumps and drains.
11 pros in Waterbury
Waterbury sits on the Naugatuck River, and the city's flood history is part of why basement water is a serious concern here. In August 1955, two back-to-back hurricanes brought floods that hit the Naugatuck River hard, and Waterbury was among the towns that suffered much loss. Before you hire anyone for backwater valves, sump pumps, drains or waterproofing, check how the work will be permitted. Waterbury's Department of Inspections issues building, electrical, plumbing, heating and sign permits, and it oversees buildings so they follow the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code. Ask the contractor which permits the job needs and who will pull them. Also check your insurance first. The Connecticut Insurance Department says standard homeowners policies do not cover flood damage, and sewer backup may need separate coverage. Ask for a written scope that names the equipment, the drainage plan and any backup power for a pump.
Drain Wizard Plumbing
Founded in 2018, this Hamden plumbing firm is family-owned and installs sump pumps, battery backup units and laundry ejector pumps, and handles sewer backup prevention.
Also serves New Haven
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High Rock Water Plumbing | Well Pump & Water Treatment Services Company
Open around the clock, every day, this well pump and water treatment firm also takes on sump pump and drain jobs in Naugatuck, Shelton, Seymour and Watertown.
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Elite Mechanical Contractor LLC
Since 2006, this Bristol plumbing and heating firm works on flooded basements and drain cleaning, and offers a one-year warranty.
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Hope Plumbing
Round-the-clock service runs every day from this Prospect plumber, which covers sump pumps, sewer line repair and drain cleaning.
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InstaPlumbing, LLC – The Plumbing Guys with Bow Ties
Open Monday to Friday, this plumbing company does sump pump work and drain cleaning across Waterbury, Cheshire, Naugatuck and Wolcott.
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L&P Plumbing & Well Service
Watertown-based plumbing firm offering sump pumps and drain cleaning, along with water heater work and well pump service.
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Residential ResQ LLC
Sump pumps from Earth Contact Products, including battery backup and crawlspace models, are the focus of this Wolcott foundation firm, which serves Waterbury and Shelton.
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AA Outdoor Services LLC
Family-owned concrete contractor in Southbury that installs French drains and carries a five-year warranty, open seven days a week.
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Connecticut Basement Systems
Seymour-based waterproofing firm working on sump pumps, flooded basements and interior drainage, with free estimates and financing available.
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Dna Plumbing, Drain Cleaning & Heating LLC
Meriden-based plumbing and heating company that handles flooded basements, sewer line repair and drain cleaning, and offers emergency service with free estimates.
Also serves New Haven
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What to know in Waterbury
In the August 1955 floods, which followed two back-to-back hurricanes, the Naugatuck River was among the most affected rivers. Waterbury was among the towns that suffered much loss.
Before you hire
Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.
Questions about hiring in Waterbury
Do I need a permit for a sump pump or backwater valve in Waterbury?
Ask the contractor before work starts. Waterbury's Department of Inspections provides building, electrical, plumbing and heating permits, and it oversees buildings so they follow the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code. Have the contractor say in writing which permits apply and who will apply for them. City of Waterbury (source, opens in a new tab)
Will my homeowners insurance cover a flooded basement?
Probably not for flood. The Connecticut Insurance Department says standard homeowners, renters and business policies do not cover flood damage, and most flood policies have a 30-day waiting period. Check your policy and talk to your insurer before a storm season, not after water arrives. Connecticut Insurance Department (source, opens in a new tab)
Is sewer backup covered by flood insurance?
Not usually. The Connecticut Insurance Department says sewer backup is typically not included in standard flood insurance and may require separate coverage. Water from burst pipes and other internal sources is generally handled under homeowners insurance. Ask your insurer what applies before you pay for a backwater valve. Connecticut Insurance Department (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a quote for basement flooding work include?
A good quote names the equipment and the work in plain terms: pump or valve type, drain and discharge routing, permits, who handles cleanup, and warranty terms. Ask about backup power for a sump pump. Compare quotes line by line, not by the total alone.