Deal’s Plumbing
Family-owned and based in Lincoln, the plumber handles sump pumps and drain cleaning, and it is open on weekdays only.
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Basement flooding and sewer backup in Lincoln
Plumbers for backwater valves, sump pumps and drains.
11 pros in Lincoln
In Lincoln, basement flooding prevention comes with a rule that shapes how the work is done. Under Lincoln Municipal Code, connecting a sump pump, roof drains or foundation drains to the City's sanitary sewer is a violation, and the City says one sump pump running 10 minutes an hour into that sewer equals the normal sewage use of 12 homes. So a sump pump installation or repair here has to send water somewhere other than the sanitary sewer. Before you hire, ask the contractor where the discharge line will end and how it complies with the municipal code. Power matters too: the windstorm LES nicknamed "The Howler" left more than 33,000 customers without power, and a sump pump does not run without electricity. Ask whether a battery backup is part of the quote. Also keep in mind that the Nebraska Department of Insurance says flooding is not covered under a homeowners insurance policy, so prevention work is worth getting right the first time. Get the scope, discharge plan and warranty in writing.
Lincoln Demolition & Excavation
Drainage work from this demolition contractor covers French drains and weeping tile in Lincoln, Crete, Seward and Hickman. It is family-owned, founded in 2021, and gives a one-year warranty on its work.
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Star City Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing
Crews are on duty around the clock, every day, for sump pump and drain cleaning calls in Lincoln, Crete, Hickman and Martell. The company has operated since 1983.
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The Leak Detective
Basement leak inspections identify where water enters, and drainage work covers French drains, weeping tile and sump pump installation in Lincoln.
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Tillotson Enterprises
Basement waterproofing and work on flooded basements cover Lincoln, Crete, Seward and Hickman. Employee owned and in business since 1987, it also offers financing.
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John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical
Open around the clock, every day, the family-owned firm has worked in Lincoln since 1996. It handles sump pump work, sewer line repair and drain cleaning, plus backup power and heating and cooling emergencies.
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Biggerstaff Plumbing Heating & Air
Family owned since 1957, the Lincoln company does sump pump work, sewer backup prevention and sewer line repair, and it handles heating and cooling emergencies.
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JC Plus Plumbing L.L.C.
Sump pump work is offered in Lincoln and Waverly, and the business has operated since 2004.
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Select Plumbing
Sewer backup prevention, sewer line repair and sump pump work are offered in Lincoln, Crete, Seward and Hickman, with a one-year warranty on the work.
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Spohr’s Wet Basement Solutions
Foundation crack repair, weeping tile and sump pump work in Lincoln are among its jobs, and mould problems are addressed too.
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Wellmann Plumbing
The company works on Carrier equipment and also handles sump pump and drain cleaning jobs across Lincoln, Seward, Hickman and Martell. Operating since 1984, it offers financing.
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What to know in Lincoln
During an extreme cold snap when Lincoln dropped to minus 31, LES was asked to shed 20 megawatts and then 40 megawatts, about 7.5% of the power it generates. Roughly 44,000 LES customers went without power at some point during rolling blackouts from about 6:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on one Tuesday.
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 Lincoln
Can my sump pump drain into the sanitary sewer in Lincoln?
No. Under Lincoln Municipal Code, connecting a sump pump, roof drains or foundation drains to the City's sanitary sewer is a violation. When you get quotes, ask each contractor to show where the discharge line will end, and make sure the plan is written into the contract. City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (source, opens in a new tab)
Does a power outage matter for a sump pump?
Yes, because a pump needs electricity to run. The windstorm LES nicknamed "The Howler" left more than 33,000 LES customers without power. Ask contractors whether a battery backup or other backup power is included, and what it is able to run during an outage. KOLN/1011 Now (source, opens in a new tab)
Will my homeowners insurance cover a flooded basement?
The Nebraska Department of Insurance says flooding is not covered under a homeowners insurance policy. Flood insurance is sold separately, can be bought inside or outside a flood plain, and normally takes effect 30 days after purchase. Ask your insurer about it before the wet season. Nebraska Department of Insurance (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a quote for basement waterproofing include?
A quote should describe the work area, the method such as a drain, sump pump or crack repair, the materials, who handles any permit, where water will be discharged, the warranty terms and the schedule. Ask for the same details from each contractor so the quotes can be compared fairly.