Block Solid Masonry
Basement waterproofing is the one listed job for this Syracuse masonry contractor, which also works on chimneys and foundations, seven days a week.
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Basement flooding and sewer backup in Syracuse
Plumbers for backwater valves, sump pumps and drains.
17 pros in Syracuse
Basement flooding in Syracuse is tied to how water moves through the sewer system. Onondaga County says basement backups can come from sewer line blockages, heavy rainfall overwhelming the sewer system, or tree roots in sewer pipes. It also says sump pumps, roof drains and gutters connected to the sanitary sewer can cause capacity problems, and it suggests plugging or disconnecting basement floor drains and sewer connections that tie into the sanitary system. That shapes what you ask a contractor. Ask where a sump pump discharges, and whether any drain or downspout you already have feeds the sanitary sewer. Ask what the plan is for floor drains. Permits matter too: in the city, plumbing permits for 1-2 family homes must be obtained through Onondaga County, and trade permits such as electrical, which a new pump circuit could involve, are obtained separately from the main construction permit. Before you hire, ask who will pull each permit and get that in writing in the quote.
Northern Atrex
Weeping tile and French drains are the drainage jobs for this excavation company, which is based in Brewerton and works across Onondaga and Oswego counties.
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PipePros Plumbing & Excavation LLC
Emergency plumbing is offered day and night, every day, and sump pumps are among its jobs for this service, with Syracuse as one of its towns.
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Rockland Masonry and Construction
Basement waterproofing sits alongside stairs, walkways and chimney work at this masonry contractor, which also lists French drains and flooded basements. A lifetime warranty is offered.
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American Plumbing of CNY Inc.
In business since 2009, the plumber handles sewer line repair, sump pump work and drain cleaning, with emergency service offered and Fayetteville among its towns.
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Halco
Open around the clock, every day, the company handles sump pumps, basement waterproofing and drain cleaning, and it also works on heating and cooling with Kohler, Carrier, Trane and Navien equipment.
Also serves Rochester
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JMS Plumbing
Founded in 1995, the Cortland firm does drain cleaning and sewer backup prevention, and offers financing and emergency service, with Rheem, Navien and Bosch equipment.
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Superior Drain Solutions
Sewer line repair and sewer backup prevention lead the work at this Brewerton drain company, which is open around the clock, every day.
Also serves Utica
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B-Sure Systems, Inc.
Family-owned since 1972, the Syracuse firm handles French drains, sump pumps and basement waterproofing, with financing and a lifetime warranty.
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Woodford Bros., Inc.
Dating to 1962, the family-owned firm waterproofs basements in Syracuse, Liverpool, East Syracuse and Fayetteville, and offers free estimates.
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AP Plumbing
Since 1986, the plumbing firm in Rochester handles battery backup sump pumps, sewer line repair and drain cleaning, and it is open around the clock.
Also serves Rochester
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Cross Bros Plumbing, Inc.
Open weekdays, the Jamesville plumber has served Syracuse and Jamesville for over 55 years, handling sump pumps and drain cleaning with Kohler equipment.
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Dg Plumbing & Mechanical
Operating since 2004, the East Syracuse firm works seven days a week, handling sump pumps and drain cleaning, and free estimates are offered.
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Fritcher’s Heating Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Family-owned for more than 40 years, this heating and plumbing firm offers emergency service day and night and handles sump pumps. Financing is available, and Baldwinsville and Liverpool are among its towns.
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Wet Basement Solutions
Zoeller is one of its listed brands, and a lifetime warranty applies to the firm's sump pump, weeping tile and foundation crack work in Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Cortland and Clay.
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Do It Right Plumbing
Flooded basements and drain cleaning are the jobs listed for this Fulton plumber, which also covers Syracuse and has served Oswego and Onondaga counties since 2004.
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Rudy Plumbing
Serving Baldwinsville, Liverpool, East Syracuse and Clay, the plumbing company handles battery backup sump pumps and drain cleaning, and it is open every day around the clock.
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What to know in Syracuse
Blizzard '93, on March 13-14, 1993, dropped 43 inches of snow on Syracuse in two days, the most in one event on record for the city.
National Grid reported that over 121,000 Central New York customers lost service after heavy rains and high winds, including an EF-1 tornado with winds up to 105 mph in Clark Mills. Crews had restored nearly 115,000 of them (95%) by 3:30 p.m. on the day of the release, and fallen trees and debris created access issues.
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 Syracuse
Where do I get a plumbing permit for basement flooding work in Syracuse?
For 1-2 family homes in Syracuse, plumbing permits must be obtained through Onondaga County. Before work starts, ask your contractor whether they will apply for it, and have the answer written into the quote or contract so responsibility is clear. City of Syracuse (source, opens in a new tab)
What can cause a basement to back up in the Syracuse area?
Onondaga County lists sewer line blockages, heavy rainfall overwhelming the sewer system, and tree roots in sewer pipes. A good contractor should identify which cause applies to your home before proposing a fix, rather than quoting one solution for every basement. Onondaga County (source, opens in a new tab)
Should my sump pump or gutters connect to the sanitary sewer?
The county says sump pumps, roof drains and gutters connected to the sanitary sewer can lead to capacity issues. Ask any contractor where your pump and downspouts discharge, and whether the setup needs to change. Check current local rules before deciding. Onondaga County (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a quote for basement flooding prevention include?
A quote should describe the work item by item, such as valve, pump, drain or waterproofing, and name the materials and equipment. It should also state who handles permits, what the warranty covers, the timeline, and how changes are handled. Compare quotes line by line.