Plumbers for backwater valves, sump pumps and drains.
Basement flooding in Windsor is a recent memory, not a distant risk. In September 2016, flooding led to a state of emergency in Windsor and Tecumseh, and the City received reports of 700 flooded homes and businesses. Then the rainstorm of August 29, 2017 flooded about 6,000 basements, according to CBC. That history is why the City runs a Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program, with a lifetime maximum per property and approval on a first-come, first-served basis. When you hire for a backwater valve, sump pump or drain work, the programme rules shape the job. You must apply and get approval before any work starts, and the work must be done by a City of Windsor Licensed Plumber, followed by a final inspection that passes. Work you do yourself, or work started before approval, is not eligible. Ask any trade whether they hold that licence, whether the quote names the specific item in the programme, and who arranges the inspection.
Open seven days a week, this waterproofing firm has operated since 1980 and offers a lifetime warranty. Foundation crack repair and basement waterproofing are part of its work, and its towns include Detroit, Troy and Waterford Township.
Also serves Detroit
Family-owned, Dry-Rite works on backwater valves, sump pumps and mould removal in basements and crawl spaces. Windsor, LaSalle, Leamington and Kingsville are among the places it serves.
Also serves Detroit
Open around the clock, every day, this Ferndale firm has been family-owned since 2008 and handles sump pumps, flooded basements, sewer line repair and drain cleaning.
Also serves Detroit
Working since 1984 as a family business, this Taylor plumber addresses flooded basements, sump pumps and sewer line repair. Livonia, Wayne and Belleville are also served.
Also serves Detroit
Family-owned since 1998, the company handles sewer backup prevention, sewer line repair and sump pumps. It takes emergency calls and keeps Saturday morning hours.
Also serves Detroit
Open 24 hours a day, every day, the company handles sump pumps and drain cleaning. Detroit, Ferndale, Wayne and Macomb are among its towns.
Also serves Detroit
Working in Windsor since 2010, this company installs sump pumps and backwater flow valves and builds French drains for backyard drainage. Interior and exterior basement waterproofing is also part of its work.
Also serves Detroit
Operating since 1965, this plumbing and heating company handles sump pump work and drain cleaning, plus boiler installation and water heaters. Its service area is Macomb County.
Also serves Detroit
This family-owned waterproofing firm covers battery backup sump pumps, basement waterproofing and tie rod hole leak repair across southeastern Michigan. Financing is available, and its towns include Detroit, Plymouth and Taylor.
Also serves Detroit
Emergency service is offered around the clock, and this Windsor firm handles sewer backup prevention, drain cleaning and sewer backup repair.
Discharge line snaking for sump pumps is the company's focus, and it is open 24 hours every day. It works with Zoeller equipment and offers financing.
Also serves Detroit
Over 25 years in business, this family-run shop handles sump pump work, sewer line repair and drain cleaning, and it offers emergency service. Southgate and Wyandotte are its towns.
Also serves Detroit
Started in 2022, this Oldcastle company installs sump pumps and weeping tile and carries a 25-year warranty. Basement waterproofing and foundation crack repair are also part of its work.
Also serves Detroit
This Oldcastle firm offers around-the-clock service in English and Arabic. It handles sump pumps, basement waterproofing and sewer backup prevention, and works in Windsor and LaSalle.
Also serves Detroit
Serving Windsor and Leamington for 16 years, this plumber installs sump pumps, clears drains and repairs frozen and burst pipes. Emergency plumbing is offered.
Hydro jetting and drain clearing lead the work here, alongside battery backup sump pumps and sewer backup prevention. Its towns include Warren, Troy, Roseville and Clinton Township, and financing is available.
Also serves Detroit
Locally owned since 1983, this Windsor plumber runs around-the-clock service, seven days a week, and handles sump pumps. The company also serves Essex, Kingsville, LaSalle and Tecumseh.
Also serves Detroit
Dating to 1954 and family-owned, this Southgate plumber focuses on sump pump installation and replacement, including battery backup models. Dearborn, Flat Rock, Taylor and Riverview are in its area.
Also serves Detroit
Family-owned, the Detroit plumber offers sump pump services, sewer line repair and drain cleaning, plus frozen pipe repair and pipe insulation.
Also serves Detroit
Focused on sewer and drain work, this Birmingham, Michigan firm repairs and replaces main sewer lines and offers emergency response for basement flooding. Detroit is also served.
Also serves Detroit
Family-owned, this Warren firm handles French drains, weeping tile, sump pumps and foundation crack repair. Detroit, Southfield, Livonia and Royal Oak sit within its range.
Also serves Detroit
Plumber whose website lists sump pumps and sewer line repair.
Also serves Detroit
Plumber whose website lists sump pumps.
Founded in 1949 and family-owned, the firm works on sump pumps and drain cleaning, plus backup power. Warren, Dearborn, Livonia and Macomb all fall within its service.
Also serves Detroit
Plumber whose website lists backwater valves and sump pumps.
Also serves Detroit
Since 2006, this Ferndale plumber covers basement waterproofing, sump pumps and main sewer line repair. Troy, Southfield, Plymouth and Warren also fall within its reach.
Also serves Detroit
Plumber whose website lists sump pumps.
HVAC contractor whose website lists sump pumps and flooded basements.
Also serves Detroit
Plumber whose website lists backwater valves, sump pumps and sewer backup prevention.
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IBC reported that late-August 2017 flooding in the Windsor region caused more than $124 million in insured damage, with rain up to 290mm in some areas. Windsor Airport received a record 100mm of rain in a short period, and over 1,000 basements were reported flooded.
Insurance Bureau of Canada (via Canada Newswire) (source, opens in a new tab)
In September 2016, flooding led to a state of emergency in Windsor and Tecumseh. The City received reports of 700 flooded homes and businesses.
Environment Canada's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Windsor A station give an average annual snowfall of 139.8 cm. January is the snowiest month at 43.4 cm, followed by February at 33.2 cm.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (source, opens in a new tab)
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.
The work must be done by a City of Windsor Licensed Plumber, and a final inspection must pass. Work done by the homeowner is not eligible. Before you accept a quote, ask to see the licence and confirm who books the inspection once the job is finished. City of Windsor (source, opens in a new tab)
Apply first and wait for approval before any work begins. Work done before approval is not eligible for the subsidy. Because approval is first-come, first-served, it is sensible to apply early and then ask trades to quote on the approved scope only. City of Windsor (source, opens in a new tab)
A good quote names each item to be installed, such as a backwater valve, sump pump or drain disconnection, and states who pulls any permit. It should also give the start date, the warranty terms and what happens if hidden problems are found. Get the same scope in writing from each trade.
Yes. The programme lists separate maximums for a backwater valve, a sump pump, a sump pump with overflow and floor drain disconnection, foundation drain disconnection, dye testing or camera inspection, and a sump pump overflow alone. The overflow-only option requires an existing sump pump. There is a lifetime maximum per property. City of Windsor (source, opens in a new tab)