Plumbers for backwater valves, sump pumps and drains.
Pittsburgh's basement water problems have a specific history. In 2004 the remnants of Frances and Ivan reached the area within 9 days, and Ivan's rainfall on Sep 17 ranked 1st among the tropical storm events listed for the city. Backups also come from the sewer system itself: PWSA says sewage can back up when a private or public sewer is blocked, broken, or overwhelmed by heavy rain or snowmelt, and that backwater valves, downspout disconnection and trench drains must be considered case by case. That shapes how you hire. Ask any contractor why a given fix suits your house and your sewer line, rather than accepting a standard package. In Allegheny County, plumbing work needs a permit, the Health Department must approve a plumbing plan before work starts, and every permit requires a final inspection. Ask who pulls the permit and who books the inspection. Contractors doing home improvements above the state threshold must also be registered with the Office of Attorney General, so ask for their registration number.
Based in Ruffs Dale, the company offers foundation crack repair and basement waterproofing, including interior and exterior systems. It serves Pittsburgh, West Mifflin, Bridgeville and McKeesport, and financing is available.
Its French drain and grading work targets saturated yards, and it also handles sump pumps and flooded basements. Estimates are free, and service reaches Butler, Gibsonia and Allison Park.
Emergency calls are handled in Pittsburgh, and the plumber also covers sump pumps and sewer backup prevention.
Open all day and night, every day, the Wexford company covers sewer backup prevention, sewer line repair and drain cleaning, and it also serves Pittsburgh.
Owner-operated, the Pittsburgh firm provides hydro jetting and sewer inspections alongside sump pump and drain cleaning work, and it is open every day, all day.
Family-owned, the McKees Rocks company does French drains, basement waterproofing and storm water control. It also builds retaining walls and works seven days a week.
Since 1967, the company has offered video drain inspections, trenchless sewer line repair and hydro jetting. It serves Washington and Marianna, and is open around the clock.
French drains lead the excavating work here, along with storm water management and waterproofing. Emergency work is offered, and the company serves Pittsburgh, Butler and Indiana.
Sump pump installation sits alongside drain cleaning and frozen pipe work at this Irwin plumber. Free estimates are available, and areas served include Westmoreland, Allegheny and Fayette counties.
French drains are one of its jobs, alongside foundation excavation, site preparation and retaining walls. The family-owned excavator also does concrete and heavy demolition work.
Water mitigation, foundation wall sealing and storm and sewer drains sit alongside French drain work here. The company is locally owned, and it serves McKeesport and Pittsburgh.
Pipeline assessment work sits alongside sump pumps and sewer line repair at this plumber. Financing is available, and it serves Pittsburgh, Bridgeville, Oakdale and Bethel Park.
Drainage systems and sump pumps are its core work, with basement waterproofing as well. The family-owned firm works in Pittsburgh and McKees Rocks, and it operates every day of the week.
Operating since 2014, the company specializes in trenchless sewer repair and hydro jetting. Emergency service is offered, and it serves Wexford, Butler, Gibsonia and Irwin.
Navien is one of its brands, and the family-owned plumber also covers sewer backup prevention and sump pumps. It gives a 6-year warranty.
A lifetime warranty applies to its waterproofing, and the business is family-owned. It also takes on crawl space repair and foundation stabilization.
Based in Butler, the plumber takes on French drains along with excavation, water, sewer and gas work.
Kohler, Navien and Liberty Pumps are its brands. The family-owned Allison Park plumber also handles sump pumps, flooded basements and sewer line repair, with emergency service.
Interior and exterior waterproofing are its core work, with sump pumps, French drains and foundation crack repair. The company dates to 1991, and financing is available in Pittsburgh, Washington, Butler and Greensburg.
Carrier is among the brands it uses. The company has worked in Pittsburgh since 2004 and covers sewer backup prevention, with emergency repairs offered.
The veteran-operated company, founded in 2015, handles sump pumps, sewer line repair and drain cleaning. Financing is available, and service reaches Wexford, Butler and Bethel Park.
Plumber whose website lists sewer backup prevention and sewer line repair.
Plumber whose website lists sump pumps, sewer backup prevention, flooded basements and sewer line repair.
Plumber whose website lists sewer backup prevention and sewer line repair.
Plumber whose website lists sump pumps and sewer line repair.
Waterproofing service whose website lists French drains and basement waterproofing.
The family-owned company works with Lennox, Carrier, Trane and Rheem equipment, and it handles sump pumps, sewer line repair and drain cleaning.
Waterproofing service whose website lists sump pumps, French drains, basement waterproofing and foundation crack repair.
Plumbing work in McKees Rocks and Pittsburgh covers drain cleaning, sump pumps and sewer line repair, with emergency service offered.
Serving the Pittsburgh area since 1988, the company handles sump pumps and sewer line repair. Its service area takes in Pittsburgh, Bridgeville, Wexford and McKees Rocks.
Plumber whose website lists sump pumps and sewer line repair.
French drains and basement waterproofing lead its drainage work, alongside drain cleaning and sewer line repair. Lennox equipment is among its brands.
Waterproofing service whose website lists basement waterproofing.
Plumber whose website lists sump pumps, sewer backup prevention and sewer line repair.
Plumber whose website lists sump pumps, furnace repairs and installs, French drains and boiler service.
Gutter cleaning service whose website lists sump pumps and French drains.
Open around the clock, every day, the firm handles sump pumps, sewer line repair and drain cleaning. It also covers backup power and heating and cooling emergencies.
Basement waterproofing and foundation crack repair are its main jobs, including work on flooded basements. The company gives a lifetime warranty, and its towns include Pittsburgh, McKeesport, Washington and Bethel Park.
Plumber whose website lists sump pumps, furnace repairs and installs, boiler service and heat pumps.
Plumber whose website lists sewer backup prevention and sewer line repair.
Family-owned since 2001, the firm offers sump pump and sewer line work, with financing and free estimates. Towns served include Pittsburgh, Vandergrift, Monroeville and Butler.
Waterproofing service whose website lists French drains, basement waterproofing and flooded basements.
HVAC contractor whose website lists sewer backup prevention, furnace repairs and installs, sewer line repair and boiler service.
Pittsburgh plumbing and HVAC company covering heating and cooling repair, frozen pipes, water heaters, sump pumps and structural drying, open around the clock.
Plumber whose website lists sump pumps, boiler service, basement waterproofing and heating repairs.
Plumber whose website lists sump pumps, furnace repairs and installs, sewer backup prevention and boiler service.
Plumber whose website lists sump pumps, furnace repairs and installs, boiler service and heat pumps.
Air conditioning contractor whose website lists sump pumps, furnace repairs and installs, boiler service and heat pumps.
Plumber whose website lists sump pumps and French drains.
Waterproofing service whose website lists French drains, basement waterproofing and foundation crack repair.
Plumber whose website lists sump pumps, HVAC service, sewer line repair and water heaters.
Valencia heating, cooling and plumbing contractor covering standby generators, panel upgrades and sump pumps across Northern Allegheny and Butler counties, with emergency service around the clock.
Plumber whose website lists French drains, flooded basements and sewer line repair.
Waterproofing service whose website lists sump pumps, French drains, basement waterproofing and flooded basements.
Navien water heaters are among the brands this Pittsburgh plumber works with, and it also handles sump pumps and drain cleaning.
Plumber whose website lists sewer backup prevention and sewer line repair.
Waterproofing service whose website lists sump pumps, French drains, basement waterproofing and flooded basements.
Waterproofing service whose website lists sump pumps, French drains, basement waterproofing and foundation crack repair.
Plumber whose website lists sump pumps, French drains and sewer line repair.
Septic system service whose website lists French drains and sewer line repair.
Waterproofing service whose website lists sump pumps and basement waterproofing.
G&J Waterproofing of Erie handles basement waterproofing in Erie, Pennsylvania, including work on mould in damp basements. Free estimates are offered.
Also serves Erie
Founded in 1980, the company offers sump pump services, waterproofing and drain and sewer work, including trenchless pipe repair. It carries a limited lifetime warranty.
Landscaping and hardscaping firm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offering snow removal, tree removal and French drain work, with free estimates.
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The National Weather Service says the remnants of 2 storms, Frances and Ivan, hit the Pittsburgh area within 9 days in 2004 and caused widespread flooding. Ivan's rainfall on Sep 17, 2004 was 5.95 inches, ranked 1st among the tropical storm rainfall events listed for Pittsburgh.
National Weather Service Pittsburgh (source, opens in a new tab)
In 2022 PWSA and ALCOSAN completed rehabilitation of a sewer outfall near Hazelwood Green. A new flap gate keeps river water out of the sewer system when it is not raining, and a lowered upstream section of the sewer system is meant to make basement backups less likely.
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.
Plumbing projects in Allegheny County require a plumbing permit. The Health Department must approve a plumbing plan before work starts, and every plumbing permit requires a final inspection. Ask the contractor to say in writing who applies for the permit and who arranges the inspection. Allegheny County Health Department (source, opens in a new tab)
Under the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, contractors performing home improvements above a set yearly amount must register with the Office of Attorney General. Ask for the registration number and check it before you sign anything. Put it on the contract alongside the contractor's business details. PA Office of Attorney General (source, opens in a new tab)
PWSA says sewage backups occur when a private or public sewer is blocked, broken, or overwhelmed by heavy rain or snowmelt. It says backwater valves, downspout disconnection and trench drains must be considered case by case, so ask the contractor to explain why a fix suits your house. Pittsburgh Water (PWSA) (source, opens in a new tab)
A quote should describe the work and the equipment to be installed, say who handles permits and inspection, list what is excluded, and give a start and finish timeframe. Get at least two quotes with the same scope, so you can compare like with like.