Primo Sewer Cleaning
Around the clock, every day, this plumber installs, repairs and replaces sump pumps, including primary and backup systems. Sewer line repair and sewer backup prevention are also offered.
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Basement flooding and sewer backup in Scranton
Plumbers for backwater valves, sump pumps and drains.
Basement water in the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre area has a long record behind it. In June 1972, Tropical Storm Agnes pushed Susquehanna River flood elevations to the highest ever recorded, and in the Wilkes-Barre area they passed those of 1865 and 1936 by about eight feet. The USGS says large areas of Wilkes-Barre, Kingston and Pittston were inundated to depths of several feet. That history is why many homeowners here look at sump pumps, drains and waterproofing. When you hire, start with the permit. The City of Scranton says all construction projects need a permit before any work begins, and that the work is to be done by an insured, licensed contractor with experience in it. Ask any contractor who will pull the permit, and ask to see proof of insurance and licence before you sign. Get the scope of work, the equipment and the permit written into the quote, so you can compare quotes on the same terms.
7 basement flooding pros in Scranton
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C.W. Schultz & Son
Family-owned since 1921, this heating and cooling company also handles sump pumps and drain cleaning. Emergency service runs around the clock in Wilkes-Barre.
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Pocono Lake Construction
Based in Pocono Lake, this waterproofing firm installs interior and exterior French drains and sump pumps. It also installs moisture barriers and dehumidifiers and handles mould remediation.
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Disaster Blaster of Scranton & Wilkes-Barre
This water damage restoration company is open around the clock and offers basement waterproofing, water drying, mould remediation and emergency service.
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Clog Wizards
Hydro jetting, rooter service and boroscope pipe inspection are offered by this drain firm, which is family-owned. Emergency calls are taken around the clock, seven days a week.
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Michael J Nole Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
This Dunmore plumber handles sump pumps, French drains and sewer line repair, and offers emergency plumbing service. It also deals with frozen pipes.
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NEPA Plumbing Solutions LLC
Based in Jenkins Township, this family-operated plumber installs sump pumps and French drains and handles drain cleaning. Camera inspections and sewer line excavation are also offered.
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What to know in Scranton
Under Pennsylvania's Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, contractors performing $5,000 or more of home improvements a year must register with the Office of Attorney General.
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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 Scranton
Do I need a permit for basement waterproofing in Scranton?
The City of Scranton says all construction projects in the city require a permit, and no work may start before the permit is in hand. Ask your contractor whether the permit is included in the quote, and who will apply for it, before you agree to anything. City of Scranton (source, opens in a new tab)
Can I pull the permit myself if I do the work?
Scranton's Code Enforcement page says a homeowner doing the work is allowed to pull the permit. It also says the plumbing, electrical, general contracting and home improvement trades require testing. If you hire someone instead, ask which licence they hold and for proof of it. City of Scranton (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a quote for a sump pump or drain job include?
A written quote should name the work to be done, the equipment and materials, where water will be discharged, who handles the permit, the start and finish timing, and the payment schedule. Ask for proof of insurance too. Having the same details from each contractor makes quotes easier to compare.
Why does flooding history matter when I choose a basement water fix?
Tropical Storm Agnes in June 1972 sent Susquehanna River levels to the highest ever recorded, and large areas of Wilkes-Barre, Kingston and Pittston were inundated to depths of several feet. Ask contractors how their plan would cope with heavy water, not just minor seepage. U.S. Geological Survey (source, opens in a new tab)