Why homeowners choose us
Basements that stay dry, storm after storm
Fox Valley basements take a beating. Heavy storms swell the Fox River and push the Poplar Creek watershed past its limits, and older Elgin neighborhoods still drain through systems built generations ago. As your Elgin plumber since 2005, TJM installs and replaces the sump pumps and ejector pumps that move that water out, and fixes the seepage that lets it in.
It is family-owned work from a licensed, bonded, and insured crew that answers the phone around the clock, because basement water rarely waits for morning. See what we handle below, or call for a free estimate.
What we handle
Drainage Services in Elgin
Sump Pump Installation
The pump in your basement pit is the only thing standing between a heavy rain and a flooded floor, and it works hardest exactly when the weather is worst. TJM installs and replaces sump pumps and sewage ejector pumps, sets the pit and discharge piping correctly, and makes sure the system actually keeps up with the water your yard sends at it. Pumps wear out quietly, and most homeowners find out during the storm that kills them. If yours is old, loud, or cycling nonstop, our sump pump installation service replaces it before the failure, not after the cleanup.
Basement Drainage Solutions
When water shows up where it should not, the answer is rarely just a bigger pump. Seepage through walls and floors, a floor drain that backs up in a storm, or a basement that smells damp all summer each point to a drainage problem with its own fix. TJM excavates and installs floor drains, repairs seepage paths, and puts in flood control that stops city sewer backups from reaching your basement. Our basement drainage solutions cover the diagnosis and the fix with one licensed crew, so the water ends up where it belongs, outside your house.
Get the water out before the next storm rolls in
Pumps, pits, and drainage from a family-owned Elgin crew. Free estimates, and the phone is answered 24 hours a day.
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Straight answers to plumbing questions
Why do basements around Elgin flood so often?
Much of the area drains toward the Fox River and Poplar Creek, and big storms can push both past their limits. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District manages the Poplar Creek watershed, and the right pumps protect your basement.
What is the difference between a sump pump and an ejector pump?
A sump pump moves clear groundwater out of a pit so it never reaches your floor. An ejector pump lifts wastewater from basement bathrooms and laundry drains up to the sewer line. TJM installs and replaces both.
Can you fix water seeping through my basement walls or floor?
Yes. Seepage repair is one of our core drainage services. We find where the water is getting in, fix the path it takes, and pair the repair with the drains and pumps that keep the basement dry.
How do I know my sump pump needs to be replaced?
Grinding noises, constant running, rust, and a pump that cycles without moving water are all warning signs. If your pump is original to the house, have it checked before the next storm season instead of after it.
Do you install flood control systems?
Yes. Flood control systems stop city sewer backups from pushing into your basement during heavy rain. We install them along with sump pits, ejector pits, and floor drains, all handled by one licensed crew.
Do you give free estimates on drainage work?
Yes. Tell us what your basement does when it rains, and we will look at the pit, the pumps, and the drainage, then give you a clear plan and price in writing before any work starts.