The storm that floods your basement is the same storm that kills your power — and with it, your sump pump. That’s not bad luck; it’s how storms work. Here’s the fix.
A second pump on a marine battery takes over the moment power dies, moving 2,000–3,000 gallons per charge — enough to outlast most outages. It also covers you when the primary pump itself fails (they all do, eventually — average lifespan is 7–10 years).
Battery backup installed: $1,200–$2,500. Average finished-basement flood claim: $25K–$60K+ once flooring, drywall, and remediation stack up — and many policies exclude “water backup” unless you bought the rider. Check yours today.
Primary + backup sized to your pit, check valves set right, discharge routed away from the foundation, high-water alarm on your phone — tested in front of you before we leave.