What is a sump pump basin? Is a basin necessary when installing a sump pump or waterproofing system? Why did my contractor tell me I don't need one? These questions are asked by homeowners with wet crawl spaces and basements that want to address standing water. I have seen sump pumps without a basin and sump pump basins with no holes, with holes, and even made of a trash can or 5-gallon bucket. You'd think something as important and damaging as flooded basements and crawl spaces would have the best waterproofing system installation possible. A sump pump basin or crock is designed to house and protect the sump pump. It is also designed to allow moisture to enter in and around the sump pump so it can move water faster. I did a video in a crawl space that a company, not the homeowner or DIYer, installed a 5-gallon bucket as a sump pump basin. Can you imagine paying a "professional" to install a $4 bucket as a basin? Not only that, but they did not install it correctly. Read about Crawl Space Encapsulation Waterproofing - https://crawlspaceninja.com/blog/crawl-space-waterproofing/ I hope you found this information useful. Please comment below if you have any questions or would like to say hello. I am also putting a video series for you to watch about sump pumps below. Visit our DIY Store Contact us if you need help fixing your crawl space or yard drainage by clicking here. Learn about Crawl Space Ninja Franchise opportunity
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