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Inspect
Confirm the existing drainage layout, access points and site constraints.
Sump Pump Battery Backup
Sump Pump Battery Backup planned around your home.
Heavy rain and power outages often arrive together. A battery backup gives the sump system a second way to move water when the main pump or household power is unavailable.
What the service includes
A complete system, not a single part.
- Battery and charger sizing for the expected pumping demand
- Secondary pump or backup configuration review
- High-water alarm and monitoring options
- Clear testing and maintenance instructions
- Safe placement with accessible service space
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Local programme check
Toronto, Markham and Burlington/Halton use different eligibility, pre-approval, permit and documentation rules. We review the current official requirements before recommending rebate-related work.
Compare rebate programmes →How we approach the work
Clear planning from the first visit to the final record.
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Install
Complete the work with safe access, serviceability and discharge routing in mind.
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Document
Provide the homeowner with the records created during the project.
Questions homeowners ask
What to know before you decide.
How long will a sump battery backup run?
Runtime depends on battery capacity, pump load and how often the pump cycles. We size the system around the home and explain realistic expectations rather than promising a fixed number of hours.
Is a backup battery the same as a generator?
No. A dedicated battery backup can start automatically without a generator, while a generator may support more loads but requires separate planning and safe operation.
Are water-powered backup pumps eligible for Halton subsidies?
Halton Region states that water-powered backup sump pumps are not eligible under its weeping-tile/sump-pump or exterior-storm-drain subsidies. We focus on electric battery-backed options where appropriate.
Start with a clear assessment
Tell us what is happening at your home.
We will ask about past flooding, the sump, sewer, downspouts and the municipality before recommending the next step.