THE DURASEC KNOW-HOW

WE CARRY OUT SUMP PUMP AND CATCH BASIN INSTALLATIONS. OUR EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN THE FIELD OF DRAINAGE AND FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING ALLOWS US TO PERFORM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSTALLATIONS THAT WILL PROTECT YOU FROM ANY FLOODING RISKS IN YOUR BASEMENT.

WHY PLACE YOUR TRUST IN DURASEC?

Expertise, technical assessments and diagnostics
Excavation
Sump inspection
Installation of submersible pumps with alarms and check valves
Accord D financing available for your projects

In Quebec, basement flooding is unfortunately very common. Our climate includes periods of freezing and thawing that cause rapid snow melt in the spring. We are also subjected to heavy rainfalls that cause water tables to rise quickly. There are also many constructions established along the waterways. Finally, large amounts of water are naturally present in our soils, which is why it is necessary to carry out sump pumps and catch basin installations.

THE REPERCUSSIONS OF BASEMENT FLOODING

Flooding can result in significant health and financial repercussions on homes as well as their owners. By carrying out a catch basin installation, you drastically minimize the risk of flooding.

Degradation of foundations, installations, and equipment located in the basement
Significant loss in value of the home
Increased insurance premiums
Development of mold and rot that are harmful to health
Bad odours
Increase in health problems such as breathing difficulties and allergies

Groupe Durasec has chosen LIBERTY pumps for their reliability and efficiency. It’s essential to channel water from the drain to an interior or exterior reservoir and that is the exact purpose of the catch basin. It collects water from the drain and contains a gravity or mechanical (pump) system to evacuate the water to an exit point. Of course, a non-return protection valve is also an important feature of the system. In addition, the airtight cover allows us to reduce the moisture coming from the basin.

Trust Durasec for professional sump pump and catch basin installation. We offer peace of mind for years to come!

5 INSTALLATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE:

Gravity: When the rain or sewer pipes are 14 inches lower than the top of the slab, it is possible to evacuate the water by gravity. We install a catch basin, a check valve, an inverted T and an air-tight cover.
Interior with submersible pump: This option is the most common when the exit pipe, either the sewers or storm drain, is higher than the entrance to the French drain in the catch basin.
Exterior with pump: When it’s impossible to install an interior catch basin, the option of the exterior pumping station becomes the best choice. The pump is designed to be outside and includes an alarm that must be installed inside your house by a master electrician.
The backup submersible pump: In certain cases, it’s better to invest to guard against power outages. The long-lasting emergency battery supplies 24 to 48 hours of power following an interruption or an outage of the main pump or the power company.
Gravity with exterior connection to the sewer: This option is the last to use when the sewer or storm drain is lower than the French drain and there’s no way of installing an interior catch basin. This option makes it difficult to fully clean the French drain or to follow inspection procedures.

CATCH BASIN

First, let’s talk about the location of the catch basin. The location of the basin is often determined during a visit from a Groupe Durasec representative. They will choose the precise optimal location and will advise the customer.

The ideal location for the catch basin installation is generally along an exterior foundation wall and near a 110V power outlet, if a pump is planned.

HERE ARE THE DIFFERENT INSTALLATION STEPS:

Sawing the concrete of the slab, combined with our dust vacuum system
Crushing the concrete of the slab, combined with our dust vacuum system
Manual excavation
Positioning the catch basin
Drilling
Installing the outlet pipe
Setting the stone
Installing the pump or gravity system, along with the airtight cover
Concreting
Cleaning the worksite

EXTERIOR PUMPING STATION

It’s always better to have access to the exterior drainage system, especially when it’s necessary to perform maintenance during the winter. On the other hand, it’s sometimes impossible to install an interior catch basin due to the configuration or finishing of the basement. That’s when we install an exterior pumping station.

The station is made up of concrete or plastic and is installed deep enough into the ground to avoid freezing. A pump and an alarm are located inside the station. The help of an electrician may be required to complete the electrical installation. The alarm will let you know if there’s a breakdown in the pump, which is guaranteed for 2-years.