Do I Need a Sump Pump System?

While it is not necessary to have a sump pump system in your home, it is a very good idea. After all, there is a reason why so many homes around Hampton Roads already have sump pump systems in their basements or crawl spaces. It is important to note that the climate in this area of the U.S. can be very wet at times, and while the Pamunkey soil in the Hampton Roads area has good drainage capabilities, your home can still be overwhelmed. Preventing flooding, lateral movement, and subsidence can be a real uphill battle.

The benefits of an energy efficiency sump pump system are many and varied. Protecting your home from flooding and dampness is simply the most immediate and obvious. The others can be split into direct benefits and indirect benefits. The direct benefits are the benefits to your home. For example, a good sump pump system will also help to keep the relative humidity in your home low, thereby preventing mold formation and reducing the likelihood of wood rot.

The indirect benefits are those that affect your comfort or health more than they do the health of your home. For example, a reduction in dampness means more stable internal temperatures in your home, because arid air is much easier to process than humid air. Likewise, the reduced risk of mold means that you will not have to deal with the health issues that some species of mold can bring. Finally, the higher levels of energy efficiency that a dry, healthy home experiences will keep your energy bills lower and keep your costs under control. So, no – you don’t need a sump pump system, but they are very useful tools.