Sump Pump Myths Busted

This page is a collection of 4 sump pump myths that give reasons for getting a sump pump. But, before you get convinced into wasting an extravagant amount of money on an unnecessary sump pump, we would suggest you study our reasons for NOT GETTING a sump pump. Our explanations of how sump pumps work will immunize you against slick talking salesman. They want you to buy something that is not necessary and may even be counterproductive to having a dry, damp free basement.

Basement waterproofing for water in basement has led to some inaccurate theories of how water moves underground on its way to get the basement wet. We can help with DIY basement waterproofing by accurately understanding how water is getting into the basement.