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Sewage Ejector Pump Installation and Repair in Langley, BC
Ejector pump installs, replacements, repairs and alarms for basement bathrooms, suites and laundry rooms.
If your basement bathroom, laundry or suite sits below your sewer line, a sewage ejector pump is what moves everything out of the house. When it stops, the next flush has nowhere to go. We install, repair and replace ejector systems across Langley, and we answer the phone 24 hours a day.
Red Seal certified, licensed and insured. Labour warranty on every job.
Straightforward first-hour rate, no surprise fees.
What a Sewage Ejector Pump Does
Most of your home drains by gravity. Fixtures below the point where your sewer line leaves the house can't. Their waste runs into a sealed basin under the basement floor. When the level rises, a float switches the pump on and it pushes the waste up a discharge line into your main sewer, with a check valve stopping it from draining back down.
It's a different job from a sump pump. A sump pump moves groundwater to the storm system. An ejector moves sewage, solids included, to the sanitary sewer from a sealed, vented basin. The two pumps aren't interchangeable.
Our Sewage Ejector Services
From a new basement bathroom to a pump that quit at midnight, we handle the whole system.
Sewage Ejector Services
New Ejector System Installation
Basin, pump, check valve, discharge line and venting for a new basement bathroom, laundry room or suite, with the pump sized to the fixtures it serves.
Ejector Pump Replacement
Failed pump out, correctly sized pump in. We usually install Liberty pumps, and we replace worn floats and check valves rather than reusing them.
Ejector Pump Repair
Stuck or failed floats, worn check valves, bad switches, and pumps that hum, run nonstop or won't start.
High-Water Alarms
An alarm that sounds when the basin fills past normal, so you know the pump has stopped before sewage reaches the floor.
Grinder Pumps
Grinder pumps cut waste into a slurry before pumping it, for longer runs or higher lifts than a standard ejector can handle.
Basin Cleaning
Grease, wipes and sludge build up in the basin and wear pumps out early. We clean it out and check the pump while we're there.
Up-Flush Toilets
Macerating (Saniflo-type) toilets that grind and pump waste from a unit behind the toilet, for spots where cutting concrete for a basin isn't practical.
Light Commercial Systems
Mostly residential, but we take on smaller commercial ejector systems too. Ask us about yours.
24/7 Emergency Service
Ejector failed and sewage backing up? Call our emergency line any time, day or night.
Emergency tip
Alarm going off or sewage backing up?
Stop using the basement toilet, shower, sinks and laundry, since all of it drains to the basin. Stay out of standing water near outlets or cords, and check the pump's breaker.
If the alarm won't stop or sewage is on the floor, call us at (236) 233-9696. We answer 24 hours a day. Our guide to water in your basement covers what to do first.
Signs Your Ejector Pump Needs Attention
Watch for any of these:
✓ The high-water alarm sounds, even briefly
✓ Basement fixtures drain slowly or gurgle
✓ A sewage smell in the basement
✓ The pump runs nonstop, cycles often or won't start
✓ Grinding, rattling or humming from the basin
A sewer smell isn't always the pump. A worn basin lid seal, a vent problem or a dried-out floor drain trap can let sewer gas in too. We check the whole system before we recommend a new pump.
Ejector, Grinder or Up-Flush: Which Do You Need?
Sewage ejector pumps
The standard choice for a basement bathroom or suite. It pumps solids up to about 2 inches through a 2-inch discharge line, is easy to service, and suits most Langley basements.
Grinder pumps
Grinds waste into a slurry so it can travel through a smaller pipe, over a longer distance or a higher lift. They cost more, so they're only worth it when the layout calls for one.
Up-flush (macerating) toilets
A toilet with a small pump unit behind it, sitting on the floor. No concrete cutting, so it's quicker and cheaper to install. The trade-off is a louder flush, more upkeep and less capacity. A good fit for a powder room, less so for a busy suite.
Code & permits
Permits, Venting and Doing It Right
New ejector installs usually need a plumbing permit, and we'll handle it. That covers the paperwork and the inspection, so the work is on record.
An ejector basin is sealed and vented, with a check valve and a shut-off valve on the discharge line, and it connects to the sanitary sewer, never the storm system. The pump should be on its own circuit. If yours shares one or needs new wiring, we'll coordinate with a licensed electrician.
What a Sewage Ejector Job Costs
Every job is priced on what your house needs, so we don't list flat prices. The main things that move the cost:
Replacing a pump in an existing basin, or installing a new basin in a concrete floor
Ejector, grinder or up-flush system
How far and how high the waste has to travel to your main sewer line
Adding a high-water alarm, venting or a new circuit
Emergency calls, which are billed at our after-hours rate
We charge a straightforward first-hour rate, no surprise fees, and you'll know what the work costs before we start. Request a quote for planned work.
Why Langley Homeowners Call Plumblink
Red Seal plumbers - licensed and insured. The person at your door does the work.
Liberty pumps - the brand we install most, so parts and service are straightforward.
Permits handled - new installs go through the proper permit and inspection.
Open 24 hours - ejector pumps don't fail on a schedule.
Labour warranty - on every job.
Planning a Basement Bathroom or Suite?
Get the ejector system sized and permitted right from the start. Call us any time, or request a quote for planned work.
Sewage ejector questions, answered
What is a sewage ejector pump?
A pump in a sealed basin below your basement floor. It lifts waste from fixtures that sit below your sewer line up into the main drain. Basement bathrooms, suites and laundry rooms often need one.
Do I need an ejector pump for a basement bathroom?
Only if the bathroom sits below the point where your sewer line leaves the house. Many Langley basements drain by gravity. We check the depth of your sewer line before recommending a pump.
How long does a sewage ejector pump last?
Commonly 7 to 10 years. Wipes, grease and a pump that cycles too often all shorten that.
What's the difference between a sump pump and a sewage ejector pump?
A sump pump moves groundwater to the storm system. An ejector moves sewage, solids included, to the sanitary sewer from a sealed, vented basin. They aren't interchangeable.
Why does my basement smell like sewage?
A worn basin lid seal, a vent problem or a dried-out floor drain trap are common causes. If the ejector alarm is also sounding or fixtures drain slowly, call us.
Can I flush wipes into an ejector system?
No. Wipes, including ones labelled flushable, don't break down and are a common cause of jammed ejector pumps. Toilet paper only.
Do you need a permit for a sewage ejector pump?
New installs usually need a plumbing permit, and we'll handle it.
Do you offer emergency ejector pump service?
Yes. We're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Emergency calls are billed at our after-hours rate.
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Areas We Serve
Langley City
Township of Langley
Willowbrook
Gloucester
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Langley, BC, Canada
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