Pittsburgh sits on clay-heavy soil that does not drain well. When heavy rain hits, water cannot percolate down through the soil. Instead, it pools on the surface and finds the path of least resistance, which is often through foundation cracks, window wells, and basement walls. The steep hillsides throughout the city make this worse. Water runs downhill fast and collects in low-lying areas. Neighborhoods in valleys like Etna, Millvale, and Sharpsburg flood regularly. Combined with aging sewer systems in older Pittsburgh neighborhoods, you get frequent sewer backups through floor drains during heavy storms. Emergency basement water removal is not optional in this city. It is a necessity when storms roll through.
We work in Pittsburgh exclusively. We know which streets flood first. We know which neighborhoods have chronic sump pump failures. We understand local building codes and how older homes were constructed with rubble foundations that leak. We have relationships with local restoration contractors, foundation repair companies, and insurance adjusters. When you call a national franchise, you get a call center and a subcontractor who may or may not know Pittsburgh. When you call us, you get a local team that has pumped out hundreds of Pittsburgh basements and knows exactly what you are dealing with.
