Sump Pump Installation
in Deer Lake, BC

The Deer Lake area of Burnaby encompasses some of the municipality's most established and valuable residential properties, surrounding the beautiful Deer Lake Park. Homes in this area tend to be on larger lots with mature landscaping, and many are of considerable heritage value as examples of mid-century residential architecture. The lake itself influences the local hydrology — groundwater levels in the immediate area around the lake are relatively close to grade.

Surrey receives roughly 1,500 millimetres of precipitation annually, with the bulk of it arriving between October and March. For homes with crawlspaces, especially those in lower-lying areas of Newton, Bridgeview, or along the Serpentine and Nicomekl river floodplains, that volume of rainfall can overwhelm perimeter drainage and allow water to accumulate beneath the floor. A properly sized and installed sump pump is the most reliable mechanical defense against crawlspace flooding.

The choice of pump matters significantly. Sump pumps are rated by horsepower and gallons-per-hour capacity, and the right specification depends on the size of the drainage catchment area and how quickly water accumulates during peak events. Undersized pumps run continuously during heavy rain events, wear out faster, and may not keep pace with inflow. We size pumps to handle well above the expected worst-case scenario for a given home's drainage conditions.