Sump Pump Installation
in Lougheed, BC

The Lougheed area of Burnaby spans both sides of the Lougheed Highway as it passes through the municipality, with residential neighbourhoods extending north toward Burnaby Lake and south toward the Brentwood area. Burnaby Lake, while now a regional park, influences the hydrology of the surrounding area — the water table in some residential blocks near the lake is higher than would be expected based on topography alone, and seasonal fluctuations correspond with the lake level.

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.