Listen and document
Record where water appears, when it happens, past repairs, pump behaviour, and changes to the property.
The homeowner should know what is being inspected, recommended, installed, tested, and documented.
Record where water appears, when it happens, past repairs, pump behaviour, and changes to the property.
Review foundation evidence, sump components, discharge, drainage, grading, gutters, downspouts, and window wells.
Separate observed facts from likely causes and identify anything that needs a specialist or structural review.
Define the repair area, method, inclusions, exclusions, site preparation, restoration, and owner-approved warranty.
Keep the area controlled, complete the agreed work, test flow and operation, and document any changes.
Identify service points, homeowner test steps, warning signs, and the schedule for future checks.