How Sump Pumps Protect Your Crawl Space (and Wallet)

When it rains, water goes somewhere. And if your home has a crawl space, chances are, it’s going down there — soaking into the soil, pooling under your home, and building up pressure where it doesn’t belong.

That’s where a sump pump comes in.

At PierPoint Foundation Solutions, we install sump pumps as a key part of our crawl space drainage systems — because nothing protects your home (or your wallet) faster when the water starts rising.

Let’s break down what sump pumps do, how they work, and why they’re one of the smartest investments you can make in your home.

💧 What Is a Sump Pump?

A sump pump is a mechanical pump installed in the lowest point of your crawl space (in a basin or pit). Its job is simple:

Collect water → Pump it outside and away from your foundation.

Whenever water enters the basin — from drainage pipes, seepage, or groundwater — the pump kicks on automatically and sends the water through a discharge line to a safe exit point.

🛠️ Why Your Crawl Space Needs One

Even a “dry” crawl space can become wet during heavy rains, thawing, or high groundwater.

✅ Prevents Standing Water

Even small puddles lead to rot, mold, and pest problems if they stick around.

✅ Relieves Hydrostatic Pressure

When water builds up around your foundation, a sump pump helps relieve the force before cracks or leaks form.

✅ Reduces Humidity

Drying the crawl space at the source means less moisture in the air and better home air quality.

✅ Protects Your Investment

No more damage to insulation, ductwork, wood framing, or vapor barriers — the pump keeps them dry.

✅ Saves on Future Repairs

A working sump pump costs far less than replacing joists, flooring, or beams damaged by rot and mold.

🔋 Battery Backup: A Smart Add-On

What happens if the power goes out during a storm? No sump pump = no protection.

That’s why we recommend a battery backup unit that keeps your pump running when you need it most — during heavy rains or electrical outages.

It’s peace of mind built right into your system.

🧱 Sump Pumps Work Best with Full Drainage

On their own, sump pumps are powerful — but when paired with:

• EZ-Flow drainage

• Vapor barriers

• Dehumidifiers

• Proper grading and sealing

…they turn your crawl space from a risk zone into a clean, dry, stable environment for decades.

👷 Why Homeowners Trust PierPoint

We don’t do patchwork. We do long-term protection.

At PierPoint, every sump pump install includes:

• A full drainage and flow assessment

• Proper basin, discharge, and waterproofing

• Optional battery backup installation

• Lifetime transferable warranty

• Certified, OSHA-trained crews

🛠️ Ready to Protect Your Crawl Space?

At PierPoint Foundation Solutions, we offer free inspections to assess your drainage and sump pump needs — no pressure, just facts.

📍 Serving all of Arkansas

📅 To schedule an inspection, contact Dakota Treece:

📞 (501) 284-9330

📘 Message us on Facebook @PierPointFoundationSolutions

🔗 Schedule Your Free Inspection

Stop water where it starts. Protect your home with PierPoint.