Stormwater Pump Services
Keeping Stormwater Systems Working When It Matters
Stormwater pump problems can quickly turn heavy rain into flooding, property damage and an urgent service call. Revolution Pump Service provides stormwater pump inspection, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and replacement for strata and multi-unit properties, commercial buildings, industrial sites and other facilities with pumped drainage systems.
Our technicians assess the complete system, not only the pump. Pumps, floats or level sensors, control panels, alarms, valves and discharge piping all have to work together to move water safely away from the property.
Stormwater Pump Repair and Troubleshooting
A stormwater pump may stop working completely, but many problems develop gradually. A pump that runs longer than usual, cycles too often or struggles to keep up during rainfall may be signalling a mechanical, electrical or system issue.
RPS troubleshoots the cause of the problem before recommending repair or replacement. Depending on the system and what we find, service may include:
- Testing pump operation and performance
- Checking floats, level sensors, alarms and control-panel operation
- Diagnosing pumps that will not start, will not stop or cycle excessively
- Inspecting accessible check valves, isolation valves and discharge components
- Identifying electrical, control or power-supply issues affecting operation
- Assessing wear, corrosion, debris and sediment that may be affecting the system
- Repairing or replacing failed components where appropriate
- Recommending system upgrades when recurring failures point to a larger problem
Signs Your Stormwater Pump System Needs Service
- A high-water or pump alarm
- Water rising unusually high in the basin or wet well
- Slow drainage in a parkade, loading area, driveway or other low point
- A pump that runs continuously or starts and stops too frequently
- A pump that hums but does not move water
- Repeated breaker trips or control-panel faults
- Unusual noise, vibration or odour around the system
- Only one pump operating in a duplex or multi-pump system
- Visible corrosion, damaged cables or deteriorated components
- A system that has not been inspected or tested recently
If an alarm is active or water is rising, reduce water entering the affected area where it is safe to do so and call RPS. Avoid entering a basin or wet well and do not attempt electrical repairs around standing water.
Preventative Stormwater Pump Maintenance
Stormwater systems often sit out of sight until they are needed most. Regular inspection and testing help identify worn parts, stuck floats, alarm problems and reduced pump performance before the next period of heavy rainfall.
A preventative maintenance visit can be tailored to the equipment, site conditions and demands on the system. Typical checks may include:
- Operating and testing each pump
- Testing floats or level controls through their operating sequence
- Confirming high-level alarms and control functions
- Checking pump cycling and lead-lag operation in multi-pump systems
- Inspecting accessible electrical connections, cables and control components
- Checking valves and visible discharge piping
- Looking for sediment, debris, corrosion and other conditions that may restrict operation
- Documenting concerns and recommending repairs, cleaning or upgrades when needed
Service frequency depends on the property, system design, usage, environmental conditions and consequences of failure. High-risk sites and systems exposed to sediment or frequent inflow may need more frequent attention than a lightly used system.
Stormwater pump showing significant buildup prior to maintenance.
Stormwater Pump Replacement and Installation
When a pump is damaged beyond economical repair, repeatedly fails or can no longer meet the demands of the site, RPS can replace it with equipment suited to the application. We also support new stormwater pump installations and system upgrades for mechanical contractors, construction companies, property managers and owners.
Replacement planning considers more than horsepower. Pump capacity, head conditions, solids handling, basin configuration, controls, available power, discharge requirements and the way the complete system operates all affect equipment selection and reliability.
We Service the Complete Stormwater Pumping System
A failed pump is not always the root cause. Stormwater pump stations rely on several connected components, and a fault elsewhere in the system can create the same symptoms as pump failure.
- Submersible and other stormwater pumps
- Simplex, duplex and multi-pump arrangements
- Floats and electronic level controls
- Control panels, starters and related control components
- High-water alarms and alarm devices
- Check valves, isolation valves and accessible discharge piping
- Pump basins, wet wells and related system components
Looking at the system as a whole helps prevent unnecessary pump replacement and reduces the chance that an unresolved control, level-sensing or discharge problem will damage new equipment.
24/7 Emergency Stormwater Pump Service
Stormwater pump failures rarely happen at a convenient time. Revolution Pump Service provides 24/7 emergency service when a pump alarm is sounding, water is rising or a property is at immediate risk of flooding. Providing the site address, alarm condition, recent rainfall conditions and any available pump or control-panel information can help our team assess the situation quickly.
24 Hour Emergency Service: 604.808.6053
Servicing Stormwater Systems Across BC
Revolution Pump Service supports commercial, industrial and strata clients throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, with service also available for projects in the BC Interior, on the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island.
Why Work With Revolution Pump Service?
- Specialized experience with sewage, effluent, stormwater and drainage pump systems
- On-site troubleshooting focused on finding the cause of the failure
- Repair, maintenance, replacement and installation support from one pump service company
- 24/7 emergency stormwater pump service
- Experience working with property managers, strata, mechanical contractors and construction teams
- Service across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and select communities throughout BC
Stormwater Pump Service for Many Property Types
RPS works with the people responsible for keeping drainage systems operational, including property managers, strata councils, facility teams, mechanical contractors and construction companies.
Stormwater pumping systems are commonly found in:
- Underground parkades and parking structures
- Strata and multi-unit residential properties
- Commercial and mixed-use buildings
- Industrial facilities and yards
- Loading areas, ramps and other below-grade spaces
- Developments where gravity drainage is not possible
- Detention, collection and other pumped stormwater systems
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. RPS services stormwater and drainage pump systems used in underground parkades, ramps and other below-grade areas where water must be collected and pumped away from the property.
That depends on the pump’s condition, age, parts availability, repair cost and whether it still suits the system. RPS can inspect the equipment and explain whether repair, replacement or a broader system upgrade is the most practical option.
Continuous operation may be caused by heavy inflow, a stuck level control, a check-valve or discharge problem, reduced pump performance or a pump that is undersized for current conditions. The cause should be diagnosed before the pump overheats or fails.
A high-water alarm can be caused by a failed pump, a stuck float or level sensor, a control or power problem, a blocked discharge path, unusually high inflow or a pump that cannot keep up. Treat the alarm as a warning that the system needs prompt attention.
The right schedule depends on the site, equipment, inflow, sediment exposure and the consequences of failure. Many properties benefit from at least annual professional service, while higher-risk or heavily used systems may require more frequent inspection and testing.
A stormwater pump system collects rainwater or groundwater in a basin or wet well and pumps it to an approved discharge point when gravity drainage is not sufficient. The system may include one or more pumps, level controls, a control panel, alarms, valves and discharge piping.
