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When the winter rains roll through San Benito County, low garages, crawl spaces, and basements are the first places to take on water. A sump pump is your last line of defense. If it fails during a wet stretch, you can go from a damp floor to standing water fast. That's when you want a plumber who picks up and shows up.
We start by finding out why the water is coming in and whether your pump is even working. We check the float switch, the check valve, the discharge line, and the power source. A lot of pumps quit because the float gets stuck or the line running outside is clogged with mud and debris. If the pump is burned out or too small for the water it's fighting, we'll walk you through a replacement that actually keeps up. No guesswork, no upsell you didn't ask for.
Hollister sits on heavy clay soil in a lot of spots, which holds water instead of draining it. Homes out toward Ridgemark, Aromas, and the older places around Downtown Hollister can pool water near the foundation after a few days of steady rain. We size and set up pumps and backup systems for the way water actually moves on your property, not a one-size guess.
We cover the whole area: San Juan Bautista, Tres Pinos, Paicines, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Watsonville, Salinas, and Prunedale. Most days a plumber is at your door in about 45 minutes. If water is already coming in, call now and we'll talk you through shutting things down while we head over.
When to call us
Water pooling in the garage, crawl space, or low floor after rain
Your sump pump runs nonstop or won't shut off
The pump hums but doesn't move any water
No sound at all when you pour water into the pit
A musty, damp smell near the foundation or lowest room
Discharge line outside is blocked or dumping right back toward the house
Sump pumps & flood control jobs we handle in Hollister
Test the pump, float switch, and check valve to find the fault
Clear or reroute a clogged or bad discharge line
Replace a burned-out or undersized pump with the right fit
Install battery backup so the pump keeps running in an outage
Set up flood control and shut-off for at-risk areas of the home
Walk you through what we found and what it means before any work
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what's going on. We'll confirm the scope and give you a free, no-obligation quote before any work starts.
Common questions
My sump pump stopped during a storm. Can you come out now?
Yes. Call us and a plumber typically reaches Hollister addresses in about 45 minutes. While you wait, unplug the pump if it's making noise but not moving water, and move anything valuable off the wet floor. If water is near outlets or the panel, stay clear and let us handle it.
How do I know if my pump is too small for my house?
If it runs constantly during rain and still can't keep the pit low, it's likely undersized or the discharge line is restricted. We measure how fast water comes in versus how fast the pump clears it, then recommend a pump that matches your actual load.
Do I need a battery backup?
If your low areas flood during winter storms, a backup is worth it, because heavy rain and power outages often hit at the same time. A backup keeps the pump running when the grid goes down, which is exactly when you need it most.
Do you work outside Hollister?
Yes. We cover San Juan Bautista, Tres Pinos, Ridgemark, Aromas, Paicines, Prunedale, and up into Gilroy, San Martin, Morgan Hill, plus Watsonville and Salinas. Give us your address and we'll confirm timing.