Sump Pumps in Auburn, ME
Failed or aging sump pump? We replace it with a properly sized unit and can add a battery backup.
Sump Pumps for Auburn Homeowners
For sump pumps in Auburn, homeowners turn to RJC Plumbing: a family-owned, Augusta-based crew that already knows the area's homes, water and sewer setups, and how the local code office works.
A sump pump that fails during spring melt can flood a basement fast. RJC Plumbing replaces failed sump pumps with a properly sized unit and adds battery backup systems for homes across Augusta and Central Maine.
What sump pump work do we handle?
We replace sump pumps that have stopped working, are running constantly, or are simply worn out, and we service the rest of the system while we are there.
The new pump is sized to the job rather than grabbed off a shelf, and we can add a battery backup system so the pump keeps running when the power goes out.
Spring melt and basement water in Central Maine
Snowmelt and spring rain put extra water around foundations in Augusta, Hallowell, Gardiner and the surrounding towns, and a sump pump that has sat idle all winter suddenly has work to do.
If your pump failed during spring melt, call us. Sump pumps that failed are replaced with a properly sized unit and, if wanted, a battery backup.
Why add a battery backup?
A standard sump pump needs power to run. Storms that bring heavy rain can also take the power out, which is exactly when the pump is needed most.
A battery backup system gives the sump a second way to keep running during a power outage. We can add one to a new pump or to the pump you already have.
What to expect when you call
A real person answers the phone. Tell us what the pump is doing and we will let you know how soon we can get there — same-day service is often available.
You get a clear explanation of what failed and a price before we start. Estimates are free, pricing is upfront, and there are no hidden fees.
Why Auburn Chooses RJC Plumbing
- We know Auburn's housing and infrastructure because we work here routinely
- A clear price up front, approved by you before we touch anything
- A no-water or active-leak call jumps the queue, same day when possible
- Licensed and insured Master Plumber, and a real person picks up when you call
Auburn's Homes and Plumbing
The Little Androscoggin River also runs through Auburn in addition to the Androscoggin itself, so low-lying property near either river can see high groundwater after a heavy storm. Our sump pump installation work covers sizing a pump to the pit and adding a battery backup, and well pump repair covers any Auburn property still on a private well.
About 51% of Auburn homes heat primarily with oil and roughly 22% with utility gas, so a water heater replacement is usually a tank, tankless or hybrid heat-pump unit matched to whichever fuel the house already runs. Our water heater installation team will go over the options and the cost trade-offs.
Family-Owned, Not a Franchise
We are an independent, family-owned plumbing company working out of Augusta, not a franchise routing your Auburn call through a call center. Riley Campbell, the owner, is a licensed Master Plumber, and quality parts and honest pricing are non-negotiable on every job. We would rather earn the next call than upsell this one.
Auburn at a Glance
What the housing stock, water and sewer setup mean for a plumbing job here.
24,061
Population (Census / ACS estimate)
Median year built: 1954
A mix of galvanized, copper and early PEX, depending on when a section was last replaced.
Water
Auburn Water District (jointly serves Auburn and Lewiston)
Sewer
Lewiston Auburn Clean Water Authority (LACWA)
Code Office
Planning, Permitting & Code, City of Auburn
Main Heating Fuels (relevant to water heater choice)
- Heating oil 51%
- Natural gas 22%
- Electricity 11%
- Other 16%
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · api.censusreporter.org · auburnmaine.gov · summitnaturalgasmaine.com · maine.gov · maine.gov
Codes & Permits for Sump Pumps in Auburn
In Auburn, plumbing permits come from the Local Plumbing Inspector at the Planning, Permitting & Code, City of Auburn (60 Court Street, Auburn, ME 04210 (Auburn City Hall), (207) 333-6600). With 24,061 residents, Auburn is required to enforce the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC). Auburn's water utility (Auburn Water District, drawing on Lake Auburn) supplies both Auburn and Lewiston, and the city coordinates with the Lake Auburn Watershed Commission on development near the source lake.
- Sewer utilities in Maine commonly bar sump-pump, footing-drain and other clear/storm-water discharges from the sanitary sewer. Greater Augusta Utility District's Sewer Use Ordinance, for example, prohibits contributing "stormwater, surface water, groundwater...roof runoff, subsurface drainage...unless specifically authorized by the General Manager" — the mechanism that keeps a sump pump off the sanitary side without a specific exception. files.aptuitivcdn.com
- The Maine Plumbers' Examining Board (within the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation) licenses plumbers statewide and maintains the plumbing rules and laws (Title 32, Chapter 49); day-to-day permit issuance and inspection for a given town is carried out locally by a Local Plumbing Inspector (LPI), who is often the same person as the municipality's Code Enforcement Officer. maine.gov
How RJC Plumbing Handles Sump Pumps in Auburn
- Like most Maine sewer utilities, Lewiston Auburn Clean Water Authority (LACWA) does not allow a sump pump to discharge into its sanitary sewer, so every install we do here runs the discharge line to daylight, away from the foundation.
- Given Auburn's spot along the water, a finished basement here needs a pump sized for real spring groundwater, not just a light rain — and a battery backup, since the worst storms are usually the ones that knock out power.
A historic brick commercial building with a corner cupola at Spring Street in downtown Auburn, close to the Auburn Public Library.
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“very thorough and professional. took the time to explain possibility of results, I would use their service again and recommend to anyone”
emily h
September 2026
“Great communication and service. Josh provided an estimated arrival time on the day and was on time. The service was quick and professional. I also really liked that there was someone on the office. Madison provided excellent updates and communication.”
Daniel Philbrick
July 2026
“Great service and communication! I've been very pleased with their work!”
Marina Savage
July 2026
“Riley and his crew are awesome guys! They handled all the plumbing in our new bathroom. They were efficient and finished the project in the timeframe they had quoted. Riley and his guys made us feel so comfortable that we left him at our home alone while we ran errands.”
Michael Giroux
June 2026
“RJC came to do all the plumbing for our new bathroom. They always came on time and their professionalism was particularly noteworthy. They also kept their workspace clean and were respectful of our home. I would highly recommend them.”
Mudiwa Mupotsa-Giroux
June 2026
“Riley called to let us know when he would arrive. He was very knowledgeable, polite, and answered all of our questions. The work completed was very professional and thorough. We hope to use them again.”
Paul Perzanoski
June 2026
Sump Pumps Questions from Auburn Homeowners
Do you install and replace sump pumps?
Yes. We replace failed or worn-out sump pumps with a properly sized unit and service the rest of the sump system while we are on site.
Can you add a battery backup to my sump pump?
Yes. We can add a battery backup system to a new or existing sump pump so the basement stays dry during a power outage.
My sump pump stopped working during spring melt — how fast can you come out?
Same-day service is often available for active water problems. Call (207) 549-0064 and tell us what is happening — a real person answers the phone.
How do you choose the right size sump pump?
We look at how much water the sump takes on and how far the pump has to push it, then install a properly sized unit instead of a one-size-fits-all pump.
Is the sump pump estimate free?
Yes. Estimates are free with no obligation, and you get the price before any work begins. There are no hidden fees.
Which towns do you cover for sump pump service?
Augusta, Hallowell, Gardiner, Farmingdale, Manchester, Winthrop and Waterville, plus the surrounding Kennebec County towns. If you are unsure, call and we will tell you right away.
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