Sump Pumps in Brunswick, ME
Failed or aging sump pump? We replace it with a properly sized unit and can add a battery backup.
Sump Pumps for Brunswick Homeowners
Brunswick homeowners call RJC Plumbing for sump pumps because we are close by, based in Augusta, and out on Central Maine roads every day — the housing stock and the local permit process are not a mystery to us.
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 Brunswick Chooses RJC Plumbing
- We know Brunswick's housing and infrastructure because we work here routinely
- A written, upfront price — no surprises on the invoice
- Same-day service often available for urgent calls
- Licensed and insured Master Plumber — call and you will reach a real person, not a call center
Brunswick's Homes and Plumbing
Wastewater is handled by the Brunswick Sewer District, which treats it at its plant on Pine Tree Road before discharge to the Androscoggin River. Homes beyond the water mains, including many on the rural and coastal roads, rely on private wells, and when pressure drops or the pump starts short-cycling, our well pump and pressure tank repair work covers the pump, tank, pressure switch and controls. For wet basements, see sump pump installation.
About 45% of Brunswick homes heat with oil and about one in five with natural gas, with propane close behind, so a replacement water heater here can be an oil-fired indirect tank, a gas or propane unit, or a hybrid heat-pump model. Our water heater installation work covers tank, tankless and hybrid units, and we will talk through which one suits your fuel, space and hot-water use.
Family-Owned, Not a Franchise
Brunswick homeowners deal directly with RJC Plumbing's own crew — a family business, not a franchise with a call center. Riley Campbell, the owner, is a licensed Master Plumber, and quality parts and honest pricing are non-negotiable on every job. Getting invited back for the next job is the whole business model.
Brunswick at a Glance
What the housing stock, water and sewer setup mean for a plumbing job here.
21,756
Population (Census / ACS estimate)
Median year built: 1982
Mostly copper and PEX — newer housing stock overall.
Water
Brunswick & Topsham Water District (BTWD)
Sewer
Brunswick Sewer District
Natural Gas
Maine Natural Gas Corporation
Code Office
Planning & Codes Office, Town of Brunswick Dept. of Planning and Development
Main Heating Fuels (relevant to water heater choice)
- Heating oil 45%
- Natural gas 21%
- Propane 15%
- Other 19%
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · api.censusreporter.org · brunswickme.gov · btwater.org · brunswicksewer.org
Codes & Permits for Sump Pumps in Brunswick
In Brunswick, plumbing permits come from the Local Plumbing Inspector at the Planning & Codes Office, Town of Brunswick Dept. of Planning and Development (85 Union Street, Brunswick, ME 04011, 207-725-6660). With 21,756 residents, Brunswick is required to enforce the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC). Brunswick applies a Shoreland Protection Overlay (including a Resource Protection subdistrict) and a Special Flood Hazard Area overlay near the Androscoggin/Casco Bay shoreline; the town's Local Plumbing Inspector can approve reduced setbacks for replacement subsurface wastewater systems with a state-licensed soils evaluator's report.
- 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 Brunswick
- Like most Maine sewer utilities, Brunswick Sewer District 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 Brunswick'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.
Open pavement and hangar-style buildings at Brunswick Landing, the redeveloped former Naval Air Station Brunswick.
Street View © Google
“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 Brunswick 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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