Sump Pumps in Farmingdale, ME
Failed or aging sump pump? We replace it with a properly sized unit and can add a battery backup.
Sump Pumps for Farmingdale Homeowners
For sump pumps in Farmingdale, 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 Farmingdale Chooses RJC Plumbing
- Based a short drive from Farmingdale and out on Central Maine calls every day
- Free estimates and an upfront price before any work begins
- Active leaks, burst pipes and no-water calls go to the front of the line
- A fully licensed and insured Master Plumber — call and you will reach a real person, not a call center
Farmingdale's Homes and Plumbing
In the village near the river, homes connect to public water and sewer. Parts of Farmingdale are served by the Hallowell Water District and the Gardiner Water District, and wastewater is pumped to Gardiner’s treatment plant in South Gardiner. Farther from the village, homes are more likely to rely on their own well and septic system.
On a private well, “no water” usually means the pump, the pressure tank or the pressure switch. Our well pump repair service diagnoses which one failed and fixes it. Maine CDC recommends testing private wells for bacteria and nitrates every year and for arsenic, uranium, radon, lead and hardness every three to five years, since about one in ten Maine wells has a harmful level of something.
Family-Owned, Not a Franchise
RJC Plumbing is a family-owned company based in Augusta, serving Farmingdale since 2022. Riley Campbell, the owner, is a licensed Master Plumber, and quality parts and honest pricing are non-negotiable on every job. Doing the job right the first time is how we keep a customer for years, not just one visit.
Farmingdale at a Glance
What the housing stock, water and sewer setup mean for a plumbing job here.
3,017
Population (Census / ACS estimate)
Median year built: 1973
A mix of galvanized, copper and early PEX, depending on when a section was last replaced.
Water
No confirmed public water district — largely private wells
Sewer
No confirmed public sewer — largely septic systems
Natural Gas
Summit Natural Gas of Maine
Code Office
Farmingdale Town Office
Main Heating Fuels (relevant to water heater choice)
- Heating oil 60%
- Electricity 15%
- Propane 12%
- Other 14%
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · api.censusreporter.org · farmingdalemaine.org · farmingdalemaine.org · farmingdalemaine.org · summitnaturalgasmaine.com
Codes & Permits for Sump Pumps in Farmingdale
In Farmingdale, plumbing permits come from the Local Plumbing Inspector at the Farmingdale Town Office (289 Maine Avenue, Farmingdale, ME 04344, (207) 582-2225). With 3,017 residents, Farmingdale is under the 4,000-resident line at which Maine requires a town to enforce MUBEC. Farmingdale's stretch of the Kennebec River hosted major 19th-century ice-harvesting operations, including the Knickerbocker Ice Company — once the largest ice company in the country — before it burned in the mid-1890s.
- 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 Farmingdale
- Without a public sewer system to worry about in Farmingdale, the discharge line still has to clear the foundation and any septic leach field by a safe distance — we route it accordingly on every sump pump job.
- Given Farmingdale'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 Victorian house with a wraparound porch near the town office area on Grant Street in Farmingdale.
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 Farmingdale 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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