A basement bathroom that drains uphill.
When a basement bathroom, laundry or kitchen sits below the sewer line, a sealed ejector basin and pump lift the waste up and out to the main line.
- Typical timeline: A day for most replacements
- Parts: Sealed basin, vent, pump, check valve
- Alarm: High-water alarm recommended
What it is, and why it matters.
Gravity pulls wastewater downhill, and when a fixture sits below the level of the sewer line, gravity cannot do the job. A sewage ejector system collects waste in a sealed, vented basin and lifts it with a grinder or solids-handling pump to the main drain.
We size the basin and the pump, connect the vent, discharge and check valve and test the system with water. A Nashville home with a basement bathroom, a wet bar or a laundry below the street level needs one. When an existing pump fails or starts to smell, we replace it and look at the check valve, the vent and the basin lid, since small problems there cause most of the callbacks.
Four things done right.
Sealed and vented
A tight lid and a proper vent keep gas out of the house.
Right pump
Solids-handling pump matched to the fixtures.
Alarm option
A high-water alarm warns before an overflow.
Serviceable
Parts are chosen to be repaired, not thrown away.
From first call to sewage ejector pumps.
- 01
Plan the system
Check the fixture levels and discharge route.
- 02
Set the basin
Install a sealed, vented basin.
- 03
Install the pump
Connect the pump, check valve and discharge.
- 04
Test
Run water, test the alarm and check the seals.
Sewage Ejector Pumps across Tennessee.
We do this work in 58 cities, from Nashville and Franklin to Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Johnson City.
Sewage Ejector Pumps: common questions
Can I flush anything down a basement ejector toilet?
Treat it like any toilet: only toilet paper and human waste. Wipes and other items can jam the pump, and the repair is messier than a regular clog.
How often should an ejector pump be checked?
A yearly check of the pump, float and check valve is a good habit. Replacement is commonly considered after a decade of use or sooner if it runs constantly.
How do I get a price for sewage ejector pumps?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-209-7643. We confirm what is involved and send a written price, and most properties get a free estimate visit.
Ready to talk about sewage ejector pumps?
A short visit, a camera when it helps and a written price. A real person calls back, usually the same day.