Sewage Ejector Pump Installation & Repair in Hall County & Northeast Georgia

If your home has a bathroom, laundry, or any plumbing fixtures below the main sewer line — in a basement or a lower level that sits below grade — you need a sewage ejector pump to move waste up to the sewer or septic system. These pumps are critical infrastructure, and when they fail, the result is exactly as bad as you'd imagine. I'm Justin Dutka with Verified Plumbing, and I install, repair, and replace sewage ejector pumps for homeowners throughout Flowery Branch, Gainesville, and Hall County.

Many homes in the hilly terrain of Northeast Georgia have walkout basements or lower levels that are partially below grade. Builders install ejector pits and pumps during construction, but these systems don't last forever. A typical sewage ejector pump lasts 7-10 years, and factors like usage frequency, the type of waste being processed, and whether the system was properly sized affect longevity. Signs that your pump is failing include gurgling sounds from basement drains, slow drainage from below-grade fixtures, sewage odors, or the pump running continuously without cycling off.

When I install or replace an ejector pump, I make sure the pit is properly sealed (critical for odor prevention and code compliance), the check valve is working correctly to prevent backflow, the discharge line is properly routed and sized, and the electrical connection includes a dedicated circuit with an alarm to alert you if the pump fails. I also recommend battery backup systems for homes in areas prone to power outages — places like rural Dawson County and parts of Habersham County where storms knock out power regularly.

If your ejector pump has already failed and you're dealing with sewage backup, that's an emergency — call me at (470) 458-2765 for emergency plumbing service. If the issue might be further down the line, a sewer camera inspection can help determine whether the pump or the sewer line itself is the problem. Free estimates, licensed MPR108563, 1-year warranty on all installations and repairs.