Sump Pump Installation & Repair in Omaha & Gretna, NE
A sump pump sits in a pit at the lowest point of your basement and pumps groundwater away before it can flood your home. When it fails, and they always fail eventually, the first sign is often water on the floor. JTM Plumbing & Drain installs, repairs, and replaces sump pumps, battery backup systems, and sewage ejector pumps across Gretna and Omaha.
In our metro's wet springs and high water table, a working sump pump (with a backup) is basement insurance. Serving the area since 2004, we'll make sure yours is ready before the next storm. Call Gretna (402) 203-6193 or Omaha (402) 933-3690.
Pump services we provide
- Sump pump installation & replacement: primary pump sized to your pit and water volume
- Sump pump repair: won't turn on, runs constantly, won't shut off, noisy
- Battery backup sump pumps: keep pumping during power outages
- Sewage ejector pumps: for basement bathrooms and below-grade drains
- Sump pit & discharge line repair and freeze-proofing
Sump pump installation & replacement
A sump pump is only as good as how it's sized and installed. When we install or replace one, we size it to your pit and water volume, choose the right type (submersible or pedestal), set the discharge and check valve correctly, freeze-proof the discharge line, and test it before we leave. Our preferred sump pump brands are Zoeller and Ashland. Most sump pumps last about 7 to 10 years; if yours is in that range, replacing it proactively is far cheaper than a flooded basement. We strongly recommend pairing a new primary pump with a battery backup.
The metro's clay soils, high water table, and heavy spring storms put real demand on sump pumps, and the storms that flood basements are often the same storms that knock out power, taking your pump down right when you need it most. That's why we strongly recommend a battery backup sump pump here: it keeps pumping through an outage and through a primary-pump failure. For finished basements, it's the cheapest flood insurance there is. Call the Omaha line at (402) 933-3690.
Why Choose JTM for Sump Pumps
Basement-Market Specialists
Since 2004 in a region built for sump pumps.
Battery Backup Experts
We size backups to outlast a storm.
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Same-Day Service
For failed pumps.
Lifetime Workmanship Warranty
A+ BBB, 500+ reviews.
Signs Your Sump Pump Is Failing
Runs Constantly or Won't Shut Off
Could be a stuck float switch, an undersized pump, or a check-valve problem.
Won't Turn On When the Pit Fills
A common sign of a dead pump or a wiring issue. We diagnose and fix fast.
Strange Noises, Rattling or Grinding
Usually a sign of wear, worth checking before it fails completely.
It's Over 7–10 Years Old
Most pumps last about that long, replacing proactively beats a flooded basement.
Also worth knowing
- It didn't keep up during the last heavy rain: a sign it's undersized or failing
- No battery backup: it can't run during a storm-related power outage
OUR PROCESS
Call & Assess
Same-day for a failed or failing pump. We check the pit, water volume, discharge line, and power.
Quote & Install
The right pump and recommended backup at a flat price, then we run water through the pit to confirm it cycles correctly.
Test & Warranty
We confirm it shuts off cleanly and back it with our lifetime workmanship warranty plus manufacturer coverage on the equipment.
What our customers say
What does a sump pump cost in Omaha & Gretna?
Every plumbing job is a little different, so we don't post one-size-fits-all prices. We give you an honest, flat-rate quote up front, before any work begins, with no surprises and no pressure. Larger projects can be financed through Wisetack, with 0% APR for 3 months on approved credit. Call for a free, no-obligation estimate: Gretna (402) 203-6193 or Omaha (402) 933-3690.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our services and process. If you can't find your answer, feel free to reach out to our team.
Every job is priced individually, so we give you a flat, upfront quote before any work begins, with no surprises. Financing is available through Wisetack for larger projects.
Most last about 7–10 years. If yours is in that range, replacing it proactively is cheaper than a flooded basement.
In our metro, yes. The storms that overwhelm a basement often cause the power outages that shut a primary pump down. A backup keeps pumping through outages and pump failures.
It could be a stuck float switch, an undersized pump, a high water table, or a check-valve problem. Running non-stop burns out a pump fast, so it's worth diagnosing quickly.
It pumps waste up from a basement bathroom or below-grade fixture into your main sewer line. It's different from a sump pump (which handles groundwater). We service both.
We currently prefer Zoeller and Ashland for sump pumps, and Zoeller is our go-to for battery backup systems.
Yes. We've seen a lot of this recently, and one option we offer is a camera inspection of the subsoil drain to try to find the cause.
PLUMBING EXPERTS
Jon & TRACI Miller
Jon Miller is a City of Omaha Master Plumber and co-owner of JTM Plumbing & Drain with his wife Traci Miller, family-owned in Gretna since 2004. He holds Nebraska's highest-classification Grade VI Water Operator License and has worked in the trade since 1993, including designing the plumbing for the African Grasslands elephant habitat at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo. More about Jon & Traci.
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