Industrial Basement Defense

Commercial Sump Pumps

Duplex pump systems, sewage ejector basins, and heavy-duty battery backup installations.

Serving Fort Wayne for Over 60 YearsFully Licensed, Bonded & Certified

Heavy-Duty Flood Protection for Commercial Facilities

The failure of a commercial sump pump to remove water from your facility can lead to catastrophic structural damage, destroyed inventory, and hazardous mold conditions. A1 Sewer Service specializes in the design, installation, and rapid repair of high-capacity commercial pump systems that you can count on when the severe weather hits.

Our Pumping Capabilities:

Duplex Sump Pump Installations
Sewage Ejector Basin Repairs
Battery Backup Integrations

Alternating Float Switches
High-Water Alarm Systems
Check Valve Replacements

Heavy cast iron commercial sump pump inside a basin

Duplex Pump Systems

Standard retail sump pumps are ill-equipped to handle high commercial volumes or the critical safety requirements of large commercial buildings.

The Duplex Advantage:

Dual high-horsepower cast-iron pumps in a single basin.
Alternating float switches extend the life of both pumps.
Total redundancy ensures protection if one pump fails.

Commercial battery backup power supply for sump pumps

Emergency Battery Backups

Power outages frequently occur during the exact severe thunderstorms when your sump system needs to run the most.

Uninterrupted Power:

Industrial-grade 12-volt deep cycle battery backups.
Redundant DC-powered secondary pumps.
Keeps your basement dry for hours during total grid failures.

Why Choose A1 Sewer Service?

60+ Years of Experience

We have retrofitted and repaired thousands of commercial pumping systems across Fort Wayne.

Licensed & Bonded

We install electrical pump components and plumbing basins entirely up to rigorous local municipal codes.

Industrial Grade Hardware

We refuse to install cheap plastic pumps. We only use heavy-duty cast iron pumps designed for years of abuse.

Upfront Pricing

Clear, transparent quotes on all pump installations and replacements before we begin any work.

Facility Pump Maintenance

Industrial Pump & Basin Services

Sewage Ejectors

Installing and servicing heavy-duty ejector basins to pump bathroom solids up into municipal gravity sewer lines.

High-Water Alarms

Integrating audio and smart alerts that notify property managers immediately if basin water levels rise above safety margins.

Check Valve Service

Securing and replacing high-grade check valves to prevent pumped water from draining backward into the basin, overloading the pump.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a commercial duplex sump pump system?

A duplex system utilizes two commercial-grade pumps inside a single large basin, controlled by an alternating float switch. During low flows, one pump runs. If flow increases beyond one pump's capacity, or if the primary pump fails, the secondary pump automatically engages, ensuring complete redundancy and safety.

What is the difference between a sump pump and a sewage ejector?

A sump pump only handles clear groundwater runoff accumulated in basement basins. A sewage ejector pump is designed to handle waste and solids (up to 2 inches) pumped from toilets and floor drains located below the municipal sewer mainline elevation, routing it upward into the sewer system.

How long do commercial sump pumps typically last?

Under heavy commercial or industrial use, standard cast-iron pumps last between 5 and 7 years. Regular annual maintenance, check-valve cleaning, and float switch testing are critical to maximizing the life of the system.

Protect Your Facility

Keep Your Basement Dry Around the Clock

Stop worrying about storm water floods. Get a heavy-duty commercial pump system.

Call (260) 492-2464