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Reliable Sump Pump Services Serving the Greater Cincinnati & Mason, OH Areas
Have a damaged or backed-up sump pump? Call us immediately at (513) 457-0915 to have your sump pump repaired quickly and efficiently to help you reclaim your space that is over run by damaging water build-up.
Are you in need of a new sump pump? Do you have repairs that require attention? Perhaps you simply have questions about how your sump pump operates and if you require a new one. Nixco Plumbing Inc., is here to answer all of your questions and treat all of your problems as if they were our own. You can count on us to tackle the problem, no matter how small or large.
We are here to answer all of your questions and treat all of your sump pump problems. Count on us to tackle your issue no matter how big or small!
Check out our customer reviews and testimonials to see what your friends and neighbors have been saying about us.
Why Do You Need a Sump Pump in Your Home?
Commonly located in the basement of your home, a sump pump is used to remove water that has accumulated in a sump basin or pit. These basins, or pits, help manage surface runoff water while recharging underground aquifers. Often placed in the lowest part of the basement, sump pumps help keep your basement dry and prevent flooding.
According to American Society of Home Inspectors, 60% of American homes experience moisture in the basement and even more homeowners experience basement flooding. Sump pumps are proven beneficial to prevent mold and mildew that can cause health problems such as asthma and other respiratory issues. They are also responsible for the prevention of flooding and water damage that would cost thousands of dollars to fix.
What Are the Different Types of Pumps?
There are two different types of main sump pumps that are available to homeowners, two types of backup sump pumps, a combination sump pump, and a sewage sump pump.
- Submersible sump pumps are placed under water in the sump basin and last between 5 to 15 years. Even though it will not last as long as a pedestal pump and it is pricier, submersible sump pumps will take up debris without clogging.
- Pedestal sump pumps are less expensive and easier to move than the submersible pumps. If installed properly and kept free from debris, these pumps will last from 25 to 30 years. A pedestal pump has the motor mounted above the sump. This placement makes it easier to repair.
- Battery backup sump pumps are used in the event of a power outage when electrical powered ones, such as submersible and pedestal ones, are unable to work. Battery operated, this pump kicks in as soon as the power goes out and helps keep your basement dry.
- Water backup sump pumps operate the same way as battery operated ones without having to rely on a battery. Like the battery operated pumps, water powered sump pumps are automatic independent systems from the primary sump pumps.
- Combination sump pumps combine a primary sump pump with a battery backup. This combination gives homeowners peace of mind without having to purchase a second unit.
- Sewage sump pumps are mostly used to pump effluent sewage waste from the home and into the sewage system.
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What Are Some Common Problems?
There are several common problems found with having a sump pump, including:
- Old sump pumps that need to be replaced.
- Frozen discharge sump pipes that happen during harsh winter weather.
- An overwhelmed sump pump that cannot keep up with a high volume of water.
- Power failure without a backup sump pump.
- Stuck sump pump switches.
If you need sump pump repairs done or replacement, be sure to call Nixco Plumbing Inc. today at (513) 457-0915. We specialize in plumbing repair and installation and are here to take your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sump Pump Frequently Asked Questions
What does a sump pump actually do?
A sump pump helps keep your basement dry by pumping out water that gathers in a pit, especially during heavy rain or when the water table rises. It’s your first line of defense against flooding, dampness, and costly structural damage.
When should I consider installing a sump pump?
If your basement or crawl space tends to collect water—or you’re worried about flooding, mold, or foundation damage—a sump pump is a smart, proactive step. It keeps your home protected, safe, and dry.
What are common sump pump issues?
Some frequent problems include pumps that run constantly, frozen discharge pipes, outdated units, power outages without backups, or stuck float switches. We’re here to help diagnose and fix these problems fast.
How often should I test or clean my sump pump?
Test your pump a few times a year—especially before heavy rain. Pour a bucket of water into the pit to check that it turns on and off properly. Regular maintenance helps avoid surprises when you need it most.
My sump pump runs nonstop, what's wrong?
That could mean a stuck float switch, a clog in the discharge line, or that your pump is undersized. One of our licensed plumbers can take a look and get it sorted out quickly.
How long does a sump pump last, and when should I replace it?
Most sump pumps last around 10 years. If yours is older, making strange noises, or struggling during storms, it might be time for an upgrade to a more efficient and reliable model.
Do you recommend having a backup system?
Absolutely. Power outages and pump failures can happen during storms—the exact moment you need your system most. A battery or water-powered backup pump adds a critical layer of protection.
Where should the sump pump discharge water?
Always direct discharge water well away from your home’s foundation—never into the sewer. A proper drainage line will help prevent flooding and ensure your system is up to code.
Have more questions or want your system checked?
Give Nixco Plumbing a call, we’re happy to inspect, repair, or upgrade your sump pump to keep your home dry and protected year-round.
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4.8
Based on 2,166 Reviews
Joni Springmeier
March 13, 2026
I was house sitting and discovered a leak in the basement, I freaked. I called Nixco and they sent out Audie Reed, the service technician, first thing in the morning. He went out of his way to help me with the mess and fixed the problem. He kept the price reasonable, which I appreciated considering the circumstances. I am going to use them with a few issues I have at my house.
Tim Linn
March 12, 2026
Great service and they went above what was excepted . Thanks guys !!!!!
John Prusakowski
March 12, 2026
Great experience! John K and his partner John did an awesome job! Professional, informative and efficient! Highly recommend!
Thomas Sturgeon
March 12, 2026
NixCo Plumbing was fantastic to work with. They provided a quick turnaround from my initial inquiry to installation. Audie was incredibly knowledgeable, polite, and helpful throughout the process. Audie also explained everything clearly and made the whole experience smooth and stress-free.
Truc Nguyen
March 11, 2026
Excellent service. John and John professed excellent plumbing knowledge and were able to solve complicated plumbing issues.
Emma Clark
March 11, 2026
A few weeks ago, Chris came to my house to check a few plumbing issues. He was very friendly and knowledgeable and took the time to walk me through all of my options for what could be replaced, fixed, or what was still working well. I really appreciated how clearly he explained everything. He later came back with Mason to finish a few things and they were both on time, professional, and did a great job. I haven’t had any issues since they came! Thank you for the great service.
Mike Schmidt
March 10, 2026
Today I had Todd And Paddy come out to fix a toilet flange and pipe from our upstairs bathroom. They were very knowledgeable and didn't disrupt a very busy office.
Lynda
March 8, 2026
Nixco Plumbing sent their technician Shawn out to open up a sluggish patio drain. Shawn was professional, efficient and got the job done. We always use Nixco Plumbing with great results. I highly recommend this company for any plumbing needs.
Muslim Contractor
March 5, 2026
My sump pump stopped working just as we had heavy rains. I called 3 plumbers but none were available. It was easy to schedule a visit with Nixco. Jared came in as scheduled and was very efficient in explaining the problem and providing alternative solutions. I’m glad that I chose Nixco to replace the sump pump.
Joe Adelhardt
March 5, 2026
We discovered water flooding our basement and what appeared to be our walkout outside drain not draining. I spoke to their office at 7:15am, and Audie arrived just after 8am. Wonderfully quick response to our emergency. Audi was fantastic. He diagnosed the problem, offered options and pricing, and completed the work with great results. He was also very professional and friendly. We will absolutely use Nixco again for any future work.
Wayne Coleman
March 3, 2026
Jared, our plumber was outstanding. Respected our home on arrival, was courteous and professional. Provided us with alternatives and completed our faucet repair in a most timely fashion.
Clarence Holland
March 3, 2026
Very knowledgeable and pleasant technician. Highly recommend.
Sarah Carneletto
March 3, 2026
I have worked with Ken Neyer and Nixco for about 8 years. They are professional, reliable, and do great work.
Brandon Graham
February 26, 2026
Always a pleasure to see Shawn, unfortunately if I see Shawn that means everything isn't okay at my facility.
Jennifer Barry
February 26, 2026
Nathan was awesome. Took the time to explain what was being fixed, very knowledgeable and polite. Even explained how to drain the water heater along with some tips and tricks.
Teresa
February 26, 2026
Shawn was knowledgeable. Several other past plumbers failed at the tub repair and quoted more than twice the price
Terri Thrasher
February 25, 2026
Jared was very nice.
Tammy Gallagher
February 24, 2026
Chris was great! Took the time to explain the detail which I really appreciated.
Wendy Rote
February 24, 2026
Always reliable and dependable. Kris came out and repaired our issue quickly. He is always professional and goes the extra mile. Mason assisted him and was great as well.
Sandeep Nigam
February 24, 2026
Chris was excellent. He arrived on time & did fantastic job
Chuck Riehle
February 23, 2026
Jared was our master plumber. He worked with much diligence to get the job done! He explained what needed to be done and made it happen. Great job Jared and thanks again!
Elena Hernandez
February 23, 2026
I have been using Nixco for many years. I have never had a bad experience. I buy their annual service plan and it has really paid off for me. I woke up this morning to a backed up kitchen sink. Shawn Crank was here within 2 hours of my call. He fixed me right up, then did a health and safety check of my home. He was so professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. I wish I got service like this from everyone! I tried to add a second review but Google will only let me edit this one so let me say that Chris McClure has done FANTASTIC work on my house for years - he even replumbed my entire house years ago - have not had a problem since! Today he replace my whole house water filter. He is professional AND personable. A delight!
A E “AEL” Lancaster
February 23, 2026
Saved by Nixco's Master Plumber John Krusling & Brennan - John quickly came up with a way to bypass the under-the-slab leak in my condo - and restored hot water to my bathroom. NO more cold showers there! After the leak locators found the nasty leak, John and Mason did heroic work drilling out the concrete, even had to have kitchen cabinets removed, butr they found the leak, replaced the pipes, filled the huge hole with concrete - took all day, but they got the job done, cleaned up, and restored my kitchen. Very grateful for their prompt, courteous, and thorough work - my house is "whole" again. Better than I had any reason to expect - Kudos to Nixco, John, and Mason!
soody zia
February 23, 2026
I called Nixco because I was suspecting that I might have a busted pipe in the basement during the very cold days. Office staff is wonderful. They were super helpful and set up an appointment for the same day. I had to be at work, so I didn't meet the technician who came to look at the problem, but I had family members here who met him. I was quoted $1000 which I thought was due to the busted pipe, but once they opened the wall, they were not able to see any damage and the price dropped. Later, after I had paid, I looked at the invoice and noticed a charge that had not been mentioned. I called the office and spoke to Guy and he immediately removed that charge. Overall, I am very happy and I would use them again. I'm just not certain if the technician would have dropped the price had my friend who was here and knowledgeable about the issue not suggested that he run water through the pipe first to see if there was any damage. His impression was that the technician would have changed the pipe and charged me the initial quoted $1000.That's why I took off 1 star.
vicki smith
February 20, 2026
The two gentlemen that visited my home today were absolutely phenomenal!! I would highly recommend Nixco to anyone!! Audie was very patient, knowledgeable and friendly!!
Beth Collins
February 19, 2026
Nixco's team was very professional and walked me through exactly what was needing to be done and the options I had. I felt like they were honest and hard-working throughout the project.
cassie4884
February 19, 2026
I’ve used NixCo a couple times now for my business and have had a great experience each time. Would recommend! They are timely, professional, and knowledgeable. I had a problem one day and the next morning they were able to come out to assist me.
Lisa Miller
February 19, 2026
Kris was our technician. He was very friendly and even worked us into an already packed schedule because he was afraid the leak at my Mother in law's house might get worse if we had to wait another day. He truly went the extra mile. Nixco truly cares about it's customers. We have used them for several projects between our own house and my elderly mother in laws' home. Always prompt. Great customer service, and excellent communication with the customer. We highly recommend this local Mason company.
Anne Cassin
February 19, 2026
Audie was so nice & super professional. An overall great experience! Highly recommend
Lois Monteith
February 18, 2026
Friendly, knowledgeable, on time! Would highly recommend Todd!
Kyle Vet Hospital
February 17, 2026
Audi Reed was very helpful!
Kari Jordal
February 16, 2026
Audie was great ! He was efficient, diagnosed the issue, figured out a solution and fixed the problem. It wasn’t an easy fix but he did it ! Highly recommend. We’re new to the area and will be using Audie and nixco in the future for our plumbing needs. Thank you !
Katherine Kady
February 13, 2026
Audie came first to our house for an emergency where he was quick, efficient, clean and very helpful and polite. We would call and use him again and again for all our plumbing needs. Highly recommend!
Eric Hickman
February 12, 2026
Audie did a great job and cleaned up the mess the blockage created. He is highly recommended!
Robin Osterman
February 11, 2026
Audie Reed was professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable about the work he was doing. I would expect nothing less from Nixco.
Jenny Sanchez
February 11, 2026
Super nice guys, Todd and Paddy came out here to help me deal with a yucky issue. They worked so hard to get the issue fixed and explained what was going on every step of the way. I don’t know how they carry some of that equipment up and down stairs every single day but it was impressive (and made my back hurt watching them). Thank goodness for them today, they saved the day!
Jonathan Eilert
February 11, 2026
Chris McClure did a thorough job making sure he addressed our main issues and was clear in his communication about what the options are moving forward. He also had a great cheerful disposition which makes a difference when you are having a bad day with plumbing issues. I highly recommend!
Keri Konieczka
February 11, 2026
Jared and John were prompt, polite and speedy with assessing and replacing our sump pump. Overall we had a positive experience with NixCo!
Tim Devine
February 11, 2026
Chris did an excellent job repairing our toilet. I highly recommend their service.
Jen Shirley
February 11, 2026
John and Alex did an amazing job and are very efficient and got us up in running in no time !! Highly recommend!!!!
Dies Irea
February 11, 2026
Old toilet and options provided by Nixco and service and repair done fast and clean.
Scott Buchhalter
February 11, 2026
Chris McClure came and replaced my backflow system at the Reading Rock RDC here in Centerville. He’s always so friendly and very knowledgeable on the products and issues at hand. I only use him for all plumbing issues!
Troy Pfeffer
February 9, 2026
Nixco is the absolute best! Their level of service is without peer in the industry. They'll let you know who is coming, a picture of the individual and some background on them. It personalizes the entire experience. Their plumbers are top notch, knowledgeable and friendly. Audie took care of us today and he and his apprentice on hand were wonderful! They kept us informed, did a thorough job and cleaned the entire area. They had to add a couple of additional steps to complete the job but didn't increase the cost unnecessarily. What a great company. Thank you Nixco!
Max O
February 6, 2026
Todd and John were great to work with. They were quick to arrive and get the job done.
Kathleen Middleton
February 5, 2026
Shawn Crank did an excellent job helping us out of a potential big issue. His attention to detail, timeliness and skill saved the day. He is a great asset to Nixco and will use them again.
Jason Y
February 5, 2026
Incredible service Nathan, Alex and Paddy!! We had a floor drain issue where the pitch was not correct (from settling) from the floor drain going out to the main drain out of the house. We spoke with at least a dozen different plumbers and drain “experts” and everyone told us different stories on how to resolve the issue. I called Warren County building permits inspections and they recommended NixCo. Nathan came out to inspect our problem and immediately had a plan on how to fix the issue. Out of all the plumbers I spoke to, his knowledge and recommendation was the one I felt the most comfortable with. We needed about 25 ft (picture below was about 15 ft of repair) of foundation that needed to be jackhammered, new PVC with proper fall and concrete put back. Nathan, Alex and Paddy were always on time, very professional/polite and kept me posted on everything and always happy to answer any questions. Great price, great customer service! I would highly recommend and use NixCo.
Karen Zook
February 5, 2026
John and Alex were extremely professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. They presented options and answered my questions thoroughly. They arrived on time and treated my home as their own. I will use Nixco Plumbing for my future plumbing needs and request these two gentlemen. They are a class act!
Diane Salzano
February 4, 2026
Nathan was very nice & took care of removing the broken water softener purchased at a retail store. I thought the cost was too high though.
brennan ferguson
February 4, 2026
Just had Kris and Mason come out to look at our softener and test our hardness. Had a great experience with them both and appreciate their hard work and efforts. Having them put in a new water softener in sometime soon, can’t wait for more excellent service!
Pamela Shepley
February 4, 2026
Kyle and Paddy did a great job fixing our sink drains and replacing our expansion tank. Thanks guys!!