A commercial lift station is a demanding system, and it requires expertise that not every plumbing company can offer. At Armor Plumbing, we specialize in sewage lift system design, installation, repair, and maintenance, so your lift station performs exactly as needed for your business or facility.
Not sure what your property needs? No problem. Our team has extensive experience assessing commercial plumbing to determine which wastewater solution fits each situation. A small sewage pump has very different requirements from a factory or an apartment complex, so there is no one-size-fits-all lift station. That is exactly why custom design and installation matter so much.
When Your Property Needs a Lift Station
A lift station moves sewage and wastewater from a lower elevation to a higher one. You need one whenever gravity flow alone cannot do the job, or when a gravity-fed system is cost-prohibitive or simply not an option. Because of this, lift stations are common on commercial sites with basements, low-lying buildings, and properties that sit below the municipal sewer line.
What an Armor Plumbing Lift Station Includes
A properly designed station reliably pumps wastewater uphill, day after day. The typical lift station is built from fiberglass, steel, and poured-in-place concrete, and it includes:
- A wet well to receive incoming wastewater
- A grinder pump
- Piping with valves
- Lift pumps
- A junction box
- A power supply system
- Automated controls and an alarm system
Our team can build a custom lift station on-site or install a prefabricated unit, depending on your needs. Most Armor lift stations last 15 to 20 years, and steel systems often last even longer.
We also install submersible lift stations for low-flow, low-head applications. These cost less than a typical dry-well station, run without heavy pump maintenance, and avoid a large above-ground structure, which many property owners prefer for appearance.
Signs Your Lift Station Needs Service
A failing lift station can lead to backups, overflows, and costly downtime. Therefore, call a plumber promptly if you notice any of these warning signs:
- The alarm light or buzzer is going off
- Slow drainage or sewage backing up into the building
- Strong sewage odors near the station
- Pumps that run constantly or cycle on and off too often
- Visible leaks, pooling, or unusually high water in the wet well
Lift Station Repair and Maintenance
Regular maintenance keeps a commercial lift station running and prevents emergencies. Our plumbers inspect and service the pumps, check the floats and alarm system, clear buildup from the wet well, and test the controls. When a repair is needed, we diagnose the cause and fix it fast, whether it is a worn pump, a failed float switch, or a control problem. We also handle related backflow prevention and underground work, so your whole system stays reliable and compliant.
Choose Armor Plumbing for Lift Station Services
Having licensed plumbers who understand the complexities of sewage lift stations makes all the difference for design, installation, and maintenance. Connect with our experienced team at Armor Plumbing today to get started.