914 Sump Pumps & Backup in Rye, NY
Rye is an older coastal city: the typical home dates to about 1957 and 71% were built before 1980, with a median home value near $1.8 million. A finished basement here is often worth protecting properly. Storms that bring heavy rain often bring power outages, which is when pumps are needed most and most likely to fail. A battery backup or water-powered backup, plus a discharge line that sends water well away from the house, are worth discussing for any home that relies on a pump. Plumbing work in Westchester can require a county trades license in addition to a home improvement license; see our licensing guide.
Sump pumps companies for Rye
How we pick: we list up to six companies per page. Independent firms come first, then firms based outside Westchester, then franchise or network affiliates. Companies that name the town as served come before those that serve the whole county. Listings are free, not paid, and not an endorsement. Home improvement license status was looked up in the Westchester County consumer license search on Oct 26 to 27, 2026, plumber license status in the county trade license search on Oct 27, 2026, and NYS mold license status in the state Labor Department data set; each profile shows what we found.
AMHAC (All Makes Heating & Air Conditioning)
No rating collected yetSump pump installation and repair; plumbing, heating and air conditioning
Avellino Construction
No rating collected yetBasement, foundation, chimney and exterior-wall waterproofing; masonry and roofing; 24-hour emergency service
Bombace Construction Co., Inc.
No rating collected yetYard drainage, curtain and French drains, dry wells, catch basins, sump pump installation, grading, retaining walls
De La Paz Masonry
No rating collected yetWaterproofing, French drains, sump pumps, masonry
MJ Plumbing Contractors & Son
No rating collected yetPlumbing and sump pumps
Sundahl Waterproofing
No rating collected yetInterior and exterior waterproofing, drainage, sump pumps, foundation repair
Plumbing licenses
Westchester County issues plumbing licenses separately from home improvement licenses, through its trade licenses search. We searched that database on Oct 27, 2026. Where a company or its plumber appears there, the license number is shown on its profile. A name that is not found means only that we found no record under that name, so ask any company that installs or connects a sump pump who does the plumbing and confirm that license number with the county. Work outside the building, such as a yard drain, is often not plumbing work, and rules vary by town.
Housing in Rye
| Place | Typical year built | Built before 1950 | Built before 1980 | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye | 1957 | 37.3% | 70.7% | $1,819,900 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B25035, B25034, B25077), retrieved Oct 2026. Estimates carry a margin of error.
Flooding and water in Rye
- Westchester County’s Long Island Sound watershed program lists this municipality in the watershed study areas for “Blind, Beaver Swamp and Brentwood Brooks; Milton and Port Chester Harbors”. [source]
- Rye’s Building Department enforces construction rules inside FEMA-designated flood zones, and the city has a separate Floodplain Management Permit form. [source]
- Flood maps are address-specific. Check your own address on FEMA’s flood map service, and ask any contractor how they treat a high water table on your lot. [source]
Permit notes for Rye
From the municipality’s own pages, retrieved Oct 2026. Rules change, so call the building department before work starts.
- Plumbing and drainage work needs a plumbing permit with plans including a riser diagram. A permit to connect to the public sewer or drain is issued only to someone holding a Westchester County plumbing license. [source]
- Under Local Law 4-2021, a Discharge Compliance Certificate is required before transfer of title or certain building and plumbing improvements; sump-pump discharges to the sewer lateral are not allowed. [source]
- Permit forms (building, plumbing, floodplain) are listed on the city permits page; the Building Department phone is 914-967-7372. [source]
What it costs
A modeled White Plains estimate puts sump pump work at $840 to $3,673, with a midpoint near $1,574 (RenoVetted). Nationally, HomeGuide cites $600 to $2,500 for installation including the unit, and $400 to $700 to replace an existing pump. Jobs that need a new pit cut into a concrete slab, a battery backup or a longer discharge run cost more. Full cost guide with sources.
Frequently asked questions
How many sump pumps companies serve Rye?
We show 6 of 14 companies we found for Rye: 10 name Rye as an area they serve, and the rest serve all of Westchester County. Always confirm a company covers your address.
Does Rye require a permit for this work?
Often yes. See the permit notes on this page, then call the Rye building department before you sign a contract.
How long does a sump pump last?
It depends on the pump and how often it runs. Pumps in wet basements that cycle frequently wear out sooner. Test yours every few months by pouring water into the pit.
Do I need a backup pump?
If your basement takes water whenever the pump stops, a backup is cheap insurance against an outage or a stuck float switch.
Nearby
Sources
- Westchester County Planning: Long Island Sound Watershed Program (watershed study areas by municipality)
- City of Rye Building Department
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center (look up your own address)
- City of Rye Code, Chapter 68: Building Construction (§68-11 Plumbing and drainage)
- City of Rye: Sewer Lateral Information (Local Law 4-2021)
- City of Rye: Permits and Forms
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25034, B25035, B25077 (via Census Reporter)
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