We moved into our house in May and have been doing lots of updating. One thing has been bothering me, because I don't know any better...
Our sump pump sits in a dirt hole about 3 feet in diameter under the concrete floor. Is this safe? Is this really dirty?

I have noticed more bugs in this house and more dampness than my other homes and I'm wondering if this is why.

How do I solve the problem?

Thanks!

You get a pre-molded sump pit with a cover.

As KISS says: get pre-fab bucket. Home Depot / Lowe's sell them in several sizes. Get grate cover as well.

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Originally Posted by aelp

We moved into our house in May and have been doing lots of updating. One thing has been bothering me, because I don't know any better...
Our sump pump sits in a dirt hole about 3 feet in diameter under the concrete floor. Is this safe? Is this really dirty?

I have noticed more bugs in this house and more dampness than my other homes and I'm wondering if this is why.

How do I solve the problem?

Thanks!

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You'll get sewer flies, bad smells and dirt in the impeller cage if you don't set that pump in a sump pump basin,(see image).
They run about $50 so you're not going to go broke installing one.
Check them out at: Liberty Pumps Sump Pump Pit Kit - Sump Basin, Sump Cover and Hose Kit - Sump Pump and Cellar Drain Accessories made by Liberty Pumps - Dickson Supply's AccentShopping.Com 1-800-456-5267
Good luck, Tom