Always use synthetic flooring in a basement no matter if there are no water problems becuase there will be (99.9%) some day.

As for a pump, an inexpensive rotary hand pump is a good idea to have on hand. Princess Auto has the on sale quite often... a pump used to fuel from a barrel. Just run a mix of water and canola oil through it after ya pump out a basement and she's good to go for years on the shelf.

I always used to tell my clients to check their sump at least twice a year. Many sumps are not fully concrete lined and I call this design an "underslab drainage" design. It works well until the fines in the underslab gravel or original soil block the trap in the weep system. Then it's up ta yer arse in alligators time.

BTW... if any of youse want to ask any questions regarding your homes, feel free. Bob Vilas and Holmes on Homes times ten and added together still seem like twits to me. I cringe when I watch their TV shows. Now, I don't know everything and I make mistakes too, but those guys should be prosecuted for their incompetence.

Oh... yeah... I have about 30 of these. left over. If ya want one, they are $25 plus shipping. They are $69 plus tax at the website. Dunno if shipping is included in their price. They are an excellent resource. I would send them for free to youse guys but Revenue Canada hires some VERY nasty accountants and I don't need them crawling up my account again!