Thanks guys I'll check up on the permit. I am not sure if I care about the permit though as it is a bs cost to the .gov and I plan on keeping the house and renting it out. I will definitely check into it, but I am a cheap bastard and absolutely hate paying bs fees to the government.

I going to call in some people to just see what they would charge for the whole thing although I believe I can do most of it myself th the help of family and friends.
As to
the sump pump issue i will be installing a backup emergency pump that is connected to a deep cycle marine battery and a solar trickle charger.