Perfect for leased, heritage, or retrofit spaces where floor cutting isn’t an option
Installing new bathrooms, kitchens, or utility sinks in commercial or residential spaces often hits a hard stop literally when it comes to drainage. Traditional plumbing requires core drilling, trenching, or breaking through concrete floors to connect to a gravity-based drainage system.
But what if the property is leased, the structure is heritage-protected, or you simply don’t want to engage in costly and time-consuming civil work?
This is where SFA’s above-floor pump technology comes in offering smart, flexible, and no-break drainage solutions that are revolutionizing plumbing design in India.
The Problem with Traditional Plumbing
Conventional drainage systems depend on gravity flow to carry wastewater from fixtures down to the main sewage line. That means:
- Toilets and sinks must be placed near soil stacks or vertical drops
- Pipes must be sloped carefully often beneath floors
- Floor slabs must be broken or cored for installation
- The process is disruptive, messy, and expensive
For retrofitted buildings, leased commercial spaces, and multi-tenant structures, this simply isn’t feasible.
The SFA Solution: Above-Floor Pumping Technology
SFA (Saniflo) pumps allow you to install toilets, sinks, dishwashers, washing machines, or even entire bathrooms without touching the floor slab.
Instead of relying on gravity, these pumps lift grey or black water and discharge it through small-diameter pipes (as narrow as 32mm) that can run horizontally or vertically to the nearest drain point.
️ How It Works
- Wastewater enters the sealed pump chamber
- A powerful motor (with macerator blades for toilets) grinds or processes the waste
- The system pumps the slurry or grey water upwards or across long distances
- The water exits safely into an existing soil pipe or sewage system
No trenching. No floor digging. No property damage.
Perfect For These Scenarios
| Situation | SFA Benefit |
| Leased offices that prohibit structural changes | Install pantries and restrooms without floor alterations |
| Heritage buildings where drilling is restricted | Preserve floors while adding modern washrooms |
| Retail stores in malls with shared drainage | Add sinks or toilets without access to vertical soil stacks |
| Retrofits in old buildings | Build modern plumbing on top of old structures |
| Temporary or pop-up facilities | Quick, reversible installations for short-term use |
Popular SFA Models for No-Break Installations
✅ Sanivite
- Ideal for small sinks, dishwashers, and laundry machines
- Great for offices, salons, or staff pantries
✅ Sanibest Pro
- Handles black water from toilets with solid waste
- Perfect for commercial or shared-use toilets
✅ Sanicom 1 / 2
- Designed for heavy grey water loads
- Used in kitchens, cafés, or clinics with dishwashers and hot water
✅ Sanicubic Range
- Lifting stations for entire bathrooms or multi-fixture basements
- Suitable for gyms, hostels, hotels, or large commercial properties
Real-World Example: Co-Working Pantry in Hyderabad
A co-working operator needed to add a kitchenette in a leased office space. The landlord prohibited any floor slab modifications.
Sanivite was installed under the sink, pumping grey water to the nearest vertical stack through wall-mounted pipes.
✅ No floor damage
✅ Quick installation
✅ 100% lease-compliant
Conclusion: Drainage Freedom Without Breaking Ground
Whether you’re designing a space in a mall, office tower, school, or heritage site, SFA pumps offer total flexibility in drainage design without the mess, delays, or restrictions of conventional plumbing.
No floor breaking. No limits. Just smart plumbing.
Explore the SFA range today and plan plumbing on your terms.