Quick Answer

Sump Pump Installation Cost in Barrie (2026)

Average cost in Barrie

$1,987avg

$650 — $3,500

$650 — $3,500 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
6 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Licensed plumber installation (2-4 hours)

$500 — $1,700

45%

Sump Pump Unit

Submersible or pedestal pump hardware

$150 — $800

25%

Battery Backup System

Secondary pump and battery pack

$300 — $1,200

20%

Materials & Piping

PVC discharge lines, check valves, and basin

$150 — $400

7%

Permits & Inspections

City of Barrie building permits

$50 — $250

3%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $258 tax$2,245

HST at 13%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Sump pump unit
  • Sump pit (basin)
  • Check valve
  • Discharge pipe
  • Labor & installation

Typically Excludes

  • Battery backup system
  • Exterior drainage tie-in
  • Floor drain installation
  • Waterproofing
  • Electrical panel upgrade

Based on a standard 1/3 HP submersible sump pump with new pit.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$1,500

$1,200 — $1,800

Based on 6 sources and market data for Barrie. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$1,901

Today

$1,987

Sump Pump Installation in Barrie is 4.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $86 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Sump Pump Contractors in Barrie

Verified providers
🔨

Black Forest

49 High St 3rd floor, Barrie, ON L4N 5J4, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

155 reviews

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Townhouse Plumbing

64 Hanmer St E, Barrie, ON L4M 6V6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

73 reviews

🔨

Drain Right Now INC

31 Bothwell Crescent, Barrie, ON L4M 2S1, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

277 reviews

🔨

Plumbtech Plumbing Inc

24 Ferndale Dr N, Barrie, ON L4N 9V4, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

293 reviews

🔨

Harris Plumbing Inc.

18 Alliance Blvd Unit 7, Barrie, ON L4M 5K3, Canada

4.6
★★★★½

444 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

A simple replacement of an existing unit in Barrie typically costs between $650 and $1,200. However, a brand-new installation requiring concrete cutting for a pit and new discharge lines can range from $1,500 to $3,500.

Local licensed plumbers in the Barrie and Simcoe County area currently charge between $75 and $150 per hour, with most standard replacements taking 1 to 2 hours of labor.

Yes, battery backup systems cost an additional $400 to $1,200 but are highly recommended in Barrie due to frequent power outages during spring thaws and heavy storms, which is when the pump is most needed.

Yes, if your basement has a concrete floor that needs to be jackhammered for a new pit, it adds approximately $500 to $1,000 to the total labor and equipment cost compared to a dirt floor or an existing pit.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 4 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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