Sump Pump Installation Cost in Nashville (2026)
Average cost in Nashville
$650 – $3,800
$650 – $3,800 per sq ft
In Nashville, the average is $1,390 and most projects cost between $650 and $3,800, or about $650 – $3,800 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 9 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedProfessional plumbing and excavation
45%
Submersible or pedestal pump hardware
31%
Sump pit liner and PVC discharge lines
14%
GFCI outlet and Metro Nashville permits
10%
Sales Tax at 7%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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 project
LiveYour estimate in Nashville
Likely range $650 – $3,058
- Labor45%$626
- Sump Pump Unit31%$431
- Basin and Piping14%$195
- Electrical and Permits10%$139
Pedestal (basic)
$1,390
Submersible standard
$1,946
Submersible + battery backup
$2,780
Calibrated to 9 researched sources for Nashville. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$1,339
Today
$1,390
Sump Pump Installation in Nashville is ↑ 3.8% compared to roughly a year ago — about $51 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 Nashville
Verified providersMr. Rooter Plumbing of South Nashville
4235 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215, USA
535 reviews
Doctor Drips Plumbing - Nashville
1101 Davidson St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
487 reviews
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💬What People Actually Paid
Community❓Common Questions
Yes, the Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety typically requires a plumbing permit for new installations, which usually costs around $100. If a new electrical circuit is required, an additional electrical permit may be necessary.
Nashville's limestone geology and hard water (150-170 ppm) can lead to faster sediment buildup in the pump. This often necessitates higher-grade submersible pumps with better filtration, which can increase material costs by $200-$400 compared to standard units.
Given Nashville's history of flash flooding and severe storms, a battery backup is highly recommended. Adding a backup system typically increases the total project cost by $600 to $1,200, but it prevents failure during common power outages.
Standard hourly rates for licensed plumbers in Nashville currently range from $80 to $150. Emergency or same-day service calls for pump failures can reach $150 to $300 per hour.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 3 weeks ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.
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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