Quick Answer

Sump Pump Installation Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$2,490avg

$850 — $5,800

$700 — $2,500 per sq ft

+7.8% YoY
11 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional installation and excavation

$600 — $2,800

52%

Sump Pump Unit

Submersible or pedestal pump

$150 — $850

18%

Basin and Materials

Sump pit, PVC piping, and check valve

$120 — $550

12%

Battery Backup System

Secondary power source and alarm

$350 — $1,200

13%

Permits and Inspections

City of Oshawa plumbing permit fees

$50 — $300

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $324 tax$2,814

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

$1,545

$1,236 — $1,854

Based on 11 sources and market data for Oshawa. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$2,310

Today

$2,490

Sump Pump Installation in Oshawa is 7.8% compared to roughly a year ago — about $180 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 Oshawa

Verified providers
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CDP Plumbing of Oshawa

222 Ritson Rd N Unit 3, Oshawa, ON L1G 0B2, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

242 reviews

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Vaillancourt Plumbing & Drains

27 Warren Ave, Oshawa, ON L1J 4E9, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

1,393 reviews

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DSM Plumbing & Water Systems

9 Thornbury St, Courtice, ON L1E 2B9, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

440 reviews

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2 Bro's Plumbing

20 Hawkstone Crescent, Whitby, ON L1N 6R6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

440 reviews

🔨

Call the Plumbing Doctor

712 Wilson Rd S #16, Oshawa, ON L1H 8R3, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

187 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

Yes, Oshawa residents can access the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program, which provides up to $2,000 for a sump pump installation with overflow, or up to $3,500 if combined with a backwater valve.

A straightforward replacement of an existing unit typically costs between $850 and $1,500, as it avoids the high labor costs of concrete excavation and pit creation.

In 2026, the City of Oshawa charges a minimum plumbing permit fee of approximately $50, plus additional costs per fixture or for complex drainage modifications.

A professional-grade battery backup system adds between $400 and $1,200 to the total project cost, depending on the battery capacity and whether it includes smart monitoring.

📊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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