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Sump Pump Installation Cost in Windsor (2026)

Average cost in Windsor

$1,435avg

$750 — $5,200

$150 — $1,200 per sq ft

+6.2% YoY
8 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Installation and excavation

$500 — $1,800

42%

Sump Pump Unit

Submersible or combination pump

$250 — $1,200

24%

Sump Basin & Materials

Pit liner and gravel

$300 — $850

16%

Electrical & Piping

Dedicated circuit and discharge line

$350 — $900

11%

Permits

City of Windsor 2026 minimum fee

$250 — $450

7%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $187 tax$1,622

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

$1,350

$1,080 — $1,620

Based on 8 sources and market data for Windsor. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$1,351

Today

$1,435

Sump Pump Installation in Windsor is 6.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $84 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 Windsor

Verified providers
🔨

Bubby's Plumbing

1074 Crawford Ave, Windsor, ON N9A 5C9, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

1,331 reviews

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Fowler Plumbing

3215 Jefferson Blvd Unit 301, Windsor, ON N8T 2W7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

445 reviews

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Ole’ Walkerville Plumbing

2666 Turner Rd, Windsor, ON N8W 3L3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

216 reviews

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Mr. Rooter Plumbing Windsor Ontario

3846 Peter St, Windsor, ON N9C 1K2, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

453 reviews

🔨

Northstar Plumbing Windsor

3603 Walker Rd, Windsor, ON N8W 3S6, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

565 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, the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program (BFPP) offers a financial subsidy of up to 100% of the cost, capped at $2,000 for a sump pump with overflow and floor drain disconnection. If combined with a backwater valve, the total lifetime subsidy limit is $3,500.

According to the City of Windsor's 2026 Fee Schedule, the minimum permit fee for residential alterations, including sump pumps and backwater valves, is $250.00.

In 2026, standard hourly rates for licensed plumbers in the Windsor area range from $110 to $145. Emergency or after-hours services typically command a premium of $200 to $350 per hour.

Adding a battery backup system in Windsor typically adds between $800 and $1,500 to the total project cost, depending on the battery capacity and whether it is a standalone unit or a combination system.

📊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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