Quick Answer

Sump Pump Installation Cost in Winnipeg (2026)

Average cost in Winnipeg

$2,000avg

$650 — $4,500

$650 — $4,500 per sq ft

+2.5% YoY
7 sources
Updated 5 days ago
Manitoba

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional plumbing and excavation

$600 — $1,500

50%

Materials

Submersible pump, pit liner, and basin

$400 — $1,200

30%

Permits and Fees

City of Winnipeg plumbing and pit permits

$165 — $200

8%

Discharge and Electrical

Piping and dedicated outlet installation

$150 — $800

12%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — Manitoba
Base cost + $240 tax$2,240

GST+PST at 12%

📋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

$1,320

$1,056 — $1,584

Based on 7 sources and market data for Winnipeg. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$1,951

Today

$2,000

Sump Pump Installation in Winnipeg is 2.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $49 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 Winnipeg

Verified providers
🔨

The Pleasant Plumber Inc.

1041 Erin St Unit A, Winnipeg, MB R3G 2X1, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

1,523 reviews

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Argo Plumbing Ltd.

10 Blossom Bay, Winnipeg, MB R3R 2V9, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

151 reviews

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ILV Plumbing Services

880 Scotland Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3M 1X8, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

116 reviews

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Brown's Plumbing & Heating

559 St Mary's Rd, Winnipeg, MB R2M 3L6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

809 reviews

🔨

Shorty's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

3390 Wilkes Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3S 1A8, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

595 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. According to the 2026 City of Winnipeg fee schedule, a residential plumbing permit costs $99.00, plus an additional $66.00 fee for the installation of the sump pit itself.

Generally, no. It is illegal to discharge into the floor drain or sewer. However, you can apply for a Sump Pump Discharge Licence for $343.00 (2026 rate) to allow for winter discharge into the sewer system.

A simple pump replacement in an existing pit typically costs between $650 and $1,200. A brand-new installation requiring concrete cutting and pit excavation ranges from $1,500 to $4,500.

Adding a battery backup system in Winnipeg typically costs between $500 and $1,000, which includes the secondary pump, battery, and professional installation labor.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 7+ 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: 5 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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