Sump Pump Installation Cost in Atlanta (2026)
Average cost in Atlanta
US$510 — US$2,540
US$100 — US$800 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedProfessional installation and testing
55%
Submersible or pedestal pump hardware
25%
PVC discharge lines and check valves
10%
Basin liner and gravel/concrete patch
5%
Old unit removal and site cleanup
5%
Sales Tax at 4%
📋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 Cost
InteractiveEstimated Cost
US$1,104 — US$1,656
Based on 9 sources and market data for Atlanta. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
🏢Top Sump Pump Contractors in Atlanta
Verified providersAtlanta Plumbing & Drain CO
3500 Lenox Rd NE Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30326, USA
831 reviews
Atlantis Plumbing
691 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE UNIT W, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
2,763 reviews
Plumbing Express
3050 Presidential Dr #202, Atlanta, GA 30340, USA
2,085 reviews
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💬What People Actually Paid
Community❓Common Questions
Standard replacements in an existing pit typically do not require a permit. However, new installations involving structural changes or new electrical circuits require a permit, with plumbing fees starting at $75 and building permits at a $150 minimum.
A battery backup system adds between $300 and $800 for the hardware alone. Professional installation of the backup system typically adds another $300 to $600 in labor costs.
Licensed journeyman plumbers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs area charge between $100 and $175 per hour, while master plumbers can charge upwards of $190 per hour for complex installations.
Atlanta's dense clay soil can increase the difficulty of manual excavation. If a new pit must be jackhammered into a concrete basement floor and dug out, expect to add $300 to $800 to the total project cost.
📊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: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.