Quick Answer

Sump Pump Installation Cost in Atlanta (2026)

Average cost in Atlanta

US$1,141avg

US$650 — US$2,800

US$100 — US$800 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
12 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Metro Atlanta

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional installation and excavation

US$300 — US$950

45%

Sump Pump Unit

Submersible or pedestal pump

US$150 — US$1,200

35%

Basin and Piping

Pit liner, PVC discharge lines, and check valve

US$100 — US$400

12%

Permits and Inspections

City of Atlanta or County plumbing permits

US$75 — US$150

8%

🧾Sales Tax (4%) — Georgia
Base cost + $46 tax$1,187

Sales Tax at 4%

📋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

US$1,380

US$1,104 — US$1,656

Based on 12 sources and market data for Atlanta. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

US$1,071

Today

US$1,141

Sump Pump Installation in Atlanta is 6.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about US$70 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 Atlanta

Verified providers
🔨

Fix & Flow Plumbing Co.

1433 Mayson St NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, USA

4.9
★★★★½

917 reviews

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Atlanta Plumbing & Drain CO

3500 Lenox Rd NE Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30326, USA

4.9
★★★★½

845 reviews

🔨

Atlantis Plumbing

691 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE UNIT W, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA

4.9
★★★★½

2,774 reviews

🔨

Plumbing Express

3050 Presidential Dr #202, Atlanta, GA 30340, USA

4.9
★★★★½

2,133 reviews

🔨

Plumb Works Inc.

3116 Chestnut Dr #101, Atlanta, GA 30340, USA

4.9
★★★★½

1,862 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 City of Atlanta requires a plumbing permit for new installations or replacements, which typically starts at $75. In DeKalb County, the minimum plumbing permit fee is $120 as of 2026.

Atlanta's dense red clay soil can increase labor costs by $150 to $300 if significant excavation is required for a new pit, as it is harder to dig through than sandy or loamy soils.

A battery backup system typically adds $1,000 to $2,000 to the total project cost. This is highly recommended in Atlanta due to frequent power outages during heavy summer storms.

In the Atlanta market, a pedestal pump unit costs between $150 and $450, while a more powerful and quieter submersible pump ranges from $300 to $900 for the unit alone.

📊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 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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