Quick Answer

Sump Pump Installation Cost in Barrie (2026)

Average cost in Barrie

$2,043avg

$1,200 — $3,500

$100 — $600 per sq ft

+5% YoY
12 sources
Updated 3 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Professional Labor

Installation and concrete cutting

$600 — $1,200

45%

Sump Pump Unit

Submersible or pedestal pump

$150 — $650

25%

Basin and Materials

Pit liner, gravel, and PVC piping

$200 — $500

15%

Battery Backup System

Emergency power and secondary pump

$300 — $800

10%

Permits and Inspections

City of Barrie permit and ESA inspection

$135 — $150

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $266 tax$2,309

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

$1,500

$1,200 — $1,800

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$1,946

Today

$2,043

Sump Pump Installation in Barrie is 5.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $97 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 Barrie

Verified providers
🔨

Townhouse Plumbing

64 Hanmer St E, Barrie, ON L4M 6V6, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

103 reviews

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Black Forest

49 High St 3rd floor, Barrie, ON L4N 5J4, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

182 reviews

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Drain Right Now INC

31 Bothwell Crescent, Barrie, ON L4M 2S7, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

291 reviews

🔨

Harris Plumbing Inc.

18 Alliance Blvd Unit 7, Barrie, ON L4M 5K3, Canada

4.6
★★★★½

505 reviews

🔨

Plumbtech Plumbing Inc

24 Ferndale Dr N, Barrie, ON L4N 9V4, Canada

4.6
★★★★½

306 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, through the 'Disconnect to Protect' program, Barrie residents can receive a rebate of 75% of the cost, up to a maximum of $200, for permanently redirecting a sump pump discharge away from the sanitary sewer to a surface area like a lawn or rain garden.

The 2026 City of Barrie User Fee Schedule lists the building permit fee for a sump pump or pit at $42.64. Additionally, a residential electrical inspection from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) typically costs approximately $93 for the first piece of equipment.

Barrie's heavy clay soil and high water table near Lake Simcoe increase hydrostatic pressure, often requiring higher-capacity 1/2 HP or 3/4 HP pumps (costing $400-$600) and more robust pit drainage (adding $200-$400 in gravel and labor) compared to sandy regions.

Due to the frequent cycling caused by spring snowmelt and clay soil, most local contractors recommend replacement every 7 to 10 years. A proactive replacement costs between $600 and $1,200, whereas emergency failure cleanup in a finished basement can exceed $10,000.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 12+ 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: 3 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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