Quick Answer

Sump Pump Installation Cost in Edmonton (2026)

Average cost in Edmonton

$1,662avg

$650 — $3,500

$650 — $3,500 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
9 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Alberta

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional plumbing installation and testing

$400 — $1,200

40%

Materials

Submersible or pedestal pump and basin

$300 — $1,500

35%

Battery Backup

Emergency power system and secondary pump

$300 — $1,000

12%

Permits

City of Edmonton plumbing permit fee

$114 — $114

8%

Disposal & Misc

Old unit removal and piping supplies

$50 — $150

5%

🧾GST (5%) — Alberta
Base cost + $83 tax$1,745

GST at 5%

📋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

$1,395

$1,116 — $1,674

Based on 9 sources and market data for Edmonton. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$1,560

Today

$1,662

Sump Pump Installation in Edmonton is 6.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $101 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 Edmonton

Verified providers
🔨

Hermes Plumbing & Heating Service Ltd

12532 72 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 1Y6, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

218 reviews

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The Gentlemen Pros Plumbing, Heating & Electrical

6053 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2H3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

3,708 reviews

🔨

Apollo Plumbing

14507 130 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 3M5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

727 reviews

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Brian Plumbing & Heating

21203 96 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4J6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

277 reviews

🔨

Jetco Mechanical Plumbing & Heating

15035 114 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 2Z1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

218 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, as of January 1, 2026, the City of Edmonton requires a plumbing permit for 'Sump pump pit and discharge fixtures' at a flat rate of $114.00 CAD.

While there is no direct subsidy for the pump itself, EPCOR offers a Backwater Valve Subsidy of up to $800 for eligible homes, which is often installed alongside a sump pump to maximize flood protection.

Professional plumbing service rates in Edmonton for 2026 typically range from $110 to $150 per hour, though journeyman wages average around $42 to $58 per hour.

A simple pump replacement in an existing pit costs between $650 and $1,200, whereas a new installation requiring concrete cutting and pit excavation can range from $1,500 to over $3,500.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 9+ 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: 2 weeks 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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