Quick Answer

Sump Pump Installation Cost in London (2026)

Average cost in London

$1,546avg

$650 – $4,000

$160 – $570 per sq ft

In London, the average is $1,546 and most projects cost between $650 and $4,000, or about $160 – $570 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 9 sources.

+4.2% YoY
9 sources
Updated 1 months ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional installation (8-10 hours)

$500 – $1,100

40%

Pump & Basin Materials

Submersible pump and pit liner

$350 – $900

30%

Battery Backup System

Emergency power and secondary pump

$400 – $1,400

15%

Permits & Inspections

City of London Building/Plumbing permit

$255 – $350

10%

Discharge & Plumbing

Piping and check valve installation

$150 – $600

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $201 tax$1,747

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 project

Live
pumps
Pump Type
Pit / Basin
Discharge Line

Your estimate in London

$1,546

Likely range $696 – $3,401

  • Labor40%$618
  • Pump & Basin Materials30%$464
  • Battery Backup System15%$232
  • Permits & Inspections10%$155
  • Discharge & Plumbing5%$77

Pedestal (basic)

$1,546

Submersible standard

$2,165

Submersible + battery backup

$3,092

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Calibrated to 9 researched sources for London. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$1,484

Today

$1,546

Sump Pump Installation in London is ↑ 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $62 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 London

Verified providers
🔨

Jumbo Plumbing

510 William St Unit 3, London, ON N6B 3E6, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

157 reviews

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Plumbing For Life

1815 Fanshawe Park Rd W, London, ON N6H 5L3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

242 reviews

🔨

London Smart Plumbing

79 Westwinds Dr, London, ON N6C 5M6, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

166 reviews

🔨

Salliss Plumbing & Heating

443 South St, London, ON N6B 1C1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

287 reviews

🔨

London Plumbing

79 Stanley St, London, ON N6C 1B3, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

374 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 Basement Flooding Grant Program covers 90% of eligible costs up to $4,000 for a new sump pit and pump system, and up to $1,400 for a battery backup system if installed simultaneously.

No. The City of London strictly requires a Grant Approval Letter before any construction begins. Starting work before receiving this written approval will void your eligibility for the 90% reimbursement.

In London, basic pedestal pumps typically cost between $170 and $320, while more powerful and quieter submersible models range from $320 to $570 for the unit alone.

Yes, a City of London Plumbing/Building permit is mandatory for new installations. The minimum permit fee for residential (Part 9) buildings in 2026 is approximately $255.04.

📊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: 1 months 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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