Quick Answer

Sump Pump Installation Cost in Montreal (2026)

Average cost in Montreal

$1,250avg

$450 — $3,500

$450 — $3,500 per unit

+5.5% YoY
8 sources
Updated today
Quebec

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Plumber and excavation work

$300 — $1,500

45%

Pump Unit

Pedestal or submersible pump

$150 — $800

30%

Additional Materials

Pipes, pit liner, check valve

$100 — $400

15%

Permits & Extras

Local permits and disposal

$50 — $200

10%

🧾GST+QST (14.98%) — Quebec
Base cost + $187 tax$1,437

GST+QST at 14.98%

📋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

$1,380

$1,104 — $1,656

Based on 8 sources and market data for Montreal. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top Sump Pump Contractors in Montreal

Verified providers
🔨

Plomberie Urgence Montreal (PUM)

11550 Bd Albert-Hudon, Montréal, QC H1G 3J6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

589 reviews

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Precision Plumbing

17 Chem. de l'Aviation, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 4Z2, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

655 reviews

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Plomberie V.I.P.

8135 R. Drolet #312, Montréal, QC H2P 2H6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

549 reviews

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Superior Plumbing & Heating of Montreal

3460 Rue Peel, Montréal, QC H3A 2M1, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

107 reviews

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Pure Plomberie inc.

2867 Rue Halpern, Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 1P8, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

2,162 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

Replacing an existing sump pump in Montreal typically costs between $350 and $1,100 CAD. This includes the cost of the new unit and 2 to 4 hours of professional plumbing labor.

A completely new installation, which involves breaking the concrete floor, excavating a pit, and running new discharge pipes, generally ranges from $1,200 to $3,500 CAD depending on the basement's condition and complexity.

Adding a battery backup system to ensure your pump runs during power outages typically adds between $500 and $1,200 CAD to your total installation cost.

Licensed plumbers in the Montreal area generally charge between $75 and $150 CAD per hour for sump pump installations and replacements.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 8+ 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: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.