Sump Pump Installation Cost in Montreal (2026)
Average cost in Montreal
$600 — $4,500
$600 — $4,500 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedProfessional plumbing and excavation
50%
Pump unit, basin, and piping
35%
Municipal authorization fees
10%
Debris removal and shop supplies
5%
GST+QST at 14.98%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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
InteractiveEstimated Cost
$1,104 — $1,656
Based on 12 sources and market data for Montreal. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$1,467
Today
$1,711
Sump Pump Installation in Montreal is ↑ 16.7% compared to roughly a year ago — about $245 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 Montreal
Verified providersPlomberie Urgence Montreal (PUM)
11550 Bd Albert-Hudon, Montréal, QC H1G 3J6, Canada
636 reviews
Precision Plumbing
17 Chem. de l'Aviation, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 4Z2, Canada
714 reviews
Superior Plumbing & Heating of Montreal
3460 Rue Peel, Montréal, QC H3A 2M1, Canada
113 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, for new installations or modifications to the drainage system, a permit is required. In 2026, the minimum residential permit fee in Montreal is approximately $167.40, or $9.80 per $1,000 of the total project value.
Montreal's clay-heavy soil, especially in boroughs like Pierrefonds and Ahuntsic, can increase excavation labor costs by 15-25% compared to sandy soil due to the increased difficulty of digging and basin stabilization.
A battery backup system typically adds between $400 and $1,200 to the total project cost. This is highly recommended in Montreal due to frequent storm-related power outages that coincide with heavy rainfall.
Licensed plumbers in Montreal currently charge between $79 and $140 per hour for residential work, with most standard sump pump installations requiring 2 to 6 hours of labor depending on the complexity.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 12+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
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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