Quick Answer

Sump Pump Installation Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$1,272avg

$780 — $4,000

$780 — $4,000 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
14 sources
Updated 3 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional installation and site prep

$450 — $1,200

45%

Sump Pump Unit

Submersible or pedestal pump hardware

$150 — $800

25%

Basin and Pit Materials

Liner, gravel, and concrete patching

$200 — $600

15%

Permits and Inspections

Durham Region building/plumbing permits

$150 — $500

10%

Discharge and Accessories

Piping, check valves, and fittings

$100 — $400

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $165 tax$1,437

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

$1,545

$1,236 — $1,854

Based on 14 sources and market data for Oshawa. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$1,195

Today

$1,272

Sump Pump Installation in Oshawa is 6.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $78 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 Oshawa

Verified providers
🔨

CDP Plumbing of Oshawa

222 Ritson Rd N Unit 3, Oshawa, ON L1G 0B2, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

266 reviews

🔨

Vaillancourt Plumbing & Drains

27 Warren Ave, Oshawa, ON L1J 4E9, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

1,412 reviews

🔨

DSM Plumbing & Water Systems

9 Thornbury St, Courtice, ON L1E 2B9, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

457 reviews

🔨

Oshawa Plumbing and Sewer

364 French St, Oshawa, ON L1G 5N7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

66 reviews

🔨

Call the Plumbing Doctor

712 Wilson Rd S #16, Oshawa, ON L1H 8R3, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

194 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, a permit is required for new installations involving basin excavation or changes to the plumbing system. Fees in Oshawa typically range from $150 to $500, and building permit fees increased by 3% on January 1, 2026.

Durham Region offers a Basement Flooding Protection program which includes an interest-free loan of up to $3,000 for three years to assist with the installation of sump pumps and backwater valves.

Adding a battery backup system in Oshawa typically increases the total project cost by $400 to $1,500, depending on the battery capacity and whether it is a DC or AC/DC system.

Licensed plumbers in Oshawa currently charge between $110 and $160 per hour for standard residential services, which is slightly lower than the Toronto average of $130 to $180.

📊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: 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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