Quick Answer

Sump Pump Installation Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$1,558avg

$650 — $3,800

$650 — $5,500 per sq ft

+4.2% YoY
8 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional installation (3-6 hours)

$450 — $1,100

45%

Materials

Submersible pump unit (1/3 to 1/2 HP)

$250 — $850

30%

Basement Infrastructure

Sump pit, liner, and discharge piping

$200 — $600

15%

Permits & Inspections

City of Oshawa plumbing permit

$125 — $210

5%

Disposal & Misc

Concrete disposal and sealant

$50 — $150

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $202 tax$1,760

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$1,495

Today

$1,558

Sump Pump Installation in Oshawa is 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $63 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
★★★★★

255 reviews

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Vaillancourt Plumbing & Drains

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

4.9
★★★★½

1,400 reviews

🔨

DSM Plumbing & Water Systems

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

4.9
★★★★½

452 reviews

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2 Bro's Plumbing

20 Hawkstone Crescent, Whitby, ON L1N 6R6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

507 reviews

🔨

Call the Plumbing Doctor

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

4.8
★★★★½

192 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, Oshawa residents can access the Region of Durham's Basement Flooding Loan Program and municipal subsidies. While specific 2026 rebate caps vary, similar programs in the GTA offer up to $1,750 for sump pump installations to mitigate flood risks.

Yes. As of 2026, the City of Oshawa requires a plumbing permit for any alterations to the home's drainage system, including new sump pump installations. Permit fees increased by 3% on January 1, 2026.

The average hourly rate for a licensed plumber in Oshawa ranges from $110 to $160 CAD. Emergency or after-hours services typically command a premium of $180 to $250 per hour.

Adding a battery backup system typically increases the project cost by $400 to $1,200 CAD, depending on the battery capacity and whether a secondary backup pump is included.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 6+ 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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