Quick Answer

Sump Pump Installation Cost in Windsor (2026)

Average cost in Windsor

$1,673avg

$500 — $4,000

$500 — $4,000 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
12 sources
Updated 3 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Licensed plumber (3-5 hours)

$400 — $800

39%

Materials

Submersible pump and basin

$300 — $1,200

36%

Permits

City of Windsor 2026 minimum fee

$300 — $350

21%

Disposal & Misc

Concrete removal and fittings

$50 — $150

4%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $217 tax$1,890

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

$1,350

$1,080 — $1,620

Based on 12 sources and market data for Windsor. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$1,601

Today

$1,673

Sump Pump Installation in Windsor is 4.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $72 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 Windsor

Verified providers
🔨

Bubby's Plumbing & Heating

1074 Crawford Ave, Windsor, ON N9A 5C9, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

1,458 reviews

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Ole’ Walkerville Plumbing

2666 Turner Rd, Windsor, ON N8W 3L3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

224 reviews

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Fowler Plumbing

3215 Jefferson Blvd Unit 301, Windsor, ON N8T 2W7, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

472 reviews

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Northstar Plumbing Windsor

3603 Walker Rd, Windsor, ON N8W 3S6, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

572 reviews

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Plumb Tech Plumbing

12072 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor, ON N8N 1M1, Canada

4.4
★★★★½

213 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 Windsor Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program (BFP) provides up to $2,000 for the installation of a sump pump with overflow and foundation drain disconnection. Combined with a backwater valve, the total subsidy can reach $3,500.

According to the City of Windsor's 2026 Fee Schedule, the permit fee for a sump pit or pump installation is $20.00 per $1,000 of construction value, with a mandatory minimum fee of $300.00.

In 2026, licensed plumbers in Windsor typically charge between $110 and $145 per hour for standard service calls, while emergency or after-hours rates can range from $200 to $350 per hour.

Adding a battery backup system in Windsor typically adds between $400 and $1,500 to the project cost, depending on whether it is a basic DC backup or a premium dual-pump redundant system.

📊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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