Quick Answer

Sump Pump Installation Cost in Winnipeg (2026)

Average cost in Winnipeg

$2,000avg

$500 — $4,000

$500 — $4,000 per unit

+5.2% YoY
6 sources
Updated today
Manitoba

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Plumbing and excavation

$300 — $1,700

45%

Pump Unit

Submersible or pedestal pump

$150 — $800

30%

Additional Materials

Pit liner, PVC piping, gravel

$100 — $500

15%

Permits & Disposal

City permits and debris removal

$50 — $200

10%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — Manitoba
Base cost + $240 tax$2,240

GST+PST at 12%

📋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

$1,320

$1,056 — $1,584

Based on 6 sources and market data for Winnipeg. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top Sump Pump Contractors in Winnipeg

Verified providers
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The Pleasant Plumber Inc.

1041 Erin St Unit A, Winnipeg, MB R3G 2X1, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

1,500 reviews

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ILV Plumbing Services

880 Scotland Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3M 1X8, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

115 reviews

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Argo Plumbing Ltd.

10 Blossom Bay, Winnipeg, MB R3R 2V9, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

142 reviews

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Brown's Plumbing & Heating

559 St Mary's Rd, Winnipeg, MB R2M 3L6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

805 reviews

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Shorty's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

3390 Wilkes Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3S 1A8, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

589 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

Installing a new sump pump from scratch, which includes breaking the concrete floor and digging a pit, typically costs between $3,000 and $4,000 in Winnipeg.

If you already have a pit and plumbing in place, replacing the sump pump unit usually costs between $500 and $1,500, depending on the pump's horsepower and type.

Historically, the City of Winnipeg has offered subsidy programs covering up to 60% (or up to $2,000) for sump pump and pit installations to protect against sewer backups, though availability depends on current municipal budgets.

Adding a battery backup system to your sump pump in Winnipeg generally increases the total installation cost to between $900 and $1,500, providing crucial protection during power outages.

📊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: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.