Quick Answer

Sump Pump Installation Cost in Winnipeg (2026)

Average cost in Winnipeg

$1,650avg

$500 — $4,500

$500 — $4,500 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
11 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Manitoba

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional plumbing installation

$500 — $1,700

45%

Sump Pump Unit

Submersible or pedestal pump

$150 — $800

25%

Sump Pit & Basin

Excavation and liner installation

$300 — $1,000

15%

Discharge Line

Piping and exterior routing

$100 — $400

8%

Permits & Inspections

City of Winnipeg plumbing permit

$99 — $150

7%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — Manitoba
Base cost + $198 tax$1,848

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$1,549

Today

$1,650

Sump Pump Installation in Winnipeg is 6.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $101 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 Winnipeg

Verified providers
🔨

ILV Plumbing Services

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

5.0
★★★★★

118 reviews

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The Pleasant Plumber Inc.

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

4.9
★★★★½

1,575 reviews

🔨

Brown's Plumbing & Heating

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

4.9
★★★★½

815 reviews

🔨

Argo Plumbing Ltd.

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

4.9
★★★★½

160 reviews

🔨

Shorty's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

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

4.8
★★★★½

598 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 Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program covers 60% of the invoiced cost for a sump pit and pump system, up to a maximum of $2,000 CAD.

As of January 1, 2026, the minimum fee for a residential plumbing permit in Winnipeg is $99.00 CAD.

Homeowners may perform their own plumbing work if they own and reside in the single-detached dwelling, but they must still obtain a $99 permit and pass a city inspection.

A simple pump replacement in an existing pit typically costs between $500 and $1,200, whereas a new installation requiring concrete cutting and pit excavation ranges from $1,500 to $4,500.

📊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: 4 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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