Quick Answer

Sump Pump Installation Cost in Winnipeg (2026)

Average cost in Winnipeg

$1,790avg

$450 — $4,500

$450 — $4,500 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
12 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Manitoba

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Plumbing, excavation, and installation

$250 — $2,200

45%

Materials

Submersible pump, pit liner, and piping

$150 — $1,400

35%

Electrical

Dedicated GFCI circuit installation

$150 — $500

10%

Permits & Inspections

City of Winnipeg permit and audit fees

$39 — $250

5%

Disposal & Misc

Concrete patching and debris removal

$50 — $150

5%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — Manitoba
Base cost + $215 tax$2,005

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$1,713

Today

$1,790

Sump Pump Installation in Winnipeg is 4.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $77 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
★★★★★

119 reviews

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The Pleasant Plumber Inc.

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

4.9
★★★★½

1,604 reviews

🔨

Brown's Plumbing & Heating

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

4.9
★★★★½

838 reviews

🔨

Argo Plumbing Ltd.

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

4.9
★★★★½

167 reviews

🔨

Shorty's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

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

4.8
★★★★½

604 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 remains active in 2026. Eligible homeowners can receive a reimbursement of up to 60% of the total cost, capped at a maximum of $2,000 for a sump pump and pit drainage system.

According to the 2026 Fees and Charges Schedule, the City of Winnipeg charges a flat permit fee of $39.00 per installation address. Failure to comply with an audit can result in a $390.00 non-compliance fee.

While median base wages for plumbers in Winnipeg are approximately $35 to $44 per hour, licensed contractors typically bill residential clients between $75 and $150 per hour for installation services.

A battery backup system typically adds between $300 and $1,200 to the project. This varies based on whether you choose a simple power inverter for the primary pump or a secondary backup pump with its own dedicated battery.

Sump pit drainage systems have been mandatory for all new homes built in Winnipeg since 1990. While not legally required for older homes, they are strongly recommended due to the city's high water table and heavy clay soil.

📊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: 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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