What sump cleaning typically costs
| A house sump | $489–$789Pit cleaned out, pump and float checked. |
|---|---|
| Large or parkade sumps | $1,289–$2,489More material to remove, often with a vacuum truck. |
Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
What changes the price
| Size of the sump | A larger basin holds more sludge to remove. |
|---|---|
| Truck access | The vacuum truck needs to get reasonably close to the sump. |
| Disposal | What comes out has to be hauled away and disposed of properly. |
| Time of day | Regular hours are 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. Outside those hours, every price is double. |
Time to call if
- The sump pump runs but the water level doesn't drop
- You can see sludge at or near the inlet pipes
- There is a smell from the sump
Call 1-800-604-0631, any hour.
What the job involves
- Remove the lid and pump the sump down.
- Shovel or vacuum out the silt, gravel and debris from the bottom.
- Check the inlet and outlet pipes, the pump, the float switch and the check valve.
- Refill, test that the pump starts and stops where it should, and refit the lid.
- Time on site
- Usually 1 to 2 hours
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for sump cleaning, because the factors above change it from one home to the next. It starts with an on-site estimate for $269. A Pure Mechanical Group plumber looks at the job and gives you a price in writing, good for 30 days. Approve it and the $269 comes off the price. If you do not go ahead, the fee covers the visit. Anything found once work has started is priced and approved before it is done.
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Questions people ask
How much does sump cleaning cost in Metro Vancouver?
A house sump: $489–$789. Large or parkade sumps: $1,289–$2,489. Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
How often should a sump be cleaned?
Once a year, before the wet season. A sump half full of silt has half the capacity, and silt is what kills pumps.
How do I know if my sump has a pump?
Lift the lid and look. If there is a pump, there will be a power cord and a discharge pipe. Many Lower Mainland sumps drain by gravity and have no pump at all.
What if the pump is failing?
The plumber tells you during the cleaning. Replacing a pump is a separate job, and it is far cheaper done on a dry day than during a flood.
Is the estimate free?
No. A Pure Mechanical Group plumber comes out, looks at the job and gives you a written estimate. Approve it and the $269 comes off the price. If you do not go ahead, the fee covers the visit.
What if you find something unexpected once work starts?
The estimate is based on what can be seen. Anything found once a wall, floor or the ground is open is shown to you, priced and approved before it is done.
