What sump installation typically costs
| New sump pit and pump | $4,989–$8,989Excavation, basin, pump, discharge line and power. |
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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.
When you need it
- The property has no sump, or the existing one is cracked or collapsed
- Drain tile is being replaced and needs a collection point
- The municipality requires one for a renovation or new build
What changes the price
| Location | Outside in the yard is the usual spot. Inside a finished basement means breaking and patching the slab. |
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| Depth | The basin has to sit below the pipes that drain into it. |
| Pump or gravity | If the water cannot drain by gravity, a pump and electrical supply are added. |
What the job involves
- Choose the location: the low point, where the drainage can reach it.
- Excavate and set the basin on a level gravel base.
- Connect the incoming drainage and the discharge line.
- Fit a pump if the water cannot leave by gravity, then test and fit a secure lid.
- Time on site
- Usually 1 to 2 days
- Permits
- Often required, especially with a renovation or new build.
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for sump installation, 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.
Call 1-800-604-0631.
Questions people ask
How much does sump installation cost in Metro Vancouver?
New sump pit and pump: $4,989–$8,989. 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.
Do I need a pump in the sump?
Only if the water cannot drain away by gravity. Many Lower Mainland sumps have no pump. The site decides it.
Inside or outside?
Outside is usual and easier to service. Inside a basement works where there is no room outside, and means cutting and patching the slab.
Does it need power?
Only with a pump. A pumped sump needs its own outlet, and a battery backup is worth having.
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.
