# Sump Pump Installation Toronto | Licensed, Rebate-Filed > Licensed sump pump installation in Toronto with published CAD pricing. We file the City subsidy for you: up to $500, or $1,750 with a backwater valve. 24/7 dispatch. URL: https://sumppumpinstallationtoronto.ca/ GTA - 14 Years Toronto Plumbing - CSA B64.10 Certified - WSIB & $2M CGL - Licensed - Permitted - Rebate-Filed # Sump Pump Installation in Toronto, ON | Basement Groundwater Protection **Sump Pump Installation Toronto** installs and services sump pumps across Toronto and the GTA, from interior pit installs with Zoeller and Liberty submersible pumps to combination sump + backwater valve systems and smart WiFi alarm packages. A licensed Master Plumber pulls the City of Toronto drain permit where required, installs the pit, pump, discharge line and float switch to Ontario Plumbing Code Part 7, and files the Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy so homeowners recover up to $500 standalone or $1,750 as part of a combo. Published CAD pricing, 2 year workmanship warranty and 1,850+ installs behind us. > From our founder, a licensed Master Plumber "In our opinion, the April 2013 ice storm thaw changed what Toronto homeowners expect from a sump pump. Darren Mackenzie founded the company that year after watching older pumps burn out in 24-48 hour storm events and weeping tile piped into sanitary lines overload sewers across the city. That overload is still what we handle best. Honestly, we have never had a repeat caller wish they had waited one more spring thaw." $1,750 REBATE City of Toronto Subsidy Handled For You $500 sump grant + $1,250 BWV combo. Full paperwork filing included. Get In-Home Assessment & Quote [#quick-quote →](#quick-quote) Call 24/7: (437) 782-5911 [tel:+14377825911 →](tel:+14377825911) Free assessment: camera scope + flow test + subsidy check Free In-Home Assessment ## Book Your Sump Pump Assessment Camera scope + pit inspection + written quote + City subsidy eligibility check. No obligation. Thanks, we got your request. A member of the Sump Pump Toronto Crew will call you back, usually the same business day. Water rising right now? Call (437) 782-5911. 1,850+ Installs in GTA 14 Yrs Since 2011 24/7 Live Dispatch 2-Yr Workmanship Warranty Sound Familiar? ## Why Toronto Basements Flood, and Why Most Calls Come Too Late Look, most of our calls come after the fact. We would rather be here before the water does. ### Pump dies mid-storm The float sticks or the motor burns out halfway through a 24-48 hour storm, and water starts rising in a finished basement. ### Weeping tile on the sanitary line Your foundation drain still runs into the sewer, and nobody has explained what the City actually requires. ### Subsidy confusion A past claim was rejected, or you filed for the backwater valve and never claimed the $500 sump portion. ### Insurer wants proof After a sewer backup claim, your insurer wants an install and paperwork before it will renew. ### No backup in a blackout Storms that flood basements often take the power too, and a pump with no electricity is no help. ### Worried about the mess Cutting a basement floor sounds like dust everywhere and a wrecked room. It does not have to be. 97.8 mm of rain at Pearson on July 16, 2024, when the Don Valley Parkway flooded (City of Toronto). 25,000+ Toronto homes in the combined sewer area with weeping tile still piped to the sanitary line (City data). 300,000+ homes affected by the April 2013 Toronto ice storm thaw (Environment Canada). Toronto gets two kinds of basement water. Groundwater pushes up through the slab when the soil around your foundation is saturated, and a sealed sump basin with a cast iron submersible sump pump is the fix. Sewage comes back up the floor drain when the City's combined sewers surcharge, and a backwater valve is the fix. Many older homes need both, especially where the weeping tile still drains to the sanitary line. Longer storm cycles since 2024 mean pumps run harder and longer, which is why we install cast iron by default and recommend a battery backup sump pump for finished basements. Published CAD Rates ## Targeted Sump & Drainage Systems Ten services, all with published Toronto pricing and full City subsidy paperwork where it applies. Not sure which one you need? The free assessment will tell you. Most Requested ![Licensed plumber setting a cast iron Zoeller pump into a new sealed sump basin in a Toronto basement floor](/images/misc/licensed-plumber-in-hi-vis-vest-setting-a-cast-iro.webp) [/interior-sump-pump-installation/ →](/interior-sump-pump-installation/) ### Interior Sump Pump Installation [/interior-sump-pump-installation/ →](/interior-sump-pump-installation/) $1,800 - $3,200 Eligible for $500 City of Toronto Rebate New sump pit cut into your basement slab, sealed basin, cast iron pump and freeze-proof discharge, usually done in one day. - Zoeller M53 / M63 - Liberty 257 - 1/3 to 1/2 HP - 50-80 GPM Interior Sump details [/interior-sump-pump-installation/ →](/interior-sump-pump-installation/) ![Plumbers installing a mainline backwater valve in an open floor trench beside a sealed sump basin](/images/misc/two-plumbers-in-hi-vis-vests-installing-a-mainline.webp) [/sump-pump-backwater-valve-combo/ →](/sump-pump-backwater-valve-combo/) ### Combination Sump Pump and Backwater Valve Installation [/sump-pump-backwater-valve-combo/ →](/sump-pump-backwater-valve-combo/) $5,500 - $9,500 Full $1,750 Max City Subsidy Applied Backwater valve at the building drain plus a sealed sump and weeping tile redirect: both flood paths covered, full $1,750 subsidy. - Mainline MBV - Zoeller M63 - ECRA/ESA Wiring - GFCI Dedicated Sump + Backwater Valve details [/sump-pump-backwater-valve-combo/ →](/sump-pump-backwater-valve-combo/) ![Plumber connecting a 12V battery backup sump pump and sealed battery box beside a basement sump pit](/images/misc/plumber-connecting-a-12v-battery-backup-sump-pump-.webp) [/battery-backup-sump-pump-installation/ →](/battery-backup-sump-pump-installation/) ### Battery Backup Sump Pump Installation [/battery-backup-sump-pump-installation/ →](/battery-backup-sump-pump-installation/) $900 - $5,100 Subsidy eligibility confirmed at assessment when part of a new sump install Secondary 12V pump on a deep-cycle battery with its own float and WiFi alarm, so the pit keeps draining when the power goes out. - Aquanot 508 ProPak - Liberty SJ10 - Smart Switchover - 8-24 h Runtime Battery Backup details [/battery-backup-sump-pump-installation/ →](/battery-backup-sump-pump-installation/) ![Plumber capping an old clay weeping tile connection at the sanitary drain in a basement trench](/images/misc/plumber-kneeling-in-an-open-basement-floor-trench-.webp) [/weeping-tile-disconnection/ →](/weeping-tile-disconnection/) ### Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Install [/weeping-tile-disconnection/ →](/weeping-tile-disconnection/) $3,200 - $5,800 Eligible for $500 City of Toronto Rebate Find the weeping tile tied to the sanitary sewer, cap it, redirect it to a sealed sump basin and pump it to grade. - Camera Scope - Chapter 681 - Sealed Basin - Pump to Grade Weeping Tile Disconnection details [/weeping-tile-disconnection/ →](/weeping-tile-disconnection/) ![Homeowner and plumber reviewing a drain permit, inspection certificate and itemized invoice at a kitchen table](/images/misc/toronto-homeowner-and-plumber-at-a-kitchen-table-r.webp) [/toronto-sump-pump-rebate/ →](/toronto-sump-pump-rebate/) ### City of Toronto Sump Pump Rebate Application Service [/toronto-sump-pump-rebate/ →](/toronto-sump-pump-rebate/) $0 Included $500 standalone sump or $1,750 with backwater valve Permit filing, inspector coordination, packet assembly and cheque tracking for the City subsidy, included at $0 with an eligible install. - Permit Filing - Inspector Coordination - Packet Assembly - Cheque Tracking Rebate Application details [/toronto-sump-pump-rebate/ →](/toronto-sump-pump-rebate/) ![Plumber lifting an old rusted sump pump out of an existing pit next to a new cast iron replacement](/images/misc/plumber-lifting-an-old-rusted-plastic-sump-pump-ou.webp) [/sump-pump-replacement/ →](/sump-pump-replacement/) ### Sump Pump Replacement [/sump-pump-replacement/ →](/sump-pump-replacement/) $1,500 - $2,800 Same-Day Dispatch Available Swap a 10+ year, burned-out or seized pump for a cast iron unit with a new float, new check valve and a flow test. - Cast Iron Upgrade - Discharge Clear - 2-Yr Warranty Replacement details [/sump-pump-replacement/ →](/sump-pump-replacement/) ![Plumber photographing a completed sump pump install for an insurance adjuster after a sewer backup](/images/misc/plumber-photographing-a-completed-sealed-sump-pump.webp) [/insurance-claim-sump-pump-installation/ →](/insurance-claim-sump-pump-installation/) ### Insurance Claim Sump Pump Installation [/insurance-claim-sump-pump-installation/ →](/insurance-claim-sump-pump-installation/) $2,200 - $4,800 Eligible for $500 City of Toronto Rebate Installs mandated after a sewer backup claim, delivered with a single adjuster-ready PDF packet. - Single-PDF Packet - CSA B64.10 Cert - Flow Test Report - Photo Log Insurance Claim Install details [/insurance-claim-sump-pump-installation/ →](/insurance-claim-sump-pump-installation/) ![Plumber lowering a cast iron Zoeller M63 submersible pump into a sealed basin](/images/misc/cast-iron-zoeller-m63-submersible-sump-pump-being-.webp) [/submersible-sump-pump-installation/ →](/submersible-sump-pump-installation/) ### Submersible Sump Pump Installation [/submersible-sump-pump-installation/ →](/submersible-sump-pump-installation/) $1,700 - $3,000 Up to $500 City Rebate When Installed as a New Sump System Quieter, higher-flow cast iron submersible pumps in a sealed pit, including pedestal-to-submersible upgrades. - Zoeller M63 - Liberty LE51 - Hydromatic SW33 - Sealed Lid Submersible details [/submersible-sump-pump-installation/ →](/submersible-sump-pump-installation/) ![Interior perimeter trench with perforated PVC drain tile on washed stone leading to a new sump pit](/images/misc/open-interior-perimeter-trench-along-a-basement-wa.webp) [/sump-pit-perimeter-drain/ →](/sump-pit-perimeter-drain/) ### Sump Pit Installation and Perimeter Drain [/sump-pit-perimeter-drain/ →](/sump-pit-perimeter-drain/) $4,500 - $7,800 Sump Portion Eligible for $500 City Rebate Full interior drain tile loop around the basement floor feeding a sealed sump pit at the low point. - 4 in Perforated PVC - 3/4 in Washed Stone - Vapour Barrier - Sealed Pit Sump Pit + Perimeter Drain details [/sump-pit-perimeter-drain/ →](/sump-pit-perimeter-drain/) ![Technician with a headlamp working at an overflowing sump pit at night during a storm](/images/misc/technician-with-headlamp-kneeling-at-an-overflowin.webp) [/emergency-sump-pump-repair/ →](/emergency-sump-pump-repair/) ### Emergency Sump Pump Repair [/emergency-sump-pump-repair/ →](/emergency-sump-pump-repair/) $300 - $850 Same-Day Dispatch, Live Answer 24/7 Live 24/7 phone and same-day dispatch for dead pumps, stuck floats, frozen discharge lines and sounding alarms. - 24/7 Live Answer - Same-Day Dispatch - Photo Report - Temporary Pump-Out Emergency Repair 24/7 details [/emergency-sump-pump-repair/ →](/emergency-sump-pump-repair/) ### Toronto Sump Pump Pricing at a Glance (CAD) Average Toronto interior install: $2,400-$2,800 before rebate | $1,900-$2,300 after the $500 sump subsidy. | Service | Published price | City subsidy | | --- | --- | --- | | Interior Sump Pump Installation | $1,800 - $3,200 | Up to $500 | | Sump Pump + Backwater Valve Combo | $5,500 - $9,500 | Up to $1,750 | | Battery Backup (add-on) | $900 - $2,200 | Checked at assessment | | Battery Backup (standalone with battery) | $2,800 - $5,100 | Checked at assessment | | Submersible Sump Pump Installation | $1,700 - $3,000 | Up to $500 (new system) | | Sump Pump Replacement | $1,500 - $2,800 | n/a | | Emergency Sump Pump Repair | $300 - $850 | n/a | | Weeping Tile Disconnection + Sump | $3,200 - $5,800 | Up to $500 | | Sump Pit + Perimeter Drain | $4,500 - $7,800 | Up to $500 | | Insurance Claim Sump Pump Installation | $2,200 - $4,800 | Up to $500 | | City of Toronto Rebate Application | $0 (included) | Filed for you | City of Toronto subsidy covers Toronto addresses only. Other GTA municipalities run their own programs. See the full pricing page [/pricing/ →](/pricing/) for what each range includes. ![Licensed plumber wiring a dedicated GFCI circuit for a new sump pump](/images/misc/licensed-master-plumber-in-a-hi-vis-vest-wiring-a-.webp) ![Two plumbers lowering a sealed sump basin into clear stone in a new floor opening](/images/misc/two-plumbers-lowering-a-sealed-polyethylene-sump-b.webp) 1,850+ sump installs since 2011 Why Toronto Trusts Us ## Why Toronto Homeowners Hire Our Licensed Sump Pump Plumbers Which, between you and me, is the whole reason this company exists. We watched too many neighbours get stuck in June mould because of a 200 dollar pump that burned out in May. - **Subsidy filing included at $0.** Permit, inspector, packet and cheque tracking, so the $500 sump portion never gets left on the table. - **Published CAD pricing on every service.** You know the range before we visit and get a written price before we start. - **24/7 live phone with weekend emergency dispatch.** A real person answers when the pump dies at 2 a.m. - **One-PDF adjuster packet.** Permit, CSA B64.10 backflow cert, flow test, photos and invoice in one file for your insurer. - **Cast iron pumps and sealed basins.** Not bargain plastic. Cast iron typically lasts 15-20 years against 5-7. - **Licensed and insured.** Master Plumber (ON), CSA B64.10, ECRA/ESA pump wiring, WSIB and $2M CGL, plus a written 2-year workmanship warranty. How We Work ## Straight Numbers, the Right Pump and the Paperwork Done We only do sump pumps and the drainage work around them: pits, pumps, battery backups, backwater valves, weeping tile disconnections and interior perimeter drains. That focus is why we can publish prices. After 14 years and more than 1,850 installs in Toronto basements, we know what a North York split-level, a Scarborough clay-soil bungalow or a Riverdale century semi actually costs to do properly. Every job starts with a free assessment that includes a camera scope and a flow test. The camera tells us where your weeping tile goes, which decides whether you need a pump, a disconnection or a combo. The flow test tells us how fast your pit fills, which decides the pump. A 1/3 HP cast iron pump is right for most Toronto homes; we only recommend 1/2 HP when the numbers say so. If you do not need the upsell, we will say so. Then we do the part most contractors skip: the paperwork. We pull the drain permit, book the inspector, file the City subsidy and, if your insurer is involved, put every document they need into one PDF. Our brands are the ones Toronto plumbers trust in long storms: Zoeller, Liberty, Myers, Hydromatic and Wayne pumps, Zoeller Aquanot and Liberty SJ10 battery backups, and Mainline full-port backwater valves. - Zoeller - Liberty - Myers - Hydromatic - Wayne - Aquanot 508 - Liberty SJ10 - Basement Watchdog - Mainline MBV ![The Sump Pump Toronto Crew beside a freshly installed sealed sump basin](/images/misc/candid-group-photo-of-three-licensed-plumbers-in-h.webp) Credentials - Master Plumber (Ontario) - CSA B64.10 Backflow Prevention Certified - ECRA/ESA licensed pump wiring - WSIB covered - $2M Commercial General Liability Toronto Rebate Program ## From First Call to Rebate Cheque: 8-10 Weeks Here is the thing with the City of Toronto rebate: the sump pump portion gets forgotten. Most homeowners file for the backwater valve and leave 500 dollars on the table. $500 STANDALONE or $1,750 with a backwater valve ![City inspector and plumber signing off a new sump pump install](/images/misc/city-of-toronto-inspector-and-licensed-plumber-che.webp) How the Sump Pump Toronto Crew handles it: 1. 1. Free in-home assessment Camera scope + flow test, about 1 hour on site. We also check your address for City subsidy eligibility. 2. 2. Written CAD quote Pump brand, basin type and discharge spec on paper before you commit. 3. 3. Drain permit filing Filed with Toronto Building where required, about 5 business days. 4. 4. Install day (1-2 days) Pit cut, basin, pump, float, check valve, discharge and ECRA/ESA wiring. 5. 5. Backflow test + flow test We test the system and book the City inspection. 6. 6. Inspector sign-off A City inspector attends and signs off, usually the same week. 7. 7. Subsidy packet submitted Permit #, inspection certificate and itemized paid invoice in one packet. 8. 8. Cheque arrives Usually 6-8 weeks after submission. We track it for you. "Not glamorous, we know. But that is the honest timeline, and we would rather tell you up front than have you wondering in week five." $1,750 REBATE ## Not sure if you need a new pit, a replacement or the full combo? Book the free one-hour assessment. We scope the drain, flow-test the pit, check your subsidy eligibility and hand you a written CAD quote. No obligation. Free Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) (437) 782-5911 [tel:+14377825911 →](tel:+14377825911) Customer Stories ## Real Reviews From Toronto Basements > "1970s bungalow sump died first April storm. Cast iron Zoeller installed same week, battery backup added. Dry through two more spring storms. Fair price and a tidy crew." Ben M. · Thorncliffe Park Interior $2,450 CAD > "Our first rebate claim was rejected because another contractor's invoice wasn't itemized and no permit was pulled. This crew pulled the permit, refiled the packet and we got the full $1,750." Elena R. · Hoggs Hollow Rebate Service $0 (Re-filed) > "July 16 rainstorm overwhelmed our old plastic pump. They came same day, swapped in a Liberty 257 in a sealed basin with zero dust in our finished basement." Marcus T. · Little Italy Replacement $1,650 CAD > "After the July 2024 storm backed up our Rosedale basement, we went full combo: Mainline backwater valve, Zoeller M63 and Aquanot battery. Full $1,750 subsidy cheque arrived about seven weeks later." Angela F. · Rosedale Combo $8,900 CAD > "Our insurer wouldn't renew until we had a sump installed after the backup. One PDF with permit, CSA B64.10 backflow cert, flow test and photos went straight to the adjuster. Renewed in days." Daniel K. · Rexdale Insurance Claim $3,900 CAD > "We lost power for a day in a storm and remembered April 2013. They added a Liberty SJ10 backup on a deep-cycle battery with a WiFi alarm. My phone pings if anything changes." Laura J. · Mount Pleasant Battery Backup Add-On $1,450 CAD ![](/images/misc/row-of-toronto-brick-bungalows-and-semis-on-a-rain.webp) 1,850+ Installs in GTA 14 Yrs Since 2011 24/7 Live Dispatch 2-Yr Workmanship Warranty Toronto Specialized Protection ## Sump Protection Built for Your Type of Toronto Home Toronto Homeowners Most of our work is on single family homes across the six Toronto districts, from 1960s bungalows in North York to century semis in Riverdale. If your basement sits below street level and you do not have a tested sump pump, you are who we built this service for. Finished Basement Owners If your basement has flooring, drywall, media equipment and furniture worth protecting, we plan a sealed basin install with a low-profile cover that sits flush with your floor finish. Smart WiFi alarms let you check pump status from your phone. Insurance Claimants After a sewer backup claim, we coordinate with your adjuster, bundle the drain permit, backflow test certificate and itemized invoice into one PDF and deliver the documents your underwriter wants to see before renewal. Multi-Unit and Condo Owners Duplexes, fourplexes, rooming houses and condo townhouses often need one properly sized mainline sump setup with a planned water-off window and paperwork for the board and insurer. Pre-Sale Sellers Selling soon? An inspection, flow test and written report answers the home inspector before they ask. If the pump has failed, a same-day replacement in the existing pit keeps the closing on track. Local Response ### Toronto Districts & GTA Coverage 2 business days non-emergency response across all six Toronto districts, plus fast 24/7 emergency dispatch. North York Bungalows & split-levels, $2,400-$3,000 typical [/service-areas/north-york/ →](/service-areas/north-york/) Scarborough Clay soil & weeping disconnect, $2,200-$2,800 typical [/service-areas/scarborough/ →](/service-areas/scarborough/) Etobicoke Lakefront & creek-side high water table [/service-areas/etobicoke/ →](/service-areas/etobicoke/) Toronto East Beaches, Leslieville & century semis [/service-areas/toronto-east/ →](/service-areas/toronto-east/) Toronto West Multi-unit & Victorian heritage stacks [/service-areas/toronto-west/ →](/service-areas/toronto-west/) Toronto Central Finished basements & WiFi systems [/service-areas/toronto-central/ →](/service-areas/toronto-central/) Also serving Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Newmarket, King City, Nobleton, Maple, Oshawa, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Milton, Oakville, Burlington, Halton Hills, Caledon, Bolton. Note: City of Toronto subsidy covers Toronto addresses only. Other GTA municipalities run their own programs. All service areas [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) ![Service van on a tree-lined North York street of 1960s bungalows](/images/misc/sump-pump-toronto-service-van-driving-along-a-tree.webp) From the Crew ## Latest News from Toronto Basements ![Burned-out plastic sump pump pulled from a flooded Toronto basement pit after a long storm](/images/featured/burned-out-plastic-sump-pump-with-melted-housing-p.webp) [/blog/toronto-basement-flooding-2026-sump-pumps-burn-out/ →](/blog/toronto-basement-flooding-2026-sump-pumps-burn-out/) News & Updates [/blog/category/news/ →](/blog/category/news/) September 29, 2026 ## Toronto Basement Flooding in 2026: Why Sump Pumps Burn Out Faster Now [/blog/toronto-basement-flooding-2026-sump-pumps-burn-out/ →](/blog/toronto-basement-flooding-2026-sump-pumps-burn-out/) What the crew saw on Toronto service calls this year: longer storm cycles, overworked plastic pumps and tile on sanitary lines, plus what to check before winter. Read the story → [/blog/toronto-basement-flooding-2026-sump-pumps-burn-out/ →](/blog/toronto-basement-flooding-2026-sump-pumps-burn-out/) ![1970s brick bungalow in Thorncliffe Park on a wet spring afternoon with a plumbing van in the driveway](/images/featured/1970s-brick-bungalow-in-thorncliffe-park-toronto-o.webp) [/blog/battery-backup-or-water-powered-thorncliffe-park-bungalow/ →](/blog/battery-backup-or-water-powered-thorncliffe-park-bungalow/) Case Studies [/blog/category/case-studies/ →](/blog/category/case-studies/) August 12, 2026 ## Battery Backup or Water-Powered? Toronto Homeowners Choose Sides: A Thorncliffe Park Bungalow Story [/blog/battery-backup-or-water-powered-thorncliffe-park-bungalow/ →](/blog/battery-backup-or-water-powered-thorncliffe-park-bungalow/) A 1970s Thorncliffe Park bungalow lost its pump in an April storm. Why the owner chose cast iron plus battery backup over water-powered, and how it held up. Read the story → [/blog/battery-backup-or-water-powered-thorncliffe-park-bungalow/ →](/blog/battery-backup-or-water-powered-thorncliffe-park-bungalow/) ![Homeowner pouring a bucket of water into a sump pit to test the pump before the spring thaw](/images/featured/homeowner-pouring-a-bucket-of-water-into-a-sump-pi.webp) [/blog/spring-thaw-prep-checklist-finished-basement-2026/ →](/blog/spring-thaw-prep-checklist-finished-basement-2026/) Seasonal [/blog/category/seasonal/ →](/blog/category/seasonal/) February 16, 2026 ## Spring Thaw Prep Checklist: 5 Minutes Could Save Your Finished Basement [/blog/spring-thaw-prep-checklist-finished-basement-2026/ →](/blog/spring-thaw-prep-checklist-finished-basement-2026/) Before the 2026 spring thaw: a 5-minute sump pump check for Toronto finished basements, plus what sellers listing this spring should have ready for inspectors. Read the story → [/blog/spring-thaw-prep-checklist-finished-basement-2026/ →](/blog/spring-thaw-prep-checklist-finished-basement-2026/) Free Tool ## Try the Sump Pump Cost & Rebate Estimator Estimate your installed price in CAD and the City of Toronto subsidy you could get back. Use the Calculator [/tools/sump-pump-cost-rebate-estimator/ →](/tools/sump-pump-cost-rebate-estimator/) Straight Answers ## Sump Pump Installation in Toronto: Your Questions Answered ### How much does sump pump installation cost in Toronto? A new interior sump pump installation costs $1,800-$3,200 CAD in Toronto, with most jobs landing at $2,400-$2,800 before the $500 City subsidy, or $1,900-$2,300 after it. Pit location and access drive the price more than anything. An open corner of an unfinished basement is quick work; a finished room, a split-level or a tight century semi takes more cutting, protection and clean-up. Basin size (18 gallons standard, 24 for heavy inflow), pump choice (a 1/3 HP cast iron Zoeller M53 or a 1/2 HP high-flow M63) and the length of the discharge run make up the rest. Heavy clay in parts of Scarborough adds digging time, and North York split-levels usually add about $400 for pit access. You get all of it in a written quote before we start, and that quote is the price you pay. ### How much is the City of Toronto sump pump rebate? The City of Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy pays up to $500 for a sump pump, or up to $1,750 when combined with a backwater valve ($1,250 + $500). It covers Toronto addresses only; other GTA municipalities run their own programs. Here is the thing with the City of Toronto rebate: the sump pump portion gets forgotten. Most homeowners file for the backwater valve and leave 500 dollars on the table. To claim it, the City wants a drain permit number, an inspection certificate and an itemized paid invoice from a licensed contractor. We assemble and file that packet for you at no charge with an eligible install, then track the cheque. We never promise approval, because the City decides, but a complete packet gives you the best chance. ### Do you file the subsidy application for me? Yes, at no charge with an eligible install. We file the drain permit with Toronto Building, coordinate the inspector, assemble the packet (permit #, inspection certificate, itemized paid invoice) and track the cheque, which usually arrives 6-8 weeks after submission. The most common reasons we see claims rejected are lump-sum invoices without itemized parts and labour, a missing permit or inspection, downspouts still tied to the sewer and DIY installs with no licensed contractor paperwork. If your first claim was rejected after another contractor did the work, we can usually pull the missing permit, arrange an inspection, reissue a proper invoice and refile. ### How long does it take from first call to rebate cheque? Plan on 8-10 weeks in total from first call to rebate in hand. The free assessment takes about an hour. Where a drain permit is required, filing takes about 5 business days. The install itself is 1-2 days on site: pit cut, basin, pump, float, check valve, discharge and ECRA/ESA wiring. We then run a backflow test and flow test and book the City inspector, who usually attends the same week. The subsidy packet goes in once the inspection is signed off, and the cheque usually arrives 6-8 weeks later. Not glamorous, we know. But that is the honest timeline, and we would rather tell you up front than have you wondering in week five. ### Are you licensed and insured? Yes. Installs are led by a licensed Master Plumber (Ontario) with CSA B64.10 backflow prevention certification and ECRA/ESA licensed pump wiring. We carry WSIB coverage and $2M commercial general liability, and work is done to Ontario Plumbing Code Part 7 with permits and inspections where required. That matters for more than peace of mind. The City subsidy needs a licensed contractor's itemized invoice, and many insurers ask for a CSA B64.10 backflow test certificate after a sewer backup claim. Every install also comes with a written 2-year workmanship warranty, on top of the pump maker's own warranty. ### Is the in-home assessment free? Yes. The roughly one-hour visit includes a camera scope, flow test, written CAD quote and a City subsidy eligibility check, with no obligation. ### Do you offer 24/7 emergency sump pump repair? Yes. The phone line is answered live 24/7, including weekends, with same-day dispatch. Common emergency fixes run $300-$850: burned motor $300-$500, stuck float $200-$300, frozen discharge thaw and reroute $400-$800. ### How much does a sump pump and backwater valve combo cost? $5,500-$9,500 CAD before the full $1,750 City subsidy. The standard package is a Mainline MBV valve, Zoeller M63 pump and Aquanot 508 battery backup on a dedicated GFCI circuit. ### How long does a battery backup sump pump run? About 8-24 hours per charge at 10-25 GPM, depending on how fast water enters your pit. A WiFi alarm warns you before the battery runs low. ### Is weeping tile disconnection required in Toronto? Weeping tile tied to the sanitary sewer must be disconnected under the City's Downspout Disconnection Bylaw and Municipal Code Chapter 681; City data counts 25,000+ homes still connected. Disconnection with a new sump runs $3,200-$5,800. ### Should I repair or replace my sump pump? Replace pumps over 10 years old or with burned motors, seized impellers or cracked basins ($1,500-$2,800). A stuck float or a single failed part on a younger pump is usually a $200-$500 repair. ### Do I need a permit to install a sump pump in Toronto? Often, yes. A Toronto Building drain permit and inspection are required for many installs and are mandatory for the subsidy. We file it for you, which takes about 5 business days. ### Do you offer a warranty? Every install comes with a written 2-year workmanship warranty. The pump manufacturer's warranty applies separately and varies by model. ### Do you install sump pumps outside the City of Toronto? Yes. We serve 20 GTA municipalities including Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill and Oakville. The City of Toronto subsidy does not apply there; those municipalities run their own programs. ![](/images/misc/licensed-plumber-in-hi-vis-vest-checking-a-freshly.webp) Free Assessment: Camera Scope + Flow Test + Subsidy Check ## Book Your Free In-Home Sump Pump Assessment Honestly, that is the whole pitch. We would rather spend an hour at your house now than pump out a finished basement later. Get In-Home Assessment & Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call 24/7: (437) 782-5911 [tel:+14377825911 →](tel:+14377825911) - Published CAD pricing - 2-year workmanship warranty - Licensed Master Plumber (ON) - City subsidy filed at $0