# Sump Pump Installation Etobicoke | Sump Pump Toronto > Etobicoke sump pump installs for lakefront and flood-prone homes near the Humber River and Mimico Creek. Licensed, permitted, City subsidy filed. URL: https://sumppumpinstallationtoronto.ca/service-areas/etobicoke/ GTA - 14 Years Toronto Plumbing - CSA B64.10 Certified - WSIB & $2M CGL - Licensed - Permitted - Rebate-Filed Serving Mimico, New Toronto, Long Branch and more # Sump Pump Installation in Etobicoke: Lakeshore and Creek-Side Homes Last updated: October 7, 2026 Sump Pump Installation Toronto installs sump pumps, battery backups and sump + backwater valve combos across Etobicoke, from Mimico, New Toronto and Long Branch on the lake to Islington, The Kingsway and Rexdale. Lakefront and creek-side homes here can see a high water table after long rain events, so we size the pit and pump to real inflow and plan a discharge route that keeps working in winter. A licensed Master Plumber pulls the permit, installs to Ontario Plumbing Code Part 7 and files the City of Toronto subsidy for eligible addresses. $1,750 REBATE City of Toronto Subsidy Handled For You $500 sump grant + $1,250 BWV combo. Full paperwork filing included. City of Toronto subsidy covers Toronto addresses only. Other GTA municipalities run their own programs. Get In-Home Assessment & Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call 24/7: (437) 782-5911 [tel:+14377825911 →](tel:+14377825911) ![Plumber flow-testing a cast iron sump pump in a deep pit in a lakefront Etobicoke basement](/images/misc/plumber-flow-testing-a-cast-iron-sump-pump-in-a-de.webp) $1,800-$3,200 Typical 2 business days Assessment 24/7 dispatch Emergency 1,850+ Installs in GTA 14 Yrs Since 2011 24/7 Live Dispatch 2-Yr Workmanship Warranty Sound Familiar? ## High Water Near the Lake in Etobicoke? What We See Most The Local Problem ### Lakeshore basements that flood when the creek and the lake are both high **What you see:** Water seeps along the back wall after a long rain, and the old pit fills faster than the pump can empty it. **Why it happens here:** Homes near Mimico Creek and Etobicoke Creek sit on low ground beside a lake that set a record 76.03 m in 2019, so groundwater has nowhere to go. **What we do:** We flow-test the pit, fit a deeper sealed basin with a properly sized pump and add a backwater valve where the floor drain has backed up. ### Pump dies mid-storm The float sticks or the motor burns out halfway through a long storm, and water starts rising in a finished basement. ### No backup in a blackout Storms that flood basements often take the power too, and a pump with no electricity is no help. ### Paperwork nobody finished No permit, no inspection, a lump-sum invoice: the reasons City subsidy claims and insurer renewals stall. Most Requested Here ## Sump Systems for Lakeshore and Creek-Side Basements Homes near the lake and along the Humber River and Mimico Creek see high groundwater after long rains, so pit depth, pump capacity and a dependable discharge route matter more than usual. Most Requested ![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/) ![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/) ![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/) Every job here is run by the same licensed crew behind our Toronto sump pump installation [/ →](/) service, with the same published pricing and City subsidy filing. Also available: weeping tile disconnection [/weeping-tile-disconnection/ →](/weeping-tile-disconnection/) , replacement [/sump-pump-replacement/ →](/sump-pump-replacement/) , 24/7 emergency repair [/emergency-sump-pump-repair/ →](/emergency-sump-pump-repair/) , submersible upgrades [/submersible-sump-pump-installation/ →](/submersible-sump-pump-installation/) , perimeter drains [/sump-pit-perimeter-drain/ →](/sump-pit-perimeter-drain/) , insurance claim installs [/insurance-claim-sump-pump-installation/ →](/insurance-claim-sump-pump-installation/) and City rebate filing [/toronto-sump-pump-rebate/ →](/toronto-sump-pump-rebate/) . Published CAD Pricing ## How Much Does Sump Pump Installation Cost in Etobicoke? We use our city-wide published ranges here. A new **interior sump pump installation** runs **$1,800 to $3,200 CAD**, with most Toronto jobs landing at $2,400 to $2,800 before the subsidy. Homes with a high water table near the lake or creeks are more likely to need a 24 gallon basin or a 1/2 HP high-flow pump, which sits toward the upper end. A **battery backup** adds $900 to $2,200 to an existing pit, and a **sump + backwater valve combo** runs $5,500 to $9,500. On eligible Toronto addresses, the City subsidy can return up to $500 on a sump or $1,750 on a combo. We file it at no charge. At a Glance Housing Lakefront and creek-adjacent homes, from post-war bungalows to older two-storeys Response 2 business days (24/7 emergency dispatch) District City of Toronto - Etobicoke York District How It Works ## How We Size and Install Your System Assessments are usually booked within 2 business days. Plan on 8-10 weeks from first call to subsidy cheque, with 1-2 days of actual work in your basement. 1. 1. Free in-home assessment Camera scope and flow test, about an hour on site, plus a subsidy eligibility check. 2. 2. Written CAD quote Pump, basin and discharge spec on paper. That quote is the price you pay. 3. 3. Permit filed Drain permit filed with Toronto Building where required, usually about 5 business days. 4. 4. Install day Pit cut, sealed basin, pump, check valve, discharge and licensed wiring, in 1-2 days. 5. 5. Inspection and subsidy filing We book the City inspector, then file the subsidy packet and track the cheque. $1,750 REBATE ## Want the Pit Sized Before the Next Big Rain? The assessment is free and there is no obligation. Your written CAD quote is the price you pay, and every install carries a 2-year workmanship warranty on top of the pump maker's warranty. Free Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) (437) 782-5911 [tel:+14377825911 →](tel:+14377825911) Local Track Record ## Why Lakeshore and Kingsway Homeowners Call Us - Pits and pumps sized for high water tables near the lake and creeks - Battery backups for storm nights when the power goes out - Freeze-resistant discharge routes planned around landscaping - Insurer-ready paperwork for homes after a sewer backup claim - 2 business day assessments, 24/7 emergency line - City subsidy filed at $0 on eligible Toronto addresses Customer Stories ## What Our Customers Say > "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 > "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 > "Cliffside bungalow with weeping tile into the sanitary line. They capped it, redirected to a sealed sump and added the backwater valve. Inspector signed off the same week." Kevin O. · Cliffside Combo $6,200 CAD Local Knowledge ## Creeks, the Lake and a Long Flood History Etobicoke has a long flood history. In 1954 Hurricane Hazel sent **Etobicoke Creek** through Long Branch and swept homes into the lake; **Marie Curtis Park** now sits where they stood. The creeks still rise fast, and the **Humber River** and **Mimico Creek** do the same after long rains. The lakeshore is the other pressure point. Lake Ontario hit a record 76.03 m in 2019, and in the first half of 2015 the Etobicoke-Lakeshore ward logged more basement flooding reports than any other ward in the city. The City's flooding study for the Lake Shore Boulevard and Mimico Creek area now calls for a new 1500 mm storm sewer. For homes in **Mimico**, **New Toronto** and **Long Branch**, that means a pit deep enough to catch water below the slab, a pump sized from a flow test and a discharge that keeps working in February. What We Account For Here - During Hurricane Hazel in 1954, Etobicoke Creek swept homes at Long Branch into Lake Ontario; Marie Curtis Park was created on the cleared floodplain in 1959. Source [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Curtis_Park →](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Curtis_Park) - Lake Ontario reached a record 76.03 m in 2019, above the 2017 peak of 75.93 m. Source [https://changingclimate.ca/?p=13705 →](https://changingclimate.ca/?p=13705) - Ward 6 (Etobicoke-Lakeshore) logged 215 basement flooding reports from January to June 2015, the most of any Toronto ward. Source [https://www.davidmckie.com/ward-six-etobicoke-lakeshore-had-the-most-basement-flooding-calls-in-toronto/ →](https://www.davidmckie.com/ward-six-etobicoke-lakeshore-had-the-most-basement-flooding-calls-in-toronto/) - City Basement Flooding Study Area 53 (Lake Shore Boulevard West and Mimico Creek) recommends a new 1500 mm storm sewer along Lake Shore Boulevard West. Source [https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/965d-BF-Study-Area53-Notice-of-Completion-Final.pdf →](https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/965d-BF-Study-Area53-Notice-of-Completion-Final.pdf) - New Toronto and Mimico South are FSA M8V, Long Branch is M8W and The Kingsway is M8X. Source [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_postal_codes_of_Canada:_M →](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_postal_codes_of_Canada:_M) ![Mimico Creek running high after spring rain beside Etobicoke backyards](/images/misc/mimico-creek-running-high-after-spring-rain-beside.webp) ### The Lake, the Humber and Mimico Creek This side of the city is shaped by water. The **Humber River** runs along its eastern edge, **Mimico Creek** and **Etobicoke Creek** cut through it, and the south end sits on the lake. After long rain events, like the July 16, 2024 storm that dropped 97.8 mm at Pearson, right next door, groundwater rises and pits fill fast. That makes three things more important than usual: **pit depth**, so water is caught below the slab; **pump capacity**, sized from a flow test rather than a guess; and a **dependable discharge route** with proper slope and a freeze-resistant outlet, so the line does not ice up in February. Housing Stock ## Homes We Work On Most **Lakefront homes in Mimico, New Toronto and Long Branch.** Close to the **Lake Ontario shoreline**, groundwater can sit high after long rains. These basements need pits deep enough to catch water before it reaches the slab, and pumps sized to keep up. **Creek-side homes.** Streets near the **Humber River**, **Mimico Creek** and **Etobicoke Creek** see higher groundwater during spring thaw and big storms. A battery backup matters here, because the pit may run hard on exactly the nights the power goes out. **The Kingsway and Islington.** Older, larger homes, often with finished basements and long discharge runs. We plan the discharge around landscaping and walkways so it drains away from the house without icing over a path. **Rexdale.** A mix of bungalows and semis, including homes recovering from sewer backup claims that now need an insurer-ready install and paperwork. Local Landmarks - Humber Bay Park - Marie Curtis Park - Sherway Gardens - Etobicoke Civic Centre - Centennial Park - Humber College Lakeshore Campus Getting There Crews use the Gardiner, the QEW and Highway 427, booking lakeshore visits together and Rexdale and Islington visits together. **Routes:** Gardiner Expressway, Queen Elizabeth Way, Highway 427, Highway 27 **Transit:** Kipling station, Islington station, Mimico GO, Long Branch GO Scheduling & Access ## Lakeshore to Rexdale: Scheduling and Access Etobicoke runs from **Lake Shore Boulevard West** up through **Islington** and **Kipling** to **Rexdale** near Highway 27. We schedule lakeshore visits (Mimico, New Toronto, Long Branch) together and north-end visits (Rexdale, Islington) together, using the **Gardiner**, **QEW** and **Highway 427** to move between them. Non-emergency assessments are usually booked within **2 business days**, with 24/7 live answer for emergencies. Lakefront streets can be tight for parking, especially in summer. We confirm parking and access at the assessment so install day runs on time. Drain permits are filed with Toronto Building, usually about 5 business days ahead, and inspections are normally completed the same week. Neighbourhoods We Cover - Mimico - New Toronto - Long Branch - Islington - The Kingsway - Rexdale Postal codes (FSA) we cover: M8V, M8W, M8X, M8Y, M8Z, M9A, M9B, M9W Free, No Obligation ## Book a Free Sump Pump Assessment About an hour on site: camera scope, flow test, City subsidy eligibility check and a written CAD quote. Usually booked within 2 business days. $500 REBATE Up to $500 Back on Sump Pump Install We file the City of Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy at no charge with an eligible install. Free In-Home Assessment ## Request Your Free 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. Straight Answers ## Etobicoke Sump Pump Questions ### Do lakeshore homes in Mimico or Long Branch need a bigger sump pump? Not always bigger, but sized correctly. Homes near the lake and creeks often see faster inflow after long rains. We flow-test the pit and may recommend a 24 gallon basin or a 1/2 HP pump if the numbers call for it. ### Why does this part of the city flood so often? In the first half of 2015, Ward 6 Etobicoke-Lakeshore logged 215 basement flooding reports, the most in Toronto. Low lakeshore ground, three creeks and older sewers all play a part. ### What is the City doing about flooding along Lake Shore Boulevard? Basement Flooding Study Area 53 recommends a new 1500 mm storm sewer along Lake Shore Boulevard West near Mimico Creek. Until it is built, a sealed sump and backwater valve protect the house itself. ### What does a sump pump installation cost in Etobicoke? Published ranges apply: $1,800-$3,200 CAD for a new interior install. Deep pits and high-flow pumps for lakeshore water tables sit toward the upper end. ### Should I add a battery backup near the Humber or Mimico Creek? We recommend it. Creek-side pits can run hard during storms, and those storms often take out the power at the same time. ### How do you stop the discharge line from freezing? We give the line enough slope to drain fully between cycles and finish with a freeze-resistant outlet aimed away from the house and walkways. ### Can you help after a sewer backup claim in Rexdale? Yes. We install to Ontario Plumbing Code Part 7 and deliver one adjuster-ready PDF with the invoice, permit, CSA B64.10 certificate, flow test and photos. ### Do I need a backwater valve as well? If the floor drain has ever backed up during a storm, it is worth discussing. A sump plus backwater valve combo runs $5,500-$9,500 CAD and can qualify for a larger City subsidy. ### Do you book north-end visits separately from the lakeshore? Yes. Rexdale, Islington and The Kingsway visits are grouped along Highway 427, so assessments are usually booked within 2 business days. Live answer is available 24/7 for emergencies. ### Do you serve Mississauga homes across Etobicoke Creek? Yes. The City of Toronto subsidy does not apply there, since Mississauga runs its own programs. Nearby Districts ## Also Installing Near Etobicoke Sump Pump Installation Toronto West Multi-unit & Victorian heritage stacks [/service-areas/toronto-west/ →](/service-areas/toronto-west/) Sump Pump Installation North York Bungalows & split-levels, $2,400-$3,000 typical [/service-areas/north-york/ →](/service-areas/north-york/) ![](/images/misc/licensed-plumber-in-hi-vis-vest-checking-a-freshly.webp) Free Assessment: Camera Scope + Flow Test + Subsidy Check ## Book Your Etobicoke 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