Sump pump replacement cost in the US.

Q: How much should sump pump replacement cost in the US?

$400–$1,500 all-in, typically $800, as of 29 Aug 2026. Angi's replacement figures start at $309–$358 and its installation guide runs to $1,100; HomeGuide puts typical replacement at $400–$700. This band spans both.

The failed pump pulled from the pit and a new one set, plumbed to the existing discharge and check valve. The pump is roughly half the money.

Price band · United States, national

$400–$1,500

typical $8000 comparable quotes29 Aug 2026

Priced by metro

The same wrench costs different money in different places, because the hand holding it does. Pick your city for the local band, the upsells and the script.

MetroFactorBand

New York NY1.77×$550–$2,080 Chicago IL1.58×$520–$1,940 Philadelphia PA1.48×$500–$1,860 Seattle WA1.33×$470–$1,750 Los Angeles CA1.23×$450–$1,670 San Diego CA1.09×$420–$1,570 Denver CO1.00×$400–$1,500 Phoenix AZ0.98×$400–$1,490 Houston TX0.88×$380–$1,410 Dallas TX0.86×$370–$1,400 Atlanta GA0.83×$370–$1,370 San Antonio TX0.80×$360–$1,350

The first ten minutes

01Shut the pump's breaker before you put a hand anywhere near the pit.
02If water is rising, get a wet vac or a hose siphon running now — the pump is a later problem than the water.
03Photograph the pump label, the pit, and the discharge pipe where it leaves the wall.

DIY or pro

Pro if the pit is deep, the discharge needs rework, or you want a battery backup wired. DIY is possible on a straight swap.

Upsells to refuse

A full interior drainage system quoted off the back of a dead pump.
A battery backup presented as included and then itemised at several hundred.
A second pump sold for a pit that only fits one.

When it is legitimately more

Crawlspace, dual-pump, or full submersible systems run $1,350–$3,000. That is a system, not a pump.

Where this number comes from

National band from published US cost guides, 2026 editions. Adjusted for this metro by scaling only the labour share of the job by the metro's median plumber wage against the national median of $34.70/hr (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Parts are not scaled.

Comparable quotes from this metro in our Price book: 0. This band is derived from national guides and local wage data, not from local quotes. We will say so on this page until it is not true.

If you think a figure here is wrong, write to pricebook@getitplumming.com with the quote. Corrections go into the next edition and we do not argue with an invoice.

Angi's replacement figures start at $309–$358 and its installation guide runs to $1,100; HomeGuide puts typical replacement at $400–$700. This band spans both.

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