Sump pumps discharge water from basements or crawlspaces that may enter a home due to heavy rainfall or other factors. The water collects in a basin, and the sump pump forces the water out of the basin and discharges it outdoors to a storm drain or other area. You can control the costs of replacing a sump pump by deciding what product features are most important.
Types
One of the easiest ways to keep sump-pump replacement costs low is to ensure your replacement pump is the same type as the one you currently have. Installing a different type would increase labor costs if you have the replacement pump installed by a plumber. There are two types of sump pumps. One is a pedestal pump that has a motor mounted on a shaft, and the motor isn't submersible in water. The other type of pump is submersible in water. Submersible pumps are usually quieter because the motor is located inside the pump basin below the water level.
Basic Costs
Basic pedestal or submersible sump pumps may cost $100 to $300, according to 2010 price data from the Cost Helper website. The price you pay for a pump partly depends on the materials used to make it. For example, a plastic pump is usually less expensive than a stainless steel pump. The labor costs charged to replace a sump pump with a similar model range from $50 to $150, based on Cost Helper estimates. Experienced do-it-yourselfers can save on labor costs by replacing their sump pumps themselves. Pumps usually come with installation directions.
Backup Systems
Backup pump systems increase the replacement cost of sump pumps, but they're particularly important if the main sump pump isn't functioning. For example, backup pumps may operate on batteries so that they work during a power outage. Cost Helper indicates that a separate backup sump pump may cost $150 to $350. The price range for sump pumps with built-in backup pumps is $300 to $500.
Considerations
A sump pump may cost more based on the amount of horsepower that drives the motor to move water out of the basement. The North Dakota State University Extension Service notes that choosing the correct amount of horsepower depends on several factors, including the depth of the basement or crawlspace. In any case, the extension service indicates that a pump motor with 1/3 horsepower is satisfactory for most homes.
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