Higher quality plumbers have the tools and know-how to recommend the right size sump pump for your Denver area home, and to properly install it for you.Ī poor-quality plumber will most likely give a general size recommendation, which could result in an undersized (and overworked) sump pump that doesn’t meet your needs. That being said, a high-quality plumber is worth the higher cost in the long run. You’ll pay more for a better-quality plumber. Installing a backup battery will make sure your sump pump runs whether or not you have power, saving you from paying for expensive water damage repairs. See, if your power goes out your sump pump won’t run, which means your home could flood-especially if the power goes out during a storm. This small additional cost of a battery often outweighs what you’ll pay in flood damage and restoration costs. A backup battery will attach to your sump pump and automatically kick on in the event of a power outage (seen quite often here in Denver).

If you buy a backup battery for your sump pump, that will add to your overall installation cost. That’s because your plumber will need to cut into your basement floor to dig the hole for the (new) sump reservoir, which will require special machinery-especially if you have a concrete foundation (as most Colorado homes do)-and more labor on the plumber’s end. You’ll pay more if you’re installing a new sump pump or upgrading to a larger one (as opposed to replacing your current sump pump with one of the same sizes). Water pools in your yard for more than a day after it rains.The ground slopes toward your home (negative grading).Parts of your home tend to flood or experience water damage.You might want to go with a more powerful unit if: If your sump pump will run regularly, we recommend going with at least a ½-horsepower unit. Sump pumps are sized in horsepower and range from ¼- to 1-horsepower. The larger the sump pump, the more it will cost to install. Have stronger motors, making them more suitable for flood-prone areas.Are quieter and take up less space (because they sit in the reservoir).While pedestal sump pumps sit above the sump reservoir to pump water out, submersible sump pumps sit inside of it.Ĭompared to pedestal models, submersible sump pumps: Submersible sump pumps can cost anywhere from $100 to $400 (not including labor costs). Are easier to access because they sit above the reservoir, not in it.

Last longer (25–30 years compared to 10–15 years).

The pump draws water through a hose that goes down into the sump reservoir.Ĭompared to submersible models (see section below), pedestal sump pumps: Pedestal sump pumps normally cost somewhere between $60 and $170 (not including labor costs).Īs the name implies, pedestal sump pumps consist of a motor on top of a pedestal. We’ll cover the difference between the 2 below. There are 2 main types of sump pumps: pedestal (less expensive) and submersible (more expensive). Factors that impact your sump pump installation cost Factor #1: Type of sump pump We’ll cover each factor in more detail below.

If you need to install a sump reservoir.

Your installation cost will vary, depending on: The cost to install a sump pump in Denver is usually around $450–$2,600, with most homeowners paying around $1,100.

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