Sump Pump Calculator & Material Planner
Required hydraulic power and the basin, discharge and valve package.
Project estimate
Sump Pump Planner
$440–$506
Material estimate + optional reserve · USD
- Hydraulic horsepower
- 0.15 hp
- Estimated shaft power
- 0.38 hp
- Working time allowance
- 0.56 days
9 person-hours / 2 people / 8 h per day. Provisional activity rates; adjust in advanced options.
Excludes labor, tax, delivery, equipment rental, permits and site work. Sample prices are not live retailer quotes. Upper budget includes 15% contingency.
Cost breakdown
- Equipment
- $220
- Basin
- $100
- Pipe
- $80
- Fittings
- $40
Shopping list
0 / 4 checkedWhole packages rounded up. Edit a unit price to use your supplier's quote.
Equipment
Pump (select by flow-head curve)
1 unit
$220$220 per unit
Basin
Basin and sealed lid
1 set
$100$100 per set
Pipe
Discharge pipe (10 ft)
4 lengths
$80$20 per lengths
Fittings
Check / isolation valve kit
1 kit
$40$40 per kit
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Assumptions & project notes
- Material allowance: 10%. Package sizes and coverage rates are editable in the inputs.
- Power is an idealized calculation, not a motor selection. Select a listed pump that delivers the required flow at total dynamic head, including friction losses.
- Check final dimensions, product specifications and any required local approvals before ordering.
Tools & preparation
- Tape measure, square and level
- Layout string and stakes
- Mixing and material-handling equipment
- Suitable trowels / finishing tools
- Compaction or cutting equipment as required
A preparation list; confirm installation tools with your selected products.
How to use the sump pump planner
Start with required pumping flow, total dynamic head, length. The result includes hydraulic horsepower, estimated shaft power. Open advanced options to match your product sizes, material allowance and labor expectations.
1. Measure and specify
Confirm geometry, finished levels, drainage and any structural design requirements.
2. Adjust the estimate
Use the specified thicknesses, block modules, reinforcement and product yields.
3. Prepare your order
Coordinate forms, base preparation, delivery quantities and access before ordering.
4. Plan the work
Follow the specified placement, finishing and curing sequence, including inspections where required.
Frequently asked questions
What does the sump pump planner estimate?+
Required hydraulic power and the basin, discharge and valve package. The shopping list includes pump (select by flow-head curve), basin and sealed lid, discharge pipe (10 ft), check / isolation valve kit.
Which assumptions should I check?+
Power is an idealized calculation, not a motor selection. Select a listed pump that delivers the required flow at total dynamic head, including friction losses.
Are the prices current supplier quotes?+
No. Initial unit prices are illustrative USD budgeting inputs. Enter a price beside each material to use your own quote. The total includes materials only; labor, shipping, taxes, permits and rental are excluded.
Can I save or share my project?+
Save stores the inputs and prices on this browser. Share link includes the configuration in the address so another device can reopen it. Download CSV exports the shopping list, and Print / PDF opens your browser’s print dialog.