DIY Sump Pump Installation — Start to Finish with Full Cost Breakdown

Sump Pump Install in Basement - Air Tight with Floor Drain - DIY Start to Finish and Cost I installed a sump pump in my flooded basement myself — and saved over $3,000 doing it. Here's everything I did, step by step, including the full cost breakdown. Our basement had standing water and we needed a permanent solution. After getting quotes from professionals, I decided to DIY the entire sump pump installation — from breaking concrete to final patching. This video covers every step start to finish, including a P-trap setup for radon/odor protection and a proper floor drain connection. 💰 Cost Breakdown: I'll show you my exact Menards receipt + tool rental so you know exactly what this project costs. ⚠️ Important tip: Rent a demolition hammer. It changed this from a nightmare to a manageable weekend project. 📌 Chapters: 0:00 The Flooded Basement Problem 0:05 Project Overview & Materials 1:55 DIY vs. Professional Cost Comparison 2:28 Site Prep & Excavation Planning 3:35 Breaking Concrete with a Demo Hammer 4:28 Excavating the Pit & Removing Debris 4:52 Drilling the Sump Basin for Water Intake 6:12 Installing the Basin with Gravel & Leveling 6:49 Drilling the Wall for the Drainage Pipe 7:45 Assembling the Sump Pump & Internal Piping 9:32 Installing the Lid & P-Trap (Radon/Odor Protection) 11:03 Lowering the Pump into the Pit 11:16 Assembling the External Drainage Pipe & Cleanout 13:00 Using a Laser Level for Pipe Alignment 15:14 Running the Drainage Hose Outside 15:20 First Test Run 🎉 15:32 Basement Cleanup (Pressure Washing) 15:39 Concrete Patching & Curing 18:36 Final Results & Thoughts 🔧 Tools Used: Hilti Demolition Hammer (rented) Hammer Drill Hole Saw Laser Level #SumpPump #DIYBasement #BasementWaterproofing #SumpPumpInstallation #DIYHomeImprovement I spent a total of $420 on the install. If I had to do it again, I would get this Pre-assembled sump pump kit for $399 on amazon - https://amzn.to/45DvYJh It already has the floor drain, sump pump and also a window to see what's going on in the basin when the lid is on! oh well, maybe next time! Music Licensed at artist.io Ryan Montbleau - Break the Silence Juval - Find a Way