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Pump and Tank Installation Cost Guide Cost Guide (2025)
Pump and Tank Installation Cost Guide (2025)
If you are adding a water tank, changing a pump, or building a stand, this shows what these jobs really cost in Trinidad and Tobago in 2025. Ranges are based on real quotes shared by local plumbers and homeowners, updated for today’s market. Materials snapshot ranges were verified with multiple local hardwares in September 2025. All prices in TT$.
At a glance
- Install domestic surface pump 1/2 to 1 HP labour: TT$1,200 to TT$1,800
- Install two 1,000 gallon tanks with pump labour: TT$3,000 to TT$3,600
- Build tank stand 7 ft by 7 ft by 3 ft labour: TT$2,500 to TT$3,000
- Build pump house 3 ft by 3 ft labour: TT$3,600 to TT$4,000 plus
What you will actually pay (labour only)
All prices assume a typical domestic setup with a 1 inch main and a 1/2 to 1 HP pump. Longer runs, multi storey pressure, or larger lines will raise labour.
| Scope | Typical labour | Usually includes |
|---|---|---|
| Replace or install pump only | TT$1,200 to TT$1,800 | Set pump on base, plumb suction and discharge, fit unions and ball valves, prime and test |
| Install one tank 500 to 1,000 gallons and connect | TT$1,200 to TT$1,900 | Set tank, connect inlet and outlet, float valve, isolation valve |
| Install two 1,000 gallon tanks plus pump | TT$3,000 to TT$3,600 | Tanks in parallel, pump, unions, non-return valve (check valve), isolation valves, test |
| Build tank stand 7 ft by 7 ft by 3 ft | TT$2,500 to TT$3,000 | Blockwork or steel frame stand. Plaster or paint is extra |
| Build pump house 3 ft by 3 ft | TT$3,600 to TT$4,000 plus | Blockwork, simple door, vent. Electrical and finishes are extra |
| Add pressure tank or automatic electronic pump controller | Often bundled | Presscontrol or smart head. If priced separate, expect a small labour add on |
| Add trenching for new lines | Site visit required | Charged by run length, depth, and surface type soil, concrete, or pitch |
All figures above are labour only. Materials are separate.
Materials snapshot (not labour)
Verified with multiple local hardwares in September 2025. Prices vary by brand and stock. Ranges shown are typical shelf prices; your plumber may supply materials at their trade rate.
- 1,000 gallon polyethylene water tank about TT$1,800 to TT$2,200
- Domestic surface pump 1/2 to 1 HP about TT$400 to TT$2,200
- Automatic electronic pump controller presscontrol or smart head about TT$290 to TT$300
- Pressure tank 10 gallon about TT$2,800 to TT$2,900
- 1 inch ball valve with unions about TT$40 to TT$60
- 1 inch brass non-return valve about TT$120 to TT$130
Tip. Carry photos and thread sizes when buying valves, unions, and fittings so everything matches on install day.
Quick quote checklist
Include these so pros can price clean and straight.
- Photos of the existing pump, tanks, base or stand, and where you want lines to run
- Tank size and how many tanks you want
- Distance from tanks to the pump and to the main line into the house
- Height difference between tanks, pump, and the highest tap you need pressure at
- Electrical outlet at the pump location yes or no
- Any extras you want in the price float valve, ball valves, unions, non-return valve, pressure tank or smart head
What a standard install includes
- Set pump on firm base and align suction and discharge
- Fit unions, ball valves, and non-return valve as required
- Connect tanks, fit float valve and outlet fittings
- Prime the pump, set controller or pressure tank cut in and cut out
- Test for leaks and pressure at a tap, tidy the area
Always confirm in writing what is included and what is not. Disposal, trenching, new slab or stand, electrical outlet, and painting are usually priced separate.
Why quotes differ
- Length of pipe run and how far tanks are from the house
- Height and pressure needed for upstairs fixtures
- New stand or slab versus reusing what you have
- Trenching through soil versus concrete or pitch
- How many valves and unions you want in the layout
- Electrical hook up for the pump, controller, and outdoor outlet
- Pump brand and size, and whether you go pressure tank or smart head
Red flags vs green lights
| Red flags | Green lights |
|---|---|
| Price way below these ranges with no breakdown | Written scope with line items for labour and materials |
| Only phone talk, refuses site visit or photos | Happy to visit or review photos before pricing |
| No info on valves, unions, or controller in quote | Lists valves, unions, non-return valve, controller where needed |
| Wants most of the money upfront | Small booking fee, balance after work is done and tested |
| Vague about cleanup or disposal | States how they leave the area and who disposes old gear |
| Name only and no traceable jobs | Can show recent local jobs or references |
Real job examples
- Pump only swap on an existing base with unions in place. Labour typically TT$1,200 to TT$1,800
- Two 1,000 gallon tanks in parallel with pump and basic valving. Labour typically TT$3,000 to TT$3,600
- New 7 ft by 7 ft by 3 ft tank stand. Labour typically TT$2,500 to TT$3,000
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Last updated September 2025
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