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Cost to Waterproof a Basement
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Waterproofed Surface Labor Direct labor expenses to waterproof basement. | 8.4 hours | $436.92 | $476.00 |
| Waterproofed Surface Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to waterproof basement including: fasteners, underlayment, drip edges and basic flashing. | 100 square feet | $265.38 | $287.38 |
| Totals - Cost to Waterproof Basement | 100 square feet | $702.30 | $763.38 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $7.02 | $7.63 |
Cost to Waterproof a Basement - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Waterproof a Basement averages $7.02 - $7.63 per square foot in 2013. This Basement Waterproofing cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Basement Waterproofing project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Basement Waterproofing - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $7.02 - $7.63 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Basement Waterproofing: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Waterproof a Basement - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Basement Waterproofing, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Basement Waterproofing jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Basement Waterproofing. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Waterproof a Basement - References
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 3: Roofs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- The Building Estimator's Reference Book , Mar 2012,
- Moisture Control Handbook Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Dec 2009, Editorial Staff
