The Cost of Waterproofing a Basement through a Contractor

The cost of waterproofing a basement depends on the problem. There are plenty of solutions that can be implemented by the homeowner, but there are some that can’t be. If you realize that you can’t fix your problem on your own, or you just don’t have the time or physical ability to do it yourself, then consider hiring outside help. There are many waterproofing companies and contractors that will come to your house and determine the exact cause of the problem.  

The cost of basement waterproofing repairs depends entirely on the type of problem you are experiencing. You many only need internal work, such as repairing small cracks, damp walls, or eliminating mold and mildew. If this is the case then you don’t have to worry about paying anything more than about $400 to $500, if that. On the other hand, you may wind up needing external foundation work. In this situation, you may need to spend a few thousand dollars. This is because you’ll need to hire a basement-waterproofing contractor. These contractors have the proper excavating equipment and are experts with experience properly installing and repairing the systems required to waterproof your basement.
 
It is important not to underestimate the severity of water damage to your basement. If you notice that your basement has a water problem, get help immediately. If you do not tend to the problem, the water pressure can lead to cracks, damp walls, and even flooding. And the damage will consistently get worse until you hire a basement waterproofing company to fix the problem.
 
Before you make a decision about which contractor to hire, make sure the companies give you a written assessment of the problem and how they intend to fix it. This assessment should include the estimated cost, start date, completion date, and warranty. Estimates can cost you anywhere from $2,000 to $12,000, depending on what work you need to have done. Because you will be investing a lot of money to waterproof your basement, it’s important to get a few estimates from different contractors.That way you’re getting an accurate price for the work you need done.
 
For water that is entering your basement through the basement walls, waterproofing contractors approach the problem by relieving the hydrostatic pressure built up in the walls. They will drill weep holes into the lowest blocks on the wall. The holes will allow the water to be drained away into a sump pump. Another route the contractor may take is installing a sub-floor basement waterproofing system. A sub-floor waterproofing system is a system that rests on top of the basement floor. Because of the materials needed and the amount of labor needed to install a complex system such as these, you are looking at spending anywhere from $6,000 to $11,000. 
 
Although it may cost you several thousands of dollars to properly fix basement water problems, you should not ignore the problem. The basement walls are part of the foundation of you home and your house rests on them. If they become cracked or damaged, your home and all its precious contents are at risk.