How Much Does Basement Waterproofing Cost

If you are thinking about waterproofing your basement, you've made the right choice. But before calling up different waterproofing companies to come and check out your basement, you might be asking yourself this super important question. How much do I have to pay for basement waterproofing? Well, if you're looking for one solid price, you're going to be disappointed. The final price of waterproofing a basement varies from the size of your basement, age of house, materials, foundation type, labor charge, etc.

Cost of Basement Waterproofing

1. Basement Size and Layout

One of the first things to think about is your current basement size and layout. Most waterproofing contractors will charge $3-9 dollars per square foot. Smaller jobs can cost as low as $600 while larger waterproofing projects can cost up to $20,000. Depending on the size of your basement and project, you will be paying at least a couple hundred dollars. However, that is nothing compared to the price you will have to pay to repair a flooded basement and damaged personal items.

    2.  Age of Home

Homes that are built after 1960 are usually less expensive to waterproof. Most homes built after 1960 have a footer component to their foundation that allows the water tunnel to lay right on top of the footer. Older homes usually only have a very thin concrete floor, which is not that protective against heavy rainfall. If your home is built before 1960, there is a probable chance that you might have to purchase a footer.

    3.  Cost of Different Materials

Obviously, waterproofing a basement, requires the use of different materials. The more materials needed, the more it's going to cost. One example is waterproofing paint, which is a sealant that can be used to stop moisture from coming inside through your basement walls. The waterproofing paint is applied right on top of the concrete, so the walls have to be extremely unstained and spotless. Waterproofing sealants cost on average $1-$8 per square foot. Another material that might be used are epoxy injections. These injections help repair cracks in poured concrete walls. Even if there are extremely small cracks in your walls, the contractor will use epoxy injections to fill the necessary cracks before proceeding with other waterproofing solutions. Epoxy injections can cost anywhere from $800-$1500 per crack to repair.

At Waterproofing Parsippany, we take pride in offering competitive, reasonable prices to our customers. If you are looking for professional and quality basement waterproofing services in Morris County NJ or surrounding areas, look no further, we have your back! For more information, please visit our home page or give us a call!