In Texas, most basement waterproofing projects cost between $2,500 and $15,000 per job, with a typical price near $6,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical basement waterproofing cost
$2,500 – $15,000
per job · typical $6,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Basement waterproofing cost breakdown
- Interior sealant & paint$500 – $2,000typical $1,200
- Exterior excavation & drain$5,000 – $15,000typical $10,000
- Sump pump installation$1,500 – $4,000typical $2,500
At a glance
- Typical range$2,500 – $15,000
- Unitper job
- Cities covered91
What Basement Waterproofing costs
Covers sealing, drainage, sump pump installation, and foundation crack repairs. Pricing depends on the size of the basement, severity of the water issue, and whether you need interior or exterior work.
By city in Texas
- Abilene
- Allen
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Atascocita
- Austin
- Baytown
- Beaumont
- Bedford
- Brownsville
- Bryan
- Burleson
- Carrollton
- Cedar Hill
- Cedar Park
- Channelview
- College Station
- Conroe
- Coppell
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- DeSoto
- Denton
- Duncanville
- Edinburg
- El Paso
- Euless
- Farmers Branch
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Friendswood
- Frisco
- Galveston
- Garland
- Georgetown
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Harlingen
- Houston
- Hurst
- Irving
- Keller
- Killeen
- Kyle
- Lake Jackson
- Laredo
- League City
- Leander
- Lewisville
- Little Elm
- Longview
- Lubbock
- McAllen
- McKinney
- Mesquite
- Midland
- Mission
- Mission Bend
- Missouri City
- New Braunfels
- North Richland Hills
- Odessa
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Pflugerville
- Pharr
- Plano
- Port Arthur
- Richardson
- Rockwall
- Rosenberg
- Round Rock
- Rowlett
- San Angelo
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- Sherman
- Spring
- Sugar Land
- Temple
- Texarkana
- Texas City
- The Colony
- The Woodlands
- Tyler
- Waco
- Waxahachie
- Weslaco
- Wichita Falls
- Wylie
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to waterproof a basement?
Most homeowners spend $2,500–$15,000. Interior work is cheaper, exterior excavation is pricier. Get multiple quotes.
What factors affect the price?
Square footage, water source (groundwater vs. surface), existing damage, and whether you need excavation or just interior sealing.
Can I do it myself?
Basic sealing with waterproof paint costs under $500, but serious water issues need professional help to avoid future damage.