Quick Answer

Basement Waterproofing Cost in Barrie (2026)

Average cost in Barrie

$8,248avg

$2,500 — $25,000

$70 — $350 per sq ft

+3.2% YoY
8 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Excavation and installation

$1,250 — $12,500

50%

Materials

Membranes, weeping tiles, gravel

$750 — $7,500

30%

Equipment & Disposal

Machinery rental and soil removal

$250 — $2,500

10%

Sump Pump & Drainage

Pump unit and discharge lines

$560 — $3,600

7%

Permits & Inspections

City of Barrie building permits

$150 — $500

3%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,072 tax$9,320

HST at 13%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Interior drain tile system
  • Sump pump installation
  • Vapor barrier
  • Crack injection sealing
  • Labor

Typically Excludes

  • Exterior excavation waterproofing
  • Foundation repair
  • Mold remediation
  • Dehumidifier
  • Landscaping restoration

Based on interior waterproofing for a standard 800-1,000 sq ft basement.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$8,000

$6,400 — $9,600

Based on 8 sources and market data for Barrie. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$7,992

Today

$8,248

Basement Waterproofing in Barrie is 3.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $256 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Waterproofing Contractors in Barrie

Verified providers
🔨

Waterproofing Experts of Barrie

121 Big Bay Point Rd, Barrie, ON L4N 8Z2, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

20 reviews

🔨

Drycrete Contracting

8 Patterson Pl, Barrie, ON L4N 7G9, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

17 reviews

🔨

MT Drains & Plumbing - Basement Waterproofing & Drain Repair Barrie

116 Summerset Dr, Barrie, ON L4N 6G5, Canada

4.6
★★★★½

5 reviews

🔨

Ontario Wet Basement Solutions Inc.

114 Anne St N, Barrie, ON L4N 2B8, Canada

4.3
★★★★½

19 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

Yes, through the 'Disconnect to Protect' program, Barrie homeowners can receive up to $2,000 for foundation drain disconnection and up to $675 for sump pump installations.

Interior waterproofing typically costs between $70 and $240 per linear foot, while exterior waterproofing, which involves excavation, ranges from $150 to $350 per linear foot.

Yes, the City of Barrie requires a building permit for repairing or replacing basement waterproofing, with fees typically ranging from $150 to $500 depending on the project scope.

Barrie's clay-heavy soil increases labor costs because it is harder to excavate and requires more clear-stone backfill to ensure proper drainage compared to sandy soils.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 4 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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