Quick Answer

Basement Waterproofing Cost in Barrie (2026)

Average cost in Barrie

$8,949avg

$2,500 — $22,000

$70 — $300 per sq ft

+7.5% YoY
9 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor & Excavation

Manual or machine digging and backfilling

$1,250 — $12,000

55%

Waterproofing Materials

Membranes, weeping tiles, and gravel

$600 — $5,500

25%

Equipment & Disposal

Excavator rental and soil removal

$300 — $2,200

10%

Sump Pump & Plumbing

Installation of pump and discharge lines

$250 — $1,500

7%

Permits & Administration

City of Barrie building permits

$100 — $800

3%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,163 tax$10,112

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$8,325

Today

$8,949

Basement Waterproofing in Barrie is 7.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $624 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
★★★★★

4 reviews

🔨

Drycrete Contracting

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

4.7
★★★★½

17 reviews

🔨

Crack Busters

2 Moon Crescent, Oro-Medonte, ON L4M 5T8, Canada

4.5
★★★★½

77 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, $675 for sump pump installation, and $200 for rerouting discharge lines.

For isolated leaks in poured concrete, a professional polyurethane or epoxy injection typically costs between $600 and $1,500 per crack in 2026.

Interior systems (managing water) typically range from $70 to $150 per linear foot, while exterior excavation (stopping water) costs between $150 and $300 per linear foot due to labor and soil conditions.

Barrie's proximity to Lake Simcoe often results in high water tables and clay-heavy soil, which can increase excavation labor costs by 15-20% compared to sandier regions.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 7+ 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: 2 weeks 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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