Quick Answer

Basement Waterproofing Cost in London (2026)

Average cost in London

$11,850avg

$3,500 — $35,000

$70 — $350 per sq ft

+9.9% YoY
8 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Excavation, installation, and backfilling

$1,750 — $17,500

50%

Materials

Membranes, weeping tiles, and sealants

$1,050 — $10,500

30%

Equipment

Sump pumps and backwater valves

$350 — $3,500

10%

Restoration

Landscaping and concrete patching

$245 — $2,450

7%

Permits & Admin

City of London building/plumbing permits

$105 — $1,050

3%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,541 tax$13,391

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

$7,600

$6,080 — $9,120

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$10,783

Today

$11,850

Basement Waterproofing in London is 9.9% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,067 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 London

Verified providers
🔨

Advanced Basement Systems

199 Exeter Rd Unit E, London, ON N6L 1A4, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

186 reviews

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London Wisecracks

135 Towerline Pl, London, ON N6E 2T3, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

25 reviews

🔨

A1 Waterproofing

3405 Scotland Dr, London, ON N6L 1P2, Canada

4.6
★★★★½

95 reviews

🔨

Ashworth Drainage

514 Hale St, London, ON N5W 1G8, Canada

4.6
★★★★½

36 reviews

🔨

RCC Waterproofing London

230 Adelaide St N, London, ON N5Z 1P8, Canada

4.6
★★★★½

25 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, the Basement Flooding Grant Program provides up to 90% reimbursement for specific measures. In 2026, caps include $4,000 for sump pumps/pits, $1,800 for backwater valves, and $1,400 for battery backups.

The City of London requires a permit for most waterproofing and plumbing work. As of 2026, the minimum permit fee is $260.37, though complex projects involving structural changes may be higher.

Interior systems typically cost between $70 and $150 per linear foot ($3,500–$12,000 total). Exterior waterproofing is more intensive, ranging from $150 to $350 per linear foot ($15,000–$35,000 total) due to excavation requirements.

Many London neighborhoods (e.g., Byron, Oakridge) have heavy clay soil. This increases labor costs for exterior projects as clay is harder to excavate and requires more clear-stone backfill for proper drainage, often adding 10-15% to the labor estimate.

📊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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