Quick Answer

Basement Waterproofing Cost in Windsor (2026)

Average cost in Windsor

$12,500avg

$5,000 — $35,000

$70 — $350 per linear ft

+6.5% YoY
6 sources
Updated today
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Excavation, installation, and backfill

$2,250 — $15,750

45%

Materials

Membranes, weeping tiles, sump pumps, sealants

$1,750 — $12,250

35%

Equipment

Heavy machinery for digging and shoring

$750 — $5,250

15%

Permits & Fees

Municipal permits and inspections

$250 — $1,750

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,625 tax$14,125

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

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Estimated Cost

$7,200

$5,760 — $8,640

Based on 6 sources and market data for Windsor. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top Waterproofing Contractors in Windsor

Verified providers
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Windsor Proof

Windsor, ON N8X 1X3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

134 reviews

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Dry-Rite Basement Waterproofing and Concrete Raising

700 Talbot Rd, Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

263 reviews

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DC Basement Waterproofing

2221 Dougall Ave, Windsor, ON N8X 1S7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

392 reviews

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Supreme Basement Solutions

5156 Ure St Suite 2, Oldcastle, ON N0R 1L0, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

113 reviews

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Advanced Basement Systems

23576 Prince Albert Rd, Chatham, ON N7M 5J7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

539 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

In Windsor, interior waterproofing typically costs $70 to $150 per linear foot, while exterior waterproofing involving excavation ranges from $150 to $350 per linear foot.

Most homeowners in Windsor spend between $7,000 and $15,000 for interior systems, and $15,000 to $35,000 for full exterior excavation, making the overall average around $12,500.

Yes, the City of Windsor offers a Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program (BFP) which provides financial subsidies up to $2,800 for eligible improvements like installing a sump pump (typically $565-$3,500) and backwater valve (typically $1,500-$3,700).

Exterior waterproofing ($150-$350/lin ft) is the most permanent solution as it stops water before it enters the foundation, which is ideal for Windsor's heavy rains and clay soil. Interior waterproofing ($70-$150/lin ft) is more cost-effective and manages water that has already entered the basement.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 6+ 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: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.