Quick Answer

Basement Waterproofing Cost in Windsor (2026)

Average cost in Windsor

$11,721avg

$3,000 — $25,000

$90 — $250 per sq ft

+8% YoY
9 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Excavation and installation

$7,500 — $15,000

60%

Materials

Membranes, weeping tiles, gravel

$3,150 — $6,250

25%

Equipment Rental

Mini-excavators and shoring

$1,260 — $2,500

10%

Permits & Disposal

City fees and debris removal

$630 — $1,250

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,524 tax$13,245

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

$7,200

$5,760 — $8,640

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$10,852

Today

$11,721

Basement Waterproofing in Windsor is 8.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $868 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 Windsor

Verified providers
🔨

Dry-Rite Basement Waterproofing and Concrete Raising

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

5.0
★★★★★

281 reviews

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Windsor Proof

Windsor, ON N8X 1X3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

143 reviews

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starteam construction

2271 Secord Ave, Windsor, ON N9B 1T3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

62 reviews

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DC Basement Waterproofing

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

4.9
★★★★½

398 reviews

🔨

Supreme Basement Solutions

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

4.9
★★★★½

115 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 Protection Subsidy Program offers up to $3,500 per property. This covers 100% of the cost for backwater valves (up to $1,450) and sump pumps (up to $2,000) when installed by a city-licensed plumber.

For isolated issues in poured concrete, polyurethane or epoxy crack injections typically cost between $650 and $1,100 per crack in 2026.

Areas near the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair have heavy clay soil and a high water table. This increases hydrostatic pressure and often requires more robust exterior membranes and deeper excavation, pushing costs toward the $250 per linear foot range.

Yes, a permit is required for exterior excavation and any plumbing changes, such as installing a backwater valve or sump pump. Permit and inspection fees typically range from $150 to $500.

📊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: 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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