Quick Answer

Basement Waterproofing Cost in Winnipeg (2026)

Average cost in Winnipeg

$10,806avg

$2,500 — $28,000

$85 — $275 per sq ft

+5.2% YoY
12 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Manitoba

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor & Excavation

Manual digging and system installation

$1,125 — $12,600

45%

Materials

Membranes, weeping tiles, and sealants

$750 — $8,400

30%

Equipment & Disposal

Shoring, bins, and soil removal

$250 — $2,800

10%

Landscaping Restoration

Regrading and surface repair

$250 — $2,800

10%

Permits & Inspections

City of Winnipeg building permits

$125 — $1,400

5%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — Manitoba
Base cost + $1,297 tax$12,103

GST+PST at 12%

📋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

$7,040

$5,632 — $8,448

Based on 12 sources and market data for Winnipeg. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$10,272

Today

$10,806

Basement Waterproofing in Winnipeg is 5.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $534 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 Winnipeg

Verified providers
🔨

Blue Maxx Basement Systems

3300 McGillivray Blvd #3, Oak Bluff, MB R0G 1N0, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

40 reviews

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204 Foundation Repair

450 Hampton St, Winnipeg, MB R3J 1P9, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

31 reviews

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Belvidere Construction Ltd

710 St Anne's Rd, Winnipeg, MB R2N 0A8, Canada

4.4
★★★★½

124 reviews

🔨

Abalon Foundation Repairs

965 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E 1G3, Canada

4.1
★★★★

70 reviews

🔨

Sturgeon Construction Ltd.

224 Poneida Rd, West Saint Paul, MB R4A 5A9, Canada

3.8
★★★½

53 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 provides up to 60% of costs, with a maximum of $1,000 for a backwater valve and $2,000 for a sump pit/pump system, totaling up to $3,000 per household.

A professional installation typically ranges from $1,800 to $3,500 CAD, depending on the depth of the sewer line and the complexity of the concrete work required.

Winnipeg's heavy clay soil requires more intensive labor for excavation and backfilling. Exterior projects average $150 to $300 per linear foot, compared to $70 to $150 for interior systems.

Installing a new sump pit and submersible pump averages $1,500 to $3,200 CAD. Adding a battery backup system typically adds $600 to $1,200 to the total.

📊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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