Home Repair Decoded

Basement Waterproofing Cost in Arkansas

$2,150 – $13,300We estimate basement waterproofing in Arkansas at $2,150 to $13,300 for interior drainage along part or all of a basement. The national estimate is $2,450 to $15,500. Arkansas carpenter pay is 21% below the national median, ranking 50 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$1,000$5,000
Labor hours (our assumption)2080
Billed labor rate per hour$57$103
Estimated total$2,150$13,300

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Arkansas median wage from BLS (2025, $22.96 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$12,447$14,8331,000 square foot basement. Page dated March 2026.
Bob Vila$2,300$7,575Overall, citing Angi. Page dated June 2024.
Fixr$3,000$10,000Overall. Page dated February 2026.

Who can legally do this in Arkansas

A residential builder, remodeler or home improvement license is required for work on a single-family home when the project is more than $2,000, including labor and materials. A commercial license is needed for work of $50,000 or more on any project that is not a single-family residence.

Check a license with Find A Licensed Contractor, Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Louisiana$24.00$2,200$13,600
Mississippi$23.39$2,150$13,400
Missouri$29.25$2,450$15,500
Oklahoma$22.55$2,150$13,100
Tennessee$24.44$2,200$13,800
Texas$23.51$2,200$13,500

Other carpenter jobs in Arkansas

Basement Waterproofing cost in every state · Arkansas home repair guide

Sources

General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.