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Basement Waterproofing Cost in Delaware

$2,400 – $15,200We estimate basement waterproofing in Delaware at $2,400 to $15,200 for interior drainage along part or all of a basement. The national estimate is $2,450 to $15,500. Delaware carpenter pay is 2% below the national median, ranking 27 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$71$128
Estimated total$2,400$15,200

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Delaware median wage from BLS (2025, $28.46 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 Delaware

Any contractor conducting business activity in Delaware must register with the Division of Revenue and obtain a business license. This is a business license from the tax agency rather than a trade license.

Check a license with Delaware Division of Professional Regulation, Verify a License

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Maryland$30.27$2,500$15,900
New Jersey$30.77$2,550$16,100
Pennsylvania$28.54$2,450$15,300

Other carpenter jobs in Delaware

Basement Waterproofing cost in every state · Delaware 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.