Basement Waterproofing Cost in Illinois
$2,900 – $18,700We estimate basement waterproofing in Illinois at $2,900 to $18,700 for interior drainage along part or all of a basement. The national estimate is $2,450 to $15,500. Illinois carpenter pay is 30% above the national median, ranking 2 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 20 | 80 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $95 | $171 |
| Estimated total | $2,900 | $18,700 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Illinois median wage from BLS (2025, $37.98 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $12,447 | $14,833 | 1,000 square foot basement. Page dated March 2026. |
| Bob Vila | $2,300 | $7,575 | Overall, citing Angi. Page dated June 2024. |
| Fixr | $3,000 | $10,000 | Overall. Page dated February 2026. |
Cities in Illinois
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $38.68 | $2,950 | $18,900 |
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $30.23 | $2,500 | $15,900 |
| Iowa | $27.75 | $2,400 | $15,000 |
| Kentucky | $25.33 | $2,250 | $14,100 |
| Missouri | $29.25 | $2,450 | $15,500 |
| Wisconsin | $29.65 | $2,500 | $15,700 |
Other carpenter jobs in Illinois
Basement Waterproofing cost in every state · Illinois home repair guide
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.