Basement Waterproofing Cost in Louisiana
| 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 | $60 | $108 |
| Estimated total | $2,200 | $13,600 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Louisiana median wage from BLS (2025, $24.00 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. |
Who can legally do this in Louisiana
The board's Types of Licenses page requires a license for residential construction exceeding $50,000, while its law book says $75,000, so confirm with the board. Commercial projects of $50,000 or more also need a license, including labor and materials, and home improvement work on existing homes needs a registration when the project value is $7,500 or more.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $22.96 | $2,150 | $13,300 |
| Mississippi | $23.39 | $2,150 | $13,400 |
| Texas | $23.51 | $2,200 | $13,500 |
Other carpenter jobs in Louisiana
Basement Waterproofing cost in every state · Louisiana 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.