Basement Waterproofing Cost in New York
$2,750 – $17,500We estimate basement waterproofing in New York at $2,750 to $17,500 for interior drainage along part or all of a basement. The national estimate is $2,450 to $15,500. New York carpenter pay is 19% above the national median, ranking 7 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 | $87 | $156 |
| Estimated total | $2,750 | $17,500 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New York median wage from BLS (2025, $34.77 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 New York
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $35.72 | $2,800 | $17,900 |
Who can legally do this in New York
Home improvement contractors must be licensed in New York City and in Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. State law requires a written contract for home improvement work.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $30.80 | $2,550 | $16,100 |
| Massachusetts | $36.16 | $2,800 | $18,000 |
| New Jersey | $30.77 | $2,550 | $16,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $28.54 | $2,450 | $15,300 |
| Vermont | $30.00 | $2,500 | $15,800 |
Other carpenter jobs in New York
Basement Waterproofing cost in every state · New York 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.