Basement Waterproofing Cost in Oregon
| 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 | $76 | $136 |
| Estimated total | $2,500 | $15,900 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Oregon median wage from BLS (2025, $30.23 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 Oregon
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $35.44 | $2,750 | $17,800 |
Who can legally do this in Oregon
Oregon law generally requires anyone who works for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property to be licensed by the Construction Contractors Board. Gutter cleaning, cleaning-only power washing and debris cleanup are listed as exempt.
Check a license with Oregon CCB Contractor License Search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $36.50 | $2,800 | $18,100 |
| Idaho | $25.00 | $2,250 | $14,000 |
| Nevada | $29.99 | $2,500 | $15,800 |
| Washington | $35.67 | $2,800 | $17,800 |
Other carpenter jobs in Oregon
Basement Waterproofing cost in every state · Oregon 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.