Basement Waterproofing Cost in Rhode Island
$2,450 – $15,500We estimate basement waterproofing in Rhode Island at $2,450 to $15,500 for interior drainage along part or all of a basement. The national estimate is $2,450 to $15,500. Rhode Island carpenter pay is 0% above the national median, ranking 23 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 | $73 | $132 |
| Estimated total | $2,450 | $15,500 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Rhode Island median wage from BLS (2025, $29.25 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. |
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $30.80 | $2,550 | $16,100 |
| Massachusetts | $36.16 | $2,800 | $18,000 |
Other carpenter jobs in Rhode Island
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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.