Basement Waterproofing Cost in South Carolina
$2,200 – $13,800We estimate basement waterproofing in South Carolina at $2,200 to $13,800 for interior drainage along part or all of a basement. The national estimate is $2,450 to $15,500. South Carolina carpenter pay is 16% below the national median, ranking 39 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 | $61 | $110 |
| Estimated total | $2,200 | $13,800 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the South Carolina median wage from BLS (2025, $24.36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $23.72 | $2,200 | $13,500 |
| North Carolina | $23.61 | $2,200 | $13,500 |
Other carpenter jobs in South Carolina
Basement Waterproofing cost in every state · South Carolina 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.