Basement Waterproofing Cost in Texas
$2,200 – $13,500We estimate basement waterproofing in Texas at $2,200 to $13,500 for interior drainage along part or all of a basement. The national estimate is $2,450 to $15,500. Texas carpenter pay is 19% below the national median, ranking 45 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 | $59 | $106 |
| Estimated total | $2,200 | $13,500 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Texas median wage from BLS (2025, $23.51 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 Texas
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $23.44 | $2,150 | $13,400 |
| Houston | $23.88 | $2,200 | $13,600 |
| San Antonio | $23.51 | $2,200 | $13,500 |
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $22.96 | $2,150 | $13,300 |
| Louisiana | $24.00 | $2,200 | $13,600 |
| New Mexico | $28.71 | $2,450 | $15,300 |
| Oklahoma | $22.55 | $2,150 | $13,100 |
Other carpenter jobs in Texas
Basement Waterproofing cost in every state · Texas 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.