Home Repair Decoded

Basement Waterproofing Cost in Vermont

$2,500 – $15,800We estimate basement waterproofing in Vermont at $2,500 to $15,800 for interior drainage along part or all of a basement. The national estimate is $2,450 to $15,500. Vermont carpenter pay is 3% above the national median, ranking 15 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$1,000$5,000
Labor hours (our assumption)2080
Billed labor rate per hour$75$135
Estimated total$2,500$15,800

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Vermont median wage from BLS (2025, $30.00 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$12,447$14,8331,000 square foot basement. Page dated March 2026.
Bob Vila$2,300$7,575Overall, citing Angi. Page dated June 2024.
Fixr$3,000$10,000Overall. Page dated February 2026.

Who can legally do this in Vermont

Vermont requires residential contractors to register with the Office of Professional Regulation for residential work with an estimated value of $10,000 or more, including labor and materials.

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Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Massachusetts$36.16$2,800$18,000
New Hampshire$29.42$2,450$15,600
New York$34.77$2,750$17,500

Other carpenter jobs in Vermont

Basement Waterproofing cost in every state · Vermont 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.