Cost guide
Compare basement repair scopes before comparing prices
Each guide explains the work a quote should cover and the job conditions that affect it. Cost figures remain unpublished until they have been manually reviewed, sourced, and entered in one place.
| Repair scope | Range status | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation crack repair | Awaiting manual review | This guide is for a quote to diagnose and repair a leak path at a foundation crack. The scope may be a localized interior injection, exterior access to the crack, or a referral for structural assessment when the crack suggests movement. |
| Sump pump installation | Awaiting manual review | This guide covers a new sump pump system or replacement of pump equipment. A useful quote distinguishes a straightforward replacement in an existing pit from a new pit, drainage connection, discharge route, electrical work, and backup equipment. |
| Interior drainage system | Awaiting manual review | This guide covers an interior water-collection system at the foundation perimeter. The work can include slab cutting, a drainage channel, wall drainage material, a sump connection, and restoration around the affected basement perimeter. |
| Exterior waterproofing | Awaiting manual review | This guide covers excavation-based work to expose and protect a foundation wall from the outside. A complete scope may involve utility locating, excavation to the footing, wall preparation, membrane and drainage layers, perimeter drainage, backfill, and restoration. |
| Drain tile replacement | Awaiting manual review | This guide covers repair or replacement of perimeter drain tile that collects water near the foundation. The scope can be exterior, interior, or targeted to a failed section; the quote should make that distinction clear. |
| Crawlspace encapsulation | Awaiting manual review | This guide covers work to control ground moisture and humidity in a crawlspace. Depending on the site, the scope can include cleaning, ground preparation, a sealed vapour barrier, drainage correction, insulation details, and humidity-control equipment. |