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Basement waterproofing cost in Quebec
Most homeowners pay $8,800 – $14,700 (mid-range, typical $11,300, before GST/HST), 8% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Quebec
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $10,800 $8,450 – $14,000 | $6,407 | $4,398 |
| Mid-range | $11,300 $8,800 – $14,700 | $6,670 | $4,618 |
| Premium | $15,800 $12,400 – $20,600 | $8,816 | $7,025 |
Why prices in Quebec are different
Labour makes up about 59% of a mid-range basement waterproofing job, around 62 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Quebec cost about 13% more than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 8% above the national figure.
Quebec ranks 1 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitale-Nationale | $11,300 | $11,800 | $16,500 |
| Chaudière-Appalaches | $11,200 | $11,700 | $16,200 |
| Estrie | $11,200 | $11,700 | $16,300 |
| Montérégie | $10,900 | $11,400 | $16,100 |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue | $10,800 | $11,300 | $15,900 |
| Côte-Nord | $10,800 | $11,300 | $15,800 |
| Gaspésie--Îles-de-la-Madeleine | $10,800 | $11,300 | $15,800 |
| Lanaudière | $10,800 | $11,300 | $15,900 |
| Nord-du-Québec | $10,800 | $11,300 | $15,800 |
| Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean | $10,800 | $11,300 | $16,000 |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent | $10,800 | $11,200 | $15,800 |
| Laurentides | $10,700 | $11,100 | $15,700 |
| Laval | $10,600 | $11,100 | $15,600 |
| Montréal | $10,600 | $11,100 | $15,600 |
| Centre-du-Québec | $10,600 | $11,000 | $15,600 |
| Outaouais | $10,500 | $11,000 | $15,600 |
| Mauricie | $10,400 | $10,800 | $15,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does basement waterproofing cost in Quebec?
A mid-range job typically costs $11,300 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $8,800 and $14,700. A basic job is about $10,800 and a premium one about $15,800.
Is basement waterproofing more expensive in Quebec than the national average?
Quebec: 8% above the national average. Labour makes up about 59% of a mid-range basement waterproofing job, around 62 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Quebec cost about 13% more than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 8% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Quebec?
About 59% at the mid-range level, around 62 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Quebec is it most expensive?
Capitale-Nationale is the most expensive area at about $11,800 for a mid-range job, and Mauricie the least expensive at about $10,800.
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