Cost guides › Basement waterproofing › Ohio › Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH · 2.2 million people

Basement waterproofing cost in Columbus, OH

Most homeowners pay $7,100 – $11,900 (mid-range, typical $9,100, before sales tax), 7% above the national average and 2% above the Ohio average.

Most homeowners pay

$7,100 – $11,900Columbus, OH · 98 ft · before sales tax
Typical: $9,100
Labour $5,420Materials $3,703Work hours: 67.8

Estimate your project

ft
Local wage data

Compare materials

mid-range, typical

Price levels in Columbus, OH

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$8,700
$6,800 – $11,300
$5,178$3,515
Mid-range$9,100
$7,100 – $11,900
$5,420$3,703
Premium$11,900
$9,300 – $15,500
$6,522$5,372

Why prices in Columbus, OH are different

Labor is about 59% of a mid-range basement waterproofing job, around 68 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Columbus, OH area cost about 13% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 7% above the national figure and 2% above the Ohio average.

Columbus, OH ranks 21 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

Other metro areas in Ohio

Metros with similar prices

Other home projects in Columbus, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does basement waterproofing cost in Columbus, OH?

A mid-range job typically costs $9,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $7,100 – $11,900. Basic is about $8,700 and premium about $11,900.

Is basement waterproofing more expensive in Columbus, OH than elsewhere in Ohio?

Columbus, OH: 2% above the Ohio average of $8,950. Labor is about 59% of a mid-range basement waterproofing job, around 68 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Columbus, OH area cost about 13% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 7% above the national figure and 2% above the Ohio average.

How does Columbus, OH compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Columbus, OH ranks 21 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,500.

How much of the price is labor in Columbus, OH?

About 59% at the mid-range level, around 68 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

← Basement waterproofing cost per linear foot: national prices and full guide