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Lancaster, PA · 563,000 people

Basement waterproofing cost in Lancaster, PA

Most homeowners pay $6,800 – $11,300 (mid-range, typical $8,700, before sales tax), 2% above the national average and 2% below the Pennsylvania average.

Most homeowners pay

$6,800 – $11,300Lancaster, PA · 98 ft · before sales tax
Typical: $8,700
Labour $4,994Materials $3,703Work hours: 67.7

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Price levels in Lancaster, PA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$8,300
$6,500 – $10,800
$4,799$3,515
Mid-range$8,700
$6,800 – $11,300
$4,994$3,703
Premium$11,400
$8,900 – $14,800
$6,038$5,372

Why prices in Lancaster, PA are different

Labor is about 57% of a mid-range basement waterproofing job, around 68 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Lancaster, PA area cost about 4% 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 2% above the national figure and 2% below the Pennsylvania average.

Lancaster, PA ranks 52 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does basement waterproofing cost in Lancaster, PA?

A mid-range job typically costs $8,700 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $6,800 – $11,300. Basic is about $8,300 and premium about $11,400.

Is basement waterproofing more expensive in Lancaster, PA than elsewhere in Pennsylvania?

Lancaster, PA: 2% below the Pennsylvania average of $8,900. Labor is about 57% of a mid-range basement waterproofing job, around 68 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Lancaster, PA area cost about 4% 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 2% above the national figure and 2% below the Pennsylvania average.

How does Lancaster, PA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Lancaster, PA ranks 52 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,500.

How much of the price is labor in Lancaster, PA?

About 57% 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.

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