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Charleston-North Charleston, SC · 870,000 people

Basement waterproofing cost in Charleston, SC

Most homeowners pay $6,350 – $10,600 (mid-range, typical $8,100, before sales tax), 5% below the national average and 3% above the South Carolina average.

Most homeowners pay

$6,350 – $10,600Charleston-North Charleston, SC · 98 ft · before sales tax
Typical: $8,100
Labour $4,415Materials $3,703Work hours: 67.7

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Price levels in Charleston, SC

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$7,750
$6,050 – $10,100
$4,241$3,515
Mid-range$8,100
$6,350 – $10,600
$4,415$3,703
Premium$10,800
$8,400 – $14,000
$5,414$5,372

Why prices in Charleston, SC are different

Labor is about 54% of a mid-range basement waterproofing job, around 68 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Charleston, SC area cost about 8% less 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 5% below the national figure and 3% above the South Carolina average.

Charleston, SC ranks 64 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 Charleston, SC?

A mid-range job typically costs $8,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $6,350 – $10,600. Basic is about $7,750 and premium about $10,800.

Is basement waterproofing more expensive in Charleston, SC than elsewhere in South Carolina?

Charleston, SC: 3% above the South Carolina average of $7,850. Labor is about 54% of a mid-range basement waterproofing job, around 68 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Charleston, SC area cost about 8% less 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 5% below the national figure and 3% above the South Carolina average.

How does Charleston, SC compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Charleston, SC ranks 64 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,500.

How much of the price is labor in Charleston, SC?

About 54% 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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