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Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · 2.6 million people

Basement waterproofing cost in Austin, TX

Most homeowners pay $6,200 – $10,300 (mid-range, typical $7,950, before sales tax), 6% below the national average and 3% above the Texas average.

Most homeowners pay

$6,200 – $10,300Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · 98 ft · before sales tax
Typical: $7,950
Labour $4,238Materials $3,703Work hours: 67.7

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Price levels in Austin, TX

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$7,600
$5,900 – $9,850
$4,063$3,515
Mid-range$7,950
$6,200 – $10,300
$4,238$3,703
Premium$10,700
$8,300 – $13,900
$5,289$5,372

Why prices in Austin, TX are different

Labor is about 53% of a mid-range basement waterproofing job, around 68 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Austin, TX area cost about 12% 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 6% below the national figure and 3% above the Texas average.

Austin, TX ranks 69 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 Austin, TX?

A mid-range job typically costs $7,950 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $6,200 – $10,300. Basic is about $7,600 and premium about $10,700.

Is basement waterproofing more expensive in Austin, TX than elsewhere in Texas?

Austin, TX: 3% above the Texas average of $7,750. Labor is about 53% of a mid-range basement waterproofing job, around 68 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Austin, TX area cost about 12% 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 6% below the national figure and 3% above the Texas average.

How does Austin, TX compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Austin, TX ranks 69 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,500.

How much of the price is labor in Austin, TX?

About 53% 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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