Waterproofing cost guide
What waterproofing typically costs in Jersey City
Every service we offer, with the range most jobs land in. Filter by type of work, sort by price, then call for a number that fits your building.
How to read these numbers
Each range is where most of our jobs for that service land on Jersey City and nearby buildings. They are planning figures, not quotes. Two basements the same size can sit at opposite ends of a range because of access, foundation type, how many walls take water, and whether a sump, backup or sewer work comes with the job.
Per-linear-foot prices apply to the length of wall or trench being treated. Per-job prices assume a typical rowhouse, walk-up or frame house; large buildings are priced by scope.
| Service | Typical range | Priced | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement Waterproofing | $3,900 to $14,800 | per basement system | Basement & foundation |
| Interior Drain System | $68 to $112 | per linear ft | Basement & foundation |
| Exterior Foundation Waterproofing | $145 to $310 | per linear ft | Basement & foundation |
| Foundation Crack Repair | $485 to $1,180 | per crack | Basement & foundation |
| Cove Joint Leak Repair | $890 to $3,400 | per basement | Basement & foundation |
| Stone & Brick Foundation Waterproofing | $4,600 to $16,900 | per foundation | Basement & foundation |
| Bowing Basement Wall Repair | $3,400 to $11,800 | per wall | Basement & foundation |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation | $4,850 to $13,600 | per crawl space | Basement & foundation |
| Window Well Waterproofing | $640 to $2,280 | per well | Basement & foundation |
| Areaway & Stoop Waterproofing | $1,450 to $6,700 | per areaway | Basement & foundation |
| Sidewalk Vault Waterproofing | $3,200 to $12,600 | per vault | Basement & foundation |
| Basement Dehumidifiers | $1,680 to $3,250 | installed | Basement & foundation |
| Flooded Basement Pump-Out | $385 to $1,460 | per call | Basement & foundation |
| Sump Pump Installation | $1,190 to $2,780 | per pump system | Sump pumps & drainage |
| Sump Pump Repair & Battery Backup | $245 to $980 | per repair | Sump pumps & drainage |
| Backwater Valve Installation | $1,640 to $4,350 | per valve | Sump pumps & drainage |
| French Drain Installation | $42 to $96 | per linear ft | Sump pumps & drainage |
| Flood-Proofing & Flood Barriers | $1,850 to $9,400 | per building | Sump pumps & drainage |
| Yard Drainage & Grading | $1,350 to $6,200 | per yard | Sump pumps & drainage |
| Underground Leader Drains | $38 to $84 | per linear ft | Sump pumps & drainage |
| Exterior Wall Waterproofing | $3.90 to $9.60 | per sq ft of wall | Walls, terraces & decks |
| Brick Repointing | $9.40 to $21.60 | per sq ft | Walls, terraces & decks |
| Foundation Parging | $11.50 to $24.80 | per sq ft | Walls, terraces & decks |
| Window & Door Perimeter Sealing | $185 to $420 | per opening | Walls, terraces & decks |
| Balcony & Terrace Waterproofing | $1,180 to $6,900 | per balcony or terrace | Walls, terraces & decks |
| Roof Deck Waterproofing | $11.80 to $26.40 | per sq ft | Walls, terraces & decks |
| Parapet Wall Waterproofing | $38 to $96 | per linear ft | Walls, terraces & decks |
| Roof Waterproofing | $4.30 to $11.20 | per sq ft | Roof waterproofing |
| Roof Coating | $3.15 to $6.85 | per sq ft | Roof waterproofing |
| Flat Roof Leak Repair | $385 to $1,870 | per repair | Roof waterproofing |
| Ponding Water Repair | $690 to $4,280 | per roof | Roof waterproofing |
| Roof Flashing Repair | $285 to $1,140 | per repair | Roof waterproofing |
| Skylight Leak Repair | $340 to $1,390 | per skylight | Roof waterproofing |
| Chimney Leak Repair | $395 to $1,480 | per chimney | Roof waterproofing |
| Commercial Waterproofing | $940 to $7,600 | per repair | Commercial & inspections |
| Parking Garage Waterproofing | $4.60 to $11.90 | per sq ft | Commercial & inspections |
| Elevator Pit Waterproofing | $2,850 to $8,400 | per pit | Commercial & inspections |
| New Construction Waterproofing | $4.20 to $9.80 | per sq ft of wall | Commercial & inspections |
| Waterproofing Inspection | $195 to $450 | per inspection | Commercial & inspections |
Sorting by price compares like with like: per-square-foot work first, then per-linear-foot work, then per-job prices.
What moves a waterproofing price up or down
- Access: attached rowhouses, finished basements, narrow side yards and stairs only reachable through the house all add labor.
- Foundation type: old stone and brick walls take more prep than poured concrete, and repointing may come first.
- How much wall takes water: one wall with a crack costs far less than a full perimeter drain.
- Slab and soil: cutting and re-pouring concrete, and hauling soil and debris, are a real share of interior drain jobs.
- Pumps and protection: a sump, check valve and battery backup, or a backwater valve on the sewer line, add to the total.
- Above-grade work: lifts, scaffolding and sidewalk protection for wall, terrace and roof work move the number.
- Permits and trades: sewer-side work may need a permit and a plumbing sign-off, which we coordinate.
For a deeper look, read what drives basement waterproofing cost in Jersey City, or compare interior and exterior basement waterproofing.
Want a number for your building?
Call (201) 578-5199. We'll look at the problem and give you a range that fits it.