Quick Answer

Basement Waterproofing Cost in Windsor (2026)

Average cost in Windsor

$12,791avg

$4,800 — $38,500

$115 — $325 per sq ft

+4.2% YoY
12 sources
Updated 3 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Excavation & Labor

Manual and machine digging to foundation footings

$2,640 — $21,175

55%

Waterproofing Materials

Rubberized membranes, weeping tiles, and drainage boards

$1,200 — $9,625

25%

Sump Pump & Backwater Valve

Mechanical flood prevention and sewer backup devices

$576 — $4,620

12%

Permits & Inspections

City of Windsor plumbing and building permits

$240 — $1,925

5%

Site Restoration

Backfilling, grading, and minor landscaping

$144 — $1,155

3%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,663 tax$14,454

HST at 13%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Interior drain tile system
  • Sump pump installation
  • Vapor barrier
  • Crack injection sealing
  • Labor

Typically Excludes

  • Exterior excavation waterproofing
  • Foundation repair
  • Mold remediation
  • Dehumidifier
  • Landscaping restoration

Based on interior waterproofing for a standard 800-1,000 sq ft basement.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$7,200

$5,760 — $8,640

Based on 12 sources and market data for Windsor. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$12,276

Today

$12,791

Basement Waterproofing in Windsor is 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $516 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Waterproofing Contractors in Windsor

Verified providers
🔨

Dry-Rite Basement Waterproofing and Concrete Raising

700 Talbot Rd, Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

283 reviews

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Windsor Proof

Windsor, ON N8X 1X3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

144 reviews

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DC Basement Waterproofing

2221 Dougall Ave, Windsor, ON N8X 1S7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

397 reviews

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Supreme Basement Solutions

5156 Ure St Ste 2, Oldcastle, ON N0R 1L0, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

116 reviews

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Advanced Basement Systems

23576 Prince Albert Rd, Chatham, ON N7M 5J7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

581 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

Yes, the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program (BFP) provides up to $3,500 per property. This covers 100% of the cost for backwater valves (up to $1,450) and sump pumps with overflow systems (up to $2,000).

In 2026, a backwater valve installation costs between $1,600 and $3,700. Homeowners can significantly offset this with the municipal subsidy, which covers up to $1,450 of the total invoice.

Windsor's heavy clay soil retains high levels of moisture and is physically harder to excavate than sandy soils. This typically increases labor and excavation costs by 15% to 20% compared to other regions in Ontario.

Interior drainage systems typically cost $70 to $150 per linear foot, while full exterior excavation and membrane systems range from $150 to $325 per linear foot due to the extensive labor and equipment required.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 3 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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