Basement & foundation water
Find where the water is coming from, try the cheap fixes first, and know the fair price when you need a pro.
Tools and guides
- Basement leak finder & repair guideAnswer 5 questions to find why water is getting in.
- Basement waterproofing cost calculatorEstimate interior or exterior waterproofing for your basement.
- Water in crawl spaceWhat to do about standing water under the house.
- Crawl space vapor barrier costCompare DIY, pro vapor barrier and full encapsulation.
Basement leak causes and fixes
- Foundation Crack RepairDIY moderate · pro $200–$1,000
- Water Where the Basement Floor Meets the WallDIY pro only · pro $3,000–$10,000
- Basement Window Well Leaking? Causes, Fixes & CostDIY easy · pro $150–$600
- Basement Leaks When It Rains? Fix Grading & Downspouts FirstDIY easy · pro $500–$3,000
- Sump Pump RepairDIY easy · pro $400–$1,200
- Water Dripping in the Basement? Find a Pipe Leak & Cost to FixDIY moderate · pro $150–$4,700
- Damp Basement? Condensation vs. Leak Test & FixesDIY easy · pro $1,100–$2,800
- Basement Floor Drain Backing Up? Causes, Cleanup & PreventionDIY pro only · pro $1,000–$5,500