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Basement waterproofing

Basement size, water pressure, system type, drainage channels, pumps, floor works and finishes.

Published benchmark£40–£250per m²

This source is older than the others and is shown as a broad benchmark only. System design, drainage and pumping can dominate total cost.

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What changes the price?

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Basement size, water pressure, system type, drainage channels, pumps, floor works and finishes.

Price depends on scope

DampDeck does not publish a made-up national price where the real scope can vary substantially.

Main cost drivers

Basement size, water pressure, system type, drainage channels, pumps, floor works and finishes.

Compare quotes properly

Make sure quotes describe the diagnosis, preparation, remedial work, making good, exclusions and any ongoing maintenance. A cheaper quote is not equivalent if the scope is different.

Published UK benchmark
£40–£250
per m²

This source is older than the others and is shown as a broad benchmark only. System design, drainage and pumping can dominate total cost.

SourceCheckatrade · source updated 2024-05 · DampDeck reviewed 2026-09-03View source →
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What a useful written quote should make clear

1

The diagnosis and evidence supporting the proposed work.

2

Preparation, access, protection and removal work included.

3

The exact remedial system or repair specification.

4

Making good, decoration, waste removal and exclusions.

5

Maintenance, guarantees and what happens if the symptom returns.

Ready to compare quotes?

Get the cause reasonably clear first.

Then ask local specialists to quote against the same scope so you can make a meaningful comparison.