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6 years ago

The posts and responses on these boards have been very helpful. Thanks! We just broke ground a couple of weeks ago, and our foundation is laid. They had to dig about 6 feet underground (we're going to have about 9' ceilings in our basement, and we went ahead and put a weeping tile drainage system on the interior because of the moisture that low in the ground. We also opted for a spray sealing (500). That change order total cost is $3500. We already have an exterior weeping tile and sealant as well. We just made sure that we're protected from flooding, and it's cheaper now than later when all the walls are exposed. What are the typical prices for this? The whole basement foundation is about 1100sqft.

Comments (13)

  • 6 years ago

    Depending on site conditions ... it is always better to go with PVC vs some sort of Black Corrugated Pipe. Neither have anything to do with waterproofing. Not sure what the heck is spray sealing either. And only for $500?


    There are different waterproofing methods: such as but not limited application of real waterproofing membrane (not $500), [and] installing dimple mat systems like Delta-ms [now too many vendors to cite], etc.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Prices vary regionally. Regions vary about every five miles.

  • 6 years ago

    BT and Mark. Thanks for responding. The itemized list is $3000 for the weeping tile drainage system (6'), which I believe is the dimple mat you're talking about and $500 to spray coat the interior basement walls underneath the dimple mat. Thus, the $3500. Thanks.

  • 6 years ago

    I guess I was completely off.


    I thought that what common called a weeping tile is s a porous pipe used for underground water collection or discharge. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weeping_tile


    Drain matts on the other hand is this https://www.dorken.com/en/our-products/products/residential/delta-drain.php


    Apparently I am way off.


  • PRO
    6 years ago

    If I were you, I'd be spending my money for waterproofing on the exterior of the basement wall...where the water will be.

  • 6 years ago

    Thanks, we’re already sealing and putting an exterior drain system. We’re just adding layers of redundancy.

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    LOL We actually looked into Galveston construction and "basements" while there. This one looks low to me.



    Always check conditions. Don't trust anyone with water or water proofing. Verify with the builder. Nothing worse than active leaks. One of my houses had double connected pits installed by us. For $50 the overflow was directed to pit two with the backup and a redundant drain. Pump2 would activate alarm alert when running.



  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I wonder if the OP has damp proofing mixed up with waterproofing. Two different things.

  • 6 years ago

    Virgil, I might have them mixed up, but I think we have that covered. We have a drain tile system on the exterior and interior of the wall and a sealant on the exterior foundation already. They just wanted to add another level of protection with the weeping tile drainage system on the interior on top of sealing the interior walls. I think that covers damp proofing and water proofing. This stuff is all new to me!

  • 6 years ago

    We have a drain tile system on the exterior and interior of the wall

    I did that once when I realized there was running underground water just a few feet from the rear of the excavation. We also backfilled with river run gravel, as it holds water while it works its way to the drains which, at that time, were connected to the municipal storm sewer.

  • 6 years ago

    Interior foundation waterproofing systems can sometimes include a dehumidifier additionally. Interior basement waterproofing is sometimes more affordable than exterior waterproofing. In some cases, interior waterproofing is the individual probability because of there not being quite an area between successive door neighbor's house.

  • PRO
    6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    OP, can you describe the "waterproofing" applied to the exterior face of your basement wall?

    If it's limited to spray on or rolled on material, chances are it's damp proofing, not waterproofing.

    How serious is the underground water issue on your property?

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