Basement Waterproofing Cost in Akron (2026)

No cost guide publishes Akron-only prices, so the figures below are national ranges from Fixr (February 2026) and This Old House (March 2026). A local provider prices the job after an inspection.

The overall range. Fixr puts the average basement waterproofing job at about $5,000, with most between $3,000 and $10,000. This Old House lists interior methods at about $3,000, exterior methods at $7,000 or more, and $8,000 to $18,000 when both are done.

Interior drain on one wall. A 30-foot leaking wall with interior drain tile at Fixr's $40 to $120 per foot comes to $1,200 to $3,600, plus a sump pump and pit at $800 to $2,000. Total: about $2,000 to $5,600.

Full perimeter. A 30-by-40 basement has 140 feet of wall: $5,600 to $16,800 for the drain at the same rates, before the pump.

Exterior excavation. This Old House lists $7,000 to $15,000, and about $20,000 or more for full excavation with drains and membranes.

Smaller fixes. Crack injection runs $250 to $1,000 per crack (Fixr), regrading $500 to $3,000 and gutters $3 to $30 per foot.

Why Akron quotes vary. The median Akron home was built in 1954 (ACS 2024 5-year), and older basements can need crack work, a new pit and drainage together. Ask for every item as a separate line so quotes can be compared. Permits add $75 to $500 nationally, per Fixr.