Wet lower levels are one of the most common repair calls in Edina. Most have a known cause, from runoff and grading to cracked walls and worn-out pumps, and most can be fixed for good.
Homes and basements in Edina
Edina ranges from 1920s and 1930s homes in its oldest neighborhoods to postwar ramblers and newer rebuilds. Older stone and block foundations and lots near Nine Mile Creek and Minnehaha Creek deserve a careful inspection.
What older south metro basements run into
- Stone or early block walls whose mortar lets water through
- No drain tile at all under the floor
- Water at the base of the wall after a hard rain or quick thaw
- Crumbling mortar, white mineral crust and a musty smell
Older foundations usually need interior drain tile along the footing feeding a new sump pump, plus repair of damaged mortar or wall sections. No two old basements are alike, so an on-site inspection matters most here.
Services in Edina
- Basement waterproofing: Keep water out of finished lower levels, walkouts and split-level basements.
- Interior drain tile: A perforated pipe at the footing that sends water to your sump before it reaches the floor.
- Sump pump installation and replacement: Replacement pumps, new basins and battery backups for storms and outages.
- Foundation crack repair: Seal leaking cracks in poured walls and get block wall cracks checked before they grow.
- Yard drainage and grading: Regrading, downspout extensions and drains that stop runoff before it reaches the wall.
Not sure what you need? Describe what you're seeing when you call; the contractor will find the cause on site. Related reading: Why walkout and split-level basements leak.
What it costs in Edina
| Service | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Basement waterproofing | $2,500 to $12,000+ | Small repairs cost far less; a full interior system along several walls is at the high end. |
| Interior drain tile | $3,500 to $12,000+ | Priced mostly by the linear foot; finished walls and deep footings add cost. |
| Sump pump installation and replacement | $700 to $2,500 | A straight swap is at the low end; a new basin, discharge line or backup adds to it. |
| Foundation crack repair | $350 to $1,200 per crack | Injection is at the low end; reinforcing a bowing wall costs much more. |
| Yard drainage and grading | $500 to $6,000 | Downspout extensions are at the low end; regrading a whole side of a house or adding a buried drain costs more. |
Rough ranges for planning only, based on typical published national and regional pricing. Your actual price comes from the contractor after an inspection.
How it works
Call or send a request
Tell us what's going on in your basement and where the home is. It takes about two minutes.
We pass it to one local contractor
Your request goes to one independent waterproofing contractor who covers your city, not to a list of companies.
They inspect and quote
The contractor schedules a visit, finds where the water is getting in and gives you a written estimate.
You decide
There's no obligation. Compare it with other quotes if you like and hire only if it makes sense.
Questions from Edina homeowners
What does waterproofing cost in Edina?
Most Edina jobs fall somewhere between about $2,500 and $12,000. A crack repair, pump replacement or downspout fix costs much less; a full drain tile system costs more. You get an exact price after the inspection.
How fast can a contractor get to Edina?
Spring melt and big storms are the busiest times. Calling is the quickest way onto a contractor's schedule in Edina.
Do I need a permit in Edina?
Structural foundation repair, and sometimes changes to where a sump discharges, can require a permit from the City of Edina. Your contractor should know the local rules and pull any permit needed.
Is the estimate really free?
Yes. Our referral is free, and the contractors we work with give free estimates in Edina.
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