Typical installed ranges for every project we do, from HomeGuide's 2026 national cost guides, plus a local labor cost index from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. Free to use and cite.
BDry Alabama does not price from a chart, so the ranges below are not our prices. They are the typical installed ranges HomeGuide publishes for each project type in its 2026 cost guides, the same figures used on our project pages, so a homeowner can plan before the free inspection. Foundation work in particular varies with the number of piers and the depth to firm soil, which only a measurement on site can settle.
The labor table is a local labor cost index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW program (2023 annual averages, all industries), where 1.00 is the national average weekly wage. The Birmingham, AL metro's average weekly wage of $1,266 sits below the national $1,392, a labor index of 0.91, which is one reason a Birmingham area job can land in the lower half of a national range once materials, which are priced nationally, are accounted for. We show the index as context, never as a multiplier. Your exact price comes from a free inspection.
Installed ranges by project type, with the BDry warranty that applies and the guide each range comes from. Tap any project for the full local guide and FAQs.
| Project type | Typical installed range | Basis | BDry warranty | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Repair | $4,500 to $20,000 | typical settling or sinking foundation repair, installed | Helical piers: life of the structure against further vertical settlement | HomeGuide foundation repair cost guide (Feb 2026): $4,500 to $20,000 for settling or sinking; helical piers $2,000 to $4,000 each (HomeGuide, Feb 2026) |
| Basement Waterproofing | $6,000 to $18,000 | typical basement waterproofing project, installed | Interior drainage (FreeFlo, TopFlo): lifetime | HomeGuide basement waterproofing cost guide (Jan 2026): $6,000 to $18,000; interior systems $6,000 to $12,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation | $3,000 to $15,000 | full crawl space encapsulation, installed | Encapsulation: life of the structure against material and workmanship defects | HomeGuide crawl space encapsulation cost guide (Jan 2026): $3 to $10 per sq ft, $3,000 to $15,000 total |
The individual repairs and add ons that make up most quotes, from the same HomeGuide 2026 guides.
| Project | Line item | Typical installed range |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Repair | Crack repair, epoxy or polyurethane injection | $250 to $800 per crack |
| Foundation Repair | Helical pier, per pier | $2,000 to $4,000 |
| Foundation Repair | Settling or sinking foundation, full repair | $4,500 to $20,000 |
| Foundation Repair | Bowing wall, steel or carbon fiber straps | $85 to $280 per linear foot |
| Foundation Repair | Bowing wall, typical 20 foot wall braced | $1,600 to $11,000 |
| Foundation Repair | Sunken slab lifted with polyurethane foam | $8 to $25 per sq ft |
| Foundation Repair | Structural engineer report, when required | $500 to $3,000 |
| Basement Waterproofing | Crack injection, per crack | $250 to $800 |
| Basement Waterproofing | Sump pump installation | $600 to $2,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing | Interior French drain with sump | $4,000 to $17,000 |
| Basement Waterproofing | Interior waterproofing system, total | $6,000 to $12,000 |
| Basement Waterproofing | Exterior waterproofing, total | $10,000 to $18,000 |
| Basement Waterproofing | Exterior French drain | $30 to $90 per linear foot |
| Basement Waterproofing | Regrading around the house | $1,000 to $5,000 |
| Basement Waterproofing | Whole house dehumidifier, installed | $1,500 to $3,500 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation | Full encapsulation, 1,000 sq ft | $3,000 to $10,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation | Full encapsulation, 1,500 sq ft | $4,500 to $15,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation | Full encapsulation, 2,000 sq ft | $6,000 to $20,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation | Vapor barrier only, installed | $2 to $4 per sq ft |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation | Crawl space dehumidifier, installed | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation | Interior crawl space drain with pump | $800 to $3,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation | Mold remediation before sealing | $1,500 to $4,000 |
Relative local labor cost from BLS QCEW wage data. Below 1.00 means labor in that metro costs less than the national average.
| Metro labor market | Avg weekly wage | Local labor cost index | Cities served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $1,266 | 0.91 | Birmingham, Hoover |
BDry Alabama gives free inspections and one written price, installed by our own crews, with financing available.
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BDry Alabama Foundation and Waterproofing Cost Index (2026). https://local.bdryalabama.com/cost-index. Project ranges from HomeGuide 2026 cost guides; local labor index from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW wage data.