What a waterproofing work order is for
Basement jobs happen inside a lived-in house: jackhammers, dust, wheelbarrows of concrete through the kitchen. A work order with the walls to trench, the sump spot, the discharge route and the dust plan keeps the crew efficient and the homeowner's house clean. It also records the test at the end, which the warranty depends on.
What to put on a waterproofing work order
- Walls to trench and footage.
- Sump location and discharge route.
- Dust walls and floor protection.
- What to move or protect.
- Electrical outlet for the pump.
- Test before leaving.
A worked example
Start day for the drain tile job. Prices are hidden.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set dust wall and protect stairs | 1 | each | Your price |
| Trench along north and east walls | 120 | ft | Your price |
| Lay drain tile and gravel to sump | 120 | ft | Your price |
| Set sump basin and pumps | 1 | each | Your price |
| Run discharge to side yard | 1 | each | Your price |
| Patch floor over trench | 120 | ft | Your price |
Put the debris route and the dedicated outlet in site notes. A pump plugged into the same circuit as the freezer is a callback waiting to happen.
Line items waterproofing contractors use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Interior drain tile | ft | Along the walls where water enters, to a sump. |
| Sump pump, installed | each | Pump, basin and discharge line. |
| Battery backup pump | each | Runs when the power is out. |
| Exterior excavation and membrane | ft | Dig to the footing, membrane and new drain. |
| Crack injection | each | Per crack; say the material. |
| Wall vapor barrier | sq ft | Directs wall seepage to the drain. |
| Downspout extensions or buried lines | ft | Moves roof water away from the foundation. |
| Regrading at foundation | hour | Slope soil away from the house. |
| Window well drain and cover | each | Common leak source. |
| Dehumidifier | each | For damp basements after water control. |
| Concrete floor patch over trench | ft | After drain tile is laid. |
| Remove finished wall material | sq ft | When drywall or paneling blocks the work. |
| Permit | each | Some towns require permits for excavation or sump discharge. |
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer, the site and the date.
- Add who is assigned, the arrival window and access.
- List the tasks and materials in the order the crew will need them.
- Put gate codes, pets and anything to protect in the site notes.
- Print it for the truck or send it to the crew's phone as a PDF.
Free tools for waterproofing
- Basement waterproofing cost calculator
- French drain cost calculator
- Foundation repair cost calculator
- Mold remediation cost calculator
The same work order for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, drywall, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, gutter, handyman, hvac, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, remodeling, roofing, septic, snow removal, solar, tree service, window cleaning.
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