Basement Waterproofing in Edina, MN
Two creeks wind through Edina, MN, and in June 2014 one of them, Minnehaha Creek, rose higher than anyone had ever measured. Whether your lower level backs onto the water or sits uphill, describe the dampness in a brief request and one independent local contractor will reach out.
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Basement Water Problems in Edina, MN
Edina is a city in Hennepin County about 7 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis, home to roughly 54,356 people (2025 Census estimate). Minnehaha Creek and Nine Mile Creek both cross it. When the Twin Cities logged 11.36 inches of rain in June 2014 (MN DNR), Edina's sewer system ran at capacity with more than 20 backup reports, and MPR reported, "Our lift stations are at capacity, but they're keeping up."
In June 2024 the creek rose again. On a cul-de-sac backing onto it, a longtime resident told KSTP that water had stood about three and a half feet high for almost six months in 2014, and he was lifting belongings off his basement floor. Edina Public Works filled about 2,000 sandbags.
Edina, MN Homes: Newer Medians, Older Districts
Edina split from Richfield Township and became a village in 1888, among Minneapolis's first incorporated suburbs. Andrew Craik, a mill owner from Edinburgh, had renamed his mill the "Edina Mill," and the name won a village vote, 47 to 42. Morningside, the first suburban development, left in 1920 and rejoined in 1966. Southdale Center is the country's oldest indoor mall.
Census survey data date Edina's typical home to about 1971, the newest of the five towns here, and its $646,300 median value is the highest. Still, about 8% of homes predate 1940 and 19% are from the 1950s, about 31% before 1960, in older districts such as Country Club District. About 54% of 24,071 homes are single-family detached; about 72% are owner-occupied.
What Local Contractors Do in Edina, MN
- Full basement waterproofing. Interior drain tile and a sump suit a finished lower level; an exterior membrane means digging up landscaping.
- Leak repair. Seepage hides behind drywall, so the first clue may be a musty smell or a baseboard stain.
- Foundation crack repair. Poured walls from the 1960s and 1970s often show thin shrinkage cracks that take injection.
- Sump pump installation. Near the creeks, ask about capacity, an alarm and battery backup; connecting a sump to a sewer line is plumbing for a licensed plumbing contractor.
- Basement drainage. Regrading a sloped lot and sending downspouts away from your house and the neighbors'.
The full waterproofing and crack repair pages cover the methods.
Ponds, Pumps and the Nine Mile Creek Record
Barr Engineering (2025) calls Morningside "a low-lying, landlocked area prone to flooding." Enlarged Weber and Lynn/Kipling ponds and a new pump station lower the flood exposure of more than 160 homes and other buildings, and Weber Pond now holds 150% more water in a 100-year storm.
On Nine Mile Creek, the record is older: the watershed sat at the center of the July 1987 storm, with more than 11 inches in 24 hours (Nine Mile Creek Watershed District).
Creek floods and seepage are different problems: groundwater can climb in a wet season, and clay-heavy soil can hold water against a wall. Water coming up a floor drain is a sewer matter; Edina runs its own sanitary sewers, so tell the City of Edina's public works department.
Edina, MN Permits and the Grading Line
Edina's Building Inspections office, 4801 W. 50th St., answers at 952-826-0372 on weekdays from 7:30 to 4:30, and grading permits have their own number, 952-826-0371. A job that excavates outside the walls or repairs the structure generally needs an Edina building permit. Plumbing and sewer work needs its own permit, which a licensed plumbing contractor takes out, and the contractor tells you which permits a job requires. Whether interior drain tile alone needs one is a question for that office.
National Price Ranges for Edina, MN Homes
These are Fixr's 2026 national rows, not Edina quotes; restoring a finished lower level costs extra.
| Cost row | Figure | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical basement waterproofing project | about $3,000 to $10,000 (average about $5,000) | Fixr national (2026) |
| Interior perimeter drain, per linear foot | $40 to $120 | Fixr national (2026) |
| Sump pump installation | $600 to $2,500 | Fixr national (2026) |
| Epoxy crack injection, per crack | $250 to $1,000 | Fixr national (2026) |
| Waterproof paint or sealant, per sq ft | $1 to $8 | Fixr national (2026) |
For a figure sized to your basement, open the cost calculator.
A Simpler Start in Edina, MN
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- Verify it yourself. Search dli.mn.gov/license-and-registration-lookup and look for the license number on the contractor's ads, card and contract.
- Get it in writing. A licensee's estimate must spell out the services, materials and total price, signed and dated.
- Pay as work proceeds. DLI advises a modest deposit, never full payment before work starts.
Two Quick Checks for an Edina, MN House
Enter your address to confirm coverage, then try the wet basement checker, which separates seepage, drainage and sewer clues in five steps.
What Edina, MN Homeowners Ask
My house is from the 1970s. Can its basement still leak?
Yes. Half a century is long enough for drain tile to clog and a sump to wear out, and poured walls often carry shrinkage cracks. New patios or additions can also change how water drains around the house.
Will the Morningside pond project keep my basement dry?
The ponds hold more stormwater, which eases surface flooding, but they can't fix a cracked wall, a clogged drain or a worn pump in one house. Seepage still deserves its own look.
We back onto Minnehaha Creek. What should we ask a contractor?
Ask how the pump is sized, whether it has a battery backup and alarm, where it discharges, and how that line handles freezing weather. Get warranty terms in writing, including whether they transfer if you sell.
Does homeowners insurance cover a basement backup?
It depends on your policy. Many policies need an add-on before they cover a sewer backup, and slow seepage is often left out. Read the policy and ask your insurer or agent; this site doesn't deal with insurance in any way.
More Towns Nearby
Next door to the east, Richfield, MN has its own page, as does Golden Valley, MN, a short drive north.
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