We got a quote, is 2785 too much for an interior drainage system in the basement?

Question

We are tired of mopping up and toweling our basement and are thus caving into an interior drainage system. We got a quote for $2,785 from a very reputable company. They will install a drainage system along the sides of two 12 foot walls (Each wall 12 feet long). A gravity drain will take the water outside and away from the house. Is this a good price?

Answer 1

You can buy a  sump pump for less than half what you expect to pay.  Seems that is your problem.  I had neighbor put mine in.  

Answer 2

If it is water in your basement the chances are your foundation is cracked--you would be wiser to fix the problem on the exterior and install a french drain out there.  It may be a bit more but you won't have a stinky smell in your basement and no more wet floors or sweat.  If the basement is on a slab it will still sweat when the temp and humidity changes.  Lived on the wet side for years!!  

Answer 3

While I understand you would like an assurance you are spending your money wisely, the only thing you can count on here is guesses.

We simply cannot see what the actual problem is, how it will be or should be addressed, nor can we offer an honest evaluation of the costs since we are not at your home where ever that may be.

Two things I will suggest;  

get at least one other bid/proposal

ask for options and alternate solutions from both companies, such as;

try to determine from the contractors why they would rather address the interior mess rather than the root problem from the exterior ?

would a new membrane or waterproofing sealer address the problem ?

what about a coat of waterproofing ?

would a sump pump be a more viable option ?

I wish I could give you a definite yes or no answer to your question,,, fact is, there are too many variables involved