Basement Waterproofing in Appleton, WI

Soil and water in Appleton

Appleton is in the Fox River lowland, where glacial Lake Oshkosh left silt and clay sediment. The state survey notes the last readvance of the Green Bay Lobe stopped near the present location of Appleton. (Source: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, General Geology and Natural Resources of Winnebago County (WOFR2004-03); WGNHS, Preliminary Quaternary Geologic Map of the Northern Fox River Lowland.)

Appleton is the largest city in the Fox Cities and the Outagamie County seat, built along the Fox River.

Common basement waterproofing calls

• Water on the floor after heavy rain or snowmelt
• Damp walls or white mineral deposits (efflorescence)
• Musty smell in the basement
• Planning to finish the basement and want it dry first

There are two broad approaches: managing water that gets in (interior drain tile and a sump pump) or stopping it at the wall from outside (excavation and exterior membrane). A local pro can inspect and explain which fits your home.