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Top-Rated Basement waterproofing pros in Appleton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Baker Electric and Sons
Baker Electric and Sons
4.1(
17
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Kevin called me the same day I posted the pro request. I scheduled him to come by to do a quote two days later and hired him at that point. Kevin replaced a scary exterior electrical outlet and power cord that powers a pool pump. The power cord was coming out of the ground and arcing and the old outlet was melted around a socket. Not good. Kevin fixed it right up and replaced and greatly improved the whole set up, including installing an exterior outlet and switch that are both protected by the weather. Very impressed and will hire Kevin again."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Maine House Lifting
Maine House Lifting
New to Angi
Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. \nIt is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. \nTo understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. \nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Spray foam insulation
Spray foam insulation
Spray foam insulation
Spray foam insulation
Spray foam insulation

+11

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Eastern Maine Drainage
Eastern Maine Drainage
5.0(
7
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eastern Maine Drainage was quick to assess our problem and Nate was able to set up an appointment within a few days to remedy our drainage issue. He was on time, communicated clearly, and was tidy with his work. Since I was at work while he was installing the new sump pump and drain line, he kept me in the loop about his progress. He had a detailed estimate that he stuck to, and he even deducted the cost of some PVC when he realized he didn't need as much as he initially planned. I would recommend him to anyone needing work in their basement."
Full Sump Pump install
Sump Pump Install
Trench drainage system
Trench drainage system
Drywall Demo Job

+6

Response time3 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by28%of homeowners
Avatar for octagon-restoration
octagon-restoration
4.7(
96
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After a hot water pressure relieve valve water leak in my basement caused some headache I called Octagon Cleaning who was out the next day. A brief assessement and the crew was at work cleaning up the mess. Great crew, very professional, and fast! Will definetly use again and recommend to anyone needing the service."
Water extraction.
Octagon vehicles
Drying structure damaged by water.
MOLD REMEDIATION
Dirty air duct.

+2

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Hilltop Drain & Plumbing
Hilltop Drain & Plumbing
4.7(
119
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Basement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hilltop Drain and Plumbing came to declog the main sewer drain that had backed up in our basement and had started to flood. It was pretty expensive but they did a good job and their response time was quick. $975 for 3 hours emergency plumbing on a Saturday evening. I would hire them again especially since plumbers in Maine seem to be going extinct."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for New England Home Renovations LLC
New England Home Renovations LLC
4.0(
311
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went wonderfully with this company.  They were very professional, listened to exactly what my problem was, and explained to me how they were going to diagnose the problem and/or solve it before doing any actual work.  Once they started, the team (three people came) worked together like a well-oiled machine.  One was in the room with diagnostics, one was at the fuse box looking for possible problems there, and the third went into the crawlspace beneath our house to look at the physical wiring.  Once the problem was found (there was a faulty wire beneath the house that had come loose from the junction box), it was fixed and tested within minutes and another full diagnostic was done to make sure there were no other possible issues.  They cleaned up after themselves very neatly.  They also replaced the light switch with a dimmer switch at no extra cost!  Well within my budget, and came in even lower than their original (FREE) estimate!  I would highly recommend this company to anyone in the Bergen County area.
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Before
After's
New boiler install
Removal of cast Iron to PVC.
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+37

Recommended by89%of homeowners
Bennett Family Carpentry& Remodeling
4.0(
5
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great work! Excellent customer service. Very knowledgeable in his field. Personable. I will be hiring him in the future in order to build my new home. I will be recommending Bob to anyone who is considering a construction project."
The start
day 1
McKenzie Ramp
 Out with the old
The beginning

+19

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hampton Enterprise LLC
3.7(
9
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was awesome.  He called back, but he was working in Reed field, North Carolina and he could not get to us for a couple of days.  By the time, he got to us we had already gotten the other estimates, and we were pleased with him.  Hampton guy was great.  He was really quick to get back to us, but he had other projects that he had already lined up.  The experience was very satisfactory.  He was very courteous, and prompt.  He was very honest in saying that he cannot get to us, and if we needed to have this work done now, then we need to have to get somebody else.  I appreciated that."
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
Avatar for Winkler Construction
Winkler Construction
5.0(
1
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tyler is great to work with! Communication is key when doing anything and he was always accessible for any questions concerns or changes. He put in my hardwood floor and tiled my bathroom as well as tiling a back splash in my kitchen. Weâ  ve also discussed siding my shed and perhaps a walkway. He pretty much does everything! I highly recommend."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing FAQs, answered by experts

The most challenging part of finishing a basement is addressing moisture control. Basement waterproofing is an essential task that requires a professional’s skills and knowledge. If you don’t properly waterproof your finished basement, it’ll be vulnerable to dampness, water damage, and mold growth. Ensuring proper insulation and ventilation to combat these issues while meeting building codes adds complexity to your remodeling project.

It is better to have a crawl space that is tailored to the outside temperature, your needs, and the season. For example, it is much better to have a vented space when it’s very hot outside and your AC bills are sky-high. Conversely, when the temperature drops and humidity rises, it is almost always better to have your vents shut and covered if possible.

The least expensive basement waterproofing methods include grading soil away from your home, installing downspout extenders on your gutter system, and applying a waterproof paint on the interior of the foundation walls. Installing a French drain is a relatively inexpensive method if you do the work yourself, although it’s labor-intensive and can be challenging to install properly.

It’s not the number of weep holes that should be of concern to builders but rather their spacing. Weep holes are usually spaced anywhere between 16 inches on center when using round tubes or wicking materials and 24 inches on center when using open-head joints. This is a more conservative spacing than the 33-inch maximum spacing on center that’s mentioned in the International Residential Code. All in all, the total number of weep holes a brick exterior should have will depend on the size of the structure.

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

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