Greenway LS Drainage Systems
Working from De Pere, the yard drainage contractor installs French drains and works on sump pumps. It serves Green Bay on weekdays only, with free estimates.
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Basement flooding and sewer backup in Green Bay
Plumbers for backwater valves, sump pumps and drains.
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Green Bay has a specific rule about where sump water goes. Under the city's plumbing code, a sump pump in new construction must discharge into a storm sewer where one is available or can be made available. Where there is none, it must discharge to the surface at least 10 feet from the foundation. The code also says discharge may not create a nuisance, such as icing on a City street or sidewalk, ponds of standing water, or flow over adjoining property. If the discharge is directed to the street, a permit from the Director of Public Works is required. For you, this means a sump pump or drain job is not just a matter of the pit and the pump. Before you hire, ask where the discharge line will end, whether a permit applies, and how the contractor will keep water off the sidewalk in winter. Ask for the discharge route in writing on the quote, and keep a copy of any permit.
Mainline Drain & Sewer Cleaning
A family business, the Green Bay cleaner works on drains, sewers and sump pumps. It is open seven days a week, into the evening, with a 60-day guarantee on its work.
Also serves Appleton
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Pouwels Basement Specialists LLC
Its battery backup sump pumps and weeping tile work sit alongside basement waterproofing. Service reaches Green Bay, Appleton, De Pere and Kewaunee, six days a week into the evening.
Also serves Appleton
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Rollie’s Rooter Service
Open 24 hours a day, every day, the family-owned firm replaces sump pumps and clears drains. It works in Luxemburg and Kewaunee and has been in business for over 25 years.
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Everdry Waterproofing Fox Cities
Founded in 1983, the Appleton firm focuses on basement waterproofing, sump pumps and foundation crack repair. It serves Green Bay, Little Chute, Brillion and Pulaski, and offers a lifetime warranty.
Also serves Appleton
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Tureks Plumbing Services
Family-owned, and based in Appleton, the firm handles sump pumps, sewer line repair and drain cleaning. It covers De Pere, Combined Locks and Kimberly too, with a two-year warranty and financing available.
Also serves Appleton
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Apple Creek Plumbing, LLC
Sump pumps are among the jobs this Appleton plumber takes on, alongside plumbing installation and remodeling. It also gives free estimates.
Also serves Appleton
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Hockers Home Services
Open around the clock, every day, the company based in De Pere works on sump pumps, sewer lines and drains. It also offers backup power and heating and cooling emergency work, with free estimates.
Also serves Appleton
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Vern Kummers Plumbing, Inc.
Established in 1976, the Green Bay company handles sump pumps and drain cleaning. It works across De Pere, Denmark and Bellevue, and keeps weekday hours only.
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Titletown Basements
The basement contractor, a family business in Green Bay, handles waterproofing, sump pumps and flooded basements. It offers free estimates and a lifetime warranty.
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Beno Plumbing
Since 1926, the family-owned Green Bay firm handles sump pumps and flooded basements, working with Zoeller, Kohler and Navien. Emergency service is offered, and estimates are free.
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Edwin C Garot Plumbing & Heating
Dating back to 1946, the Green Bay firm works on sump pumps and drain cleaning. Its area reaches Luxemburg, Denmark, Abrams and New Franken, and it is open weekdays.
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Keith Petersen Plumbing Inc
Operating since 1980, the family-owned firm, now in its second generation, takes on sump pumps and drain cleaning. It works with Zoeller, Kohler and Navien equipment and offers a 1-year labor and installation warranty.
Also serves Appleton
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Salm Plumbing Sewer & Drain
Sump pumps, including battery back-up models, are installed, repaired and replaced by this Appleton business. Camera inspection of drains and sewers is also offered, and it works on weekdays only.
Also serves Appleton
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Twirl Sewer Service
Serving the Green Bay area since 1954, the company clears drains and sewer lines. It also works in De Pere, Ashwaubenon and Suamico, with a focus on sewer backup prevention.
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What to know in Green Bay
Wisconsin's building code (SPS 321.17) says a sump pit shall discharge to natural grade or be equipped with a pump. Storm building subdrains shall discharge into a sump whose contents are automatically lifted and discharged, dispersed or used as the code allows.
Wisconsin's DHS says water damage can often lead to unhealthy mould growth within days of floodwaters receding. It suggests consulting a professional with flood cleanup experience to assess how serious a mould problem is and how best to remove it.
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Wisconsin DHS guidance for cleaning household surfaces with visible mould is to mix 1 cup of household bleach with 1 gallon of water. Wash the surfaces with the mixture, scrub rough surfaces with a stiff brush, and let them air dry.
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Before you hire
Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.
Questions about hiring in Green Bay
Where can a sump pump discharge in Green Bay?
For new construction, the city's plumbing code says the pump must discharge into a storm sewer where one is available or can be made available. If there is no storm sewer, it must discharge to the surface at least 10 feet from the foundation. Ask your contractor which applies to your lot. City of Green Bay (source, opens in a new tab)
Do I need a permit to send sump water to the street?
In Green Bay, if the discharge is directed to the street, a permit from the Director of Public Works is required. The discharge also may not cause a nuisance such as icing on a sidewalk or flow over a neighbour's property. Ask who will apply for the permit. City of Green Bay (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a quote for basement flooding prevention include?
A useful quote lists each task, such as pump, valve, drain or waterproofing work, along with the materials, the discharge route, who pulls any permit, the timeline, and the warranty terms. A vague one-line quote makes comparing offers hard, so ask contractors to itemize.
How do I compare quotes from different contractors?
Compare like with like: the same scope, the same discharge plan, and the same warranty. Ask each contractor to confirm their licence and insurance, and ask how they handle permits. A quote that leaves out the discharge plan or permit is incomplete, so ask them to add it before you decide.