Before & After Photos

The sump pump in the Rhinelander, WI home failed during this year's spring thaw, and resulted in a flooded basement, and causing major damage to the boiler, water heater, and water softener resulting in all three having to be replaced. 

Sure-Dry installed our WaterGuard Drainage System, CleanSpace Wall Vapor Barrier, TripleSafe Sump Pump System, Sedona Dehumidifier, and Aspen Air Purifier to help with Carolyn’s breathing because she is on oxygen. The result is a clean, dry, and healthy basement for Carolyn. Carolyn was very pleased with the end result and does not have to worry about not being able to stay at home.

Facing a frightening situation with sinking foundations and alarming cracks in their basement walls and floors, a homeowner in Rhinelander, WI, turned to us for help. As you can see in the before picture, the damage was severe, threatening the home's safety and stability. Enter our solution: the dependable Push Pier system. Notice in the after photo how we successfully stabilized the foundation, essentially erasing the signs of damage, thus ensuring the home's structure is secure for years to come. Thanks to our team's expertise, the homeowner now enjoys peace of mind with a foundation that's as solid as our commitment to making reliable and long-lasting repair solutions.

Before: Cracked Walls, Water Issues & Sagging Kitchen Floor

This Rhinelander home had cracks in the crawl space walls from the day it was built—over 20 years ago. Over time, those cracks started letting in water, leaving the crawl space damp and musty. The lack of insulation made the space cold in winter, and the kitchen floor above had started to sag and flex when walked on. The homeowner knew it was time to fix both the moisture problem and the floor support.

After: Dry, Insulated & Structurally Supported

Our team installed a complete system to seal, insulate, and stabilize the crawl space:

• CleanSpace® vapor barrier and drainage matting to seal out moisture and improve drainage

• SilverGlo® insulation to regulate temperature and reduce humidity

• SmartJack® floor support posts to lift and stabilize the sagging kitchen floor

• A new airlock door with a reframed wall for a tight, secure seal

• BrightWall® panels to cover exposed wood and give the space a clean, bright finish

The result is a crawl space that’s dry, insulated, and providing strong support to the home above—and a kitchen floor that’s sturdy and level again.

Before
The homeowner in Rhinelander, WI was dealing with persistent water seepage along the cove joint where the basement floor meets the foundation walls. During heavy rains and spring snowmelt, water entered at the slab edge, creating damp perimeter zones, visible efflorescence, and a musty odor that raised concerns about mold and long-term damage. The existing sump setup was a basic pit with an aging pump and no continuous interior drainage system to collect groundwater from around the footing. As hydrostatic pressure built beneath the slab, water simply followed the path of least resistance into the basement, leaving the homeowner with an unreliable wet basement repair situation common in Wisconsin’s high water table areas.

After
Sure-Dry installed a WaterGuard® interior drainage system along the problem walls, positioning the drainage channel at the footing to capture groundwater before it can reach the finished floor surface. The WaterGuard system, equipped with a wall flange to collect wall and cove seepage, was directed into a new SuperSump® system featuring a durable liner, airtight lid, and a high-capacity pump designed for dependable sump pump installation in Wisconsin basements. Once the drainage components were installed and connected to a properly routed discharge line, the crew re-poured concrete over the trench to restore a clean, continuous floor edge while providing a long-term interior drainage system basement solution for this Rhinelander, WI home.
The homeowner now has a dry, healthier basement environment and confidence that this basement waterproofing system will protect their Oneida County property through future storms and snowmelt cycles.

Before:
A homeowner in Rhinelander, WI was frustrated by recurring basement water leaks that left damp spots and musty odors along the floor. Moisture was entering at the cove joint — where the wall meets the floor — and the existing drainage setup wasn’t able to keep up. Over time, the problem threatened stored belongings and raised concerns about potential foundation damage.

After:
The Sure-Dry team installed a WaterGuard® interior drainage system to collect and channel groundwater toward a new SuperSump® system. This combination ensures effective water removal while preventing moisture buildup along the perimeter.

Now, the homeowner enjoys a clean, dry basement protected year-round from seepage and heavy Wisconsin rainfall.