Before & After Photos

Before:
In Stevens Point, WI, a homeowner noticed a basement wall beginning to bow inward, with horizontal cracking developing through the center of the block. Pressure from moisture-heavy soils along the exterior caused the wall to shift inward—common symptoms of foundation movement in Portage County, especially where clay-rich soils expand during wet seasons. The displacement grew more noticeable during spring thaw, and concerns increased as the wall began to show measurable inward deflection.

After:
Sure-Dry installed a series of GeoLock® Wall Anchors to stabilize the failing basement wall and counteract the soil pressure responsible for the bowing. Each anchor rod was advanced into stable, undisturbed soils away from the foundation, then tensioned using calibrated torque readings to secure the wall in place. The system now provides long-term lateral support with the ability for future, incremental tightening.
This installation delivers reliable protection against seasonal soil expansion common throughout Central Wisconsin.

Before:
In Stevens Point, WI, a homeowner noticed a basement wall beginning to bow inward, with a long horizontal crack forming through the center of the block. As Portage County’s clay-heavy soils absorbed moisture, lateral pressure increased and forced the wall inward—especially during spring thaw. The bowing created noticeable inward deflection, mortar-joint separation, and difficulty closing a nearby interior door, all symptoms of an actively moving foundation wall.

After:
Sure-Dry installed the PowerBrace™ system to stabilize the failing wall and halt further inward movement. Each steel beam was precision-positioned, laser-aligned, and anchored at the floor and the sill area, then torque-adjusted to apply corrective pressure. The system now holds the wall secure with the potential for gradual, controlled straightening over time.
This installation provides long-term structural support ideal for Central Wisconsin’s moisture-responsive soil conditions.

In the before photo from Stevens Point, WI, you'll notice a severely settled and cracked concrete driveway slab. This posed functionality issues and compromised both safety and aesthetics for the homeowner. Our expert team at Sure-Dry tackled this using cutting-edge PolyLevel® and NexusPro® systems. The high-strength polyurethane foam was precisely injected through small holes to lift and level the slabs with pinpoint accuracy. Voids beneath the surface were stabilized while NexusPro ensured long-term sealing of cracks and joints, preventing future water-induced damage. The after photo showcases the transformation—stable, safe, and attractive.

Recently a homeowner decided they'd like to start finishing their basement in Rothschild, WI and reached out to Sure-Dry to schedule an egress window install.  Knowing that an egress was required by code, they wanted to know that things would be handled perfectly and thus why they chose Sure-Dry.  In a short half-day project we were able to install this access point for their basement.  Compare the before and after picture to see the finished product!

Before: A homeowner in Wautoma, WI contacted Sure-Dry after discovering severe bowing and cracking along a basement wall. The wall was gradually shifting inward due to years of soil pressure and moisture buildup, raising structural concerns.

After: Our team installed the GeoLock® Channel Anchor System to permanently stabilize the wall. Anchors were driven into stable soil outside the home and connected to interior steel channels that distribute pressure evenly.

The system halted wall movement and provided the strength needed to restore long-term stability and safety.