Before & After Photos

Before:
A homeowner in Laona had a damp, musty crawl space with exposed soil and falling insulation. Moisture from the ground was raising humidity levels throughout the home, leading to condensation on ducts and musty odors inside the living space. The unsealed crawl space also made the area inefficient and uncomfortable year-round.

After:
The crew encapsulated the crawl space using the CleanSpace® system, sealing the floor and walls with a heavy-duty vapor barrier designed to block moisture and humidity. Drainage matting was placed beneath the liner for proper water flow, and all seams were sealed for a continuous, airtight barrier.

The crawl space is now dry, clean, and energy-efficient, helping improve air quality and comfort throughout the home.

Before the project, the homeowner in Laona, WI was dealing with recurring water issues along the basement perimeter and cold, damp foundation walls. During heavy rains and spring snowmelt, water appeared at the cove joint where the floor meets the wall, leaving damp bands, minor puddling, and efflorescence on the slab. The existing sump pump system was basic and unprotected, offering limited redundancy and leaving the homeowner concerned about failures during storms or power outages. Bare concrete walls contributed to heat loss, condensation, and a persistent musty odor that made the space uncomfortable and unreliable for storage or future finishing.

After Sure-Dry completed the work, the basement was upgraded with a comprehensive waterproofing and wall system designed for long-term performance in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. A WaterGuard® interior French drain was installed along the affected walls at the footing to intercept groundwater and cove joint seepage before it reaches the floor surface. The drainage system was directed into a TripleSafe® sump pump system, providing three levels of pump protection in a sealed basin to manage normal flow, high-demand events, and power outages. The walls were covered with Basement to Beautiful™ wall panels, adding insulation value, a clean finished surface, and a thermal break between the cold concrete and the interior space.
The homeowner now has a dry, warmer, and more useful basement in Laona, WI, with wall moisture, groundwater, and sump discharge managed by a coordinated interior drainage and wall panel system that supports future finishing plans.

Before:
A homeowner in Wrightstown, WI, wanted to add an egress window to their basement to increase natural light and ensure the space met safety code requirements. The original basement windows were small and inefficient, allowing minimal light and ventilation while offering no safe exit in case of emergency. The homeowner wanted a professional installation that would improve comfort, appearance, and peace of mind.

After:
Sure-Dry’s team excavated the exterior area and installed a complete egress window system, including a large, code-compliant window, a durable window well, and a clear cover to keep out water and debris. Drainage stone was placed at the bottom of the well to maintain proper water flow and prevent buildup around the foundation. The new window provided a bright, open feel while meeting all modern safety and egress requirements.

The homeowner was extremely pleased with how much brighter and more inviting the basement became, along with the added safety and value the new installation provided.

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To stop the water problem before it gets in this homeowner's home, we installed a waterproof drainage mat to the outside of their home. This will prevent water from seeping into their basement, guaranteeing them a dry basement!