Before & After Photos

Before:
In Birnamwood, WI, a homeowner noticed a basement wall beginning to bow inward, with a long horizontal crack forming through the center of the block. Shawano County’s clay-heavy soils expand during wet seasons and freeze–thaw cycles, pushing laterally against below-grade walls. As the pressure increased, the wall developed widening mortar-joint separation, inward deflection, and difficulty opening a nearby interior door — classic signs of active foundation movement driven by soil expansion.

After:
Sure-Dry installed the PowerBrace™ system to stabilize the failing wall and halt further inward movement. Each steel beam was laser-aligned, secured to the slab and floor-joist system, and torque-adjusted to apply controlled corrective pressure. The anchors were verified for proper engagement before final tightening.
The wall is now fully supported, with the option for gradual adjustment over time — a long-term stabilization solution ideal for Central Wisconsin’s moisture-responsive soils.

Before tackling the foundation woes in Tigerton, WI, this homeowner noticed worrying signs of wall instability—captured in our 'before' photo. We sprang into action with our GeoLock Wall Anchor solution, renowned for stabilizing and straightening foundation walls over time. The transformation is evident in the 'after' photo. Thanks to our team's dedicated expertise, the homeowner can now enjoy peace of mind, knowing their home stands on a remarkably more secure and lasting foundation.

Before: A homeowner in Tigerton, WI had a small crawl space where the floor system above was no longer receiving the support it needed. Inadequate or failing supports beneath a home can lead to symptoms such as sagging floors, uneven areas, or movement in the structure above.

After: Sure-Dry installed SmartJack® crawl space supports to stabilize the floor system from below. Even in a small, tight crawl space, SmartJack supports can be positioned beneath the home's structural beams to provide strong, adjustable support. The system transfers the weight of the floor system through engineered steel columns to stable support below, helping prevent further settlement and, in appropriate conditions, allowing portions of the floor to be lifted toward their original position.

The homeowner now has a permanently stabilized floor system supported by a crawl space repair solution designed for long-term performance.

For more crawl space repair projects in Tigerton, WI click here.

Before: A homeowner in Tigerton, WI had block foundation walls showing signs of inward movement and instability. As pressure builds in the soil outside a foundation, block walls can begin to bow inward and develop horizontal or stair-step cracks. Wisconsin’s changing soil moisture, frost, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles can contribute to this pressure and make foundation movement worse over time.

After: Sure-Dry used a combination of GeoLock® Wall Anchors and PowerBrace™ supports to permanently stabilize the affected block walls. GeoLock anchors connect the foundation wall to stable soil beyond the home using heavy-duty steel earth anchors, while PowerBrace uses steel beams installed along the interior of the foundation wall. Both systems are designed to stop further inward movement and may provide opportunities to improve the wall’s position over time when conditions allow. The homeowner now has a professionally stabilized foundation with solutions specifically selected for the different conditions throughout the basement.

For more foundation repair projects in Tigerton, WI click here.

In Presque Isle, WI, this cabin faced issues with sagging floors, an all-too-common problem due to weakened joists or excessive spans. The before photo shows the visible floor drop, which was a concern for the homeowner. To solve this, our certified team installed the SmartJack® System. As the after photo illustrates, this innovative solution stabilized and lifted the floors back to their original elevation. The SmartJack’s galvanized steel construction and adjustable threading ensure lasting durability, providing the homeowner with peace of mind and a secure living space.