Before & After Photos

Before
A homeowner in New Franken, WI contacted Sure-Dry about foundation wall movement in a basement where our team had installed a basement waterproofing system many years earlier. While the existing waterproofing continued addressing groundwater around the basement, the foundation walls had developed a separate structural concern that required attention. Bowing or inward-moving basement walls can develop as pressure from the surrounding soils increases, particularly with Northeast Wisconsin’s changing moisture levels and freeze-thaw conditions. The homeowner turned back to Sure-Dry to evaluate the foundation and determine the appropriate foundation repair solution.
After
Sure-Dry installed the PowerBrace™ Wall Stabilization System along the affected foundation walls. The engineered steel beams were secured tightly against the walls and anchored at the basement floor and framing above to provide permanent stabilization without requiring excavation outside the home. The system is designed to prevent additional inward movement and, when conditions allow, can be adjusted over time in an effort to improve the wall’s position. With the PowerBrace system installed alongside the home's existing waterproofing improvements, the homeowner now has protection addressing both water management and structural stability in the basement.
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Before A homeowner in Oconto, WI, was dealing with two significant basement concerns: sagging floors caused by inadequate structural support and water entering the basement during wet conditions. Weak or settling supports beneath the floor system can allow beams and joists to move downward, while groundwater entering around the foundation can leave the basement damp and vulnerable to additional damage. The homeowner contacted Sure-Dry for both structural repair and basement waterproofing to address the problems together.
After Sure-Dry installed the SmartJack Structural Support System to provide adjustable supplemental support beneath the affected floor framing and help stabilize the sagging areas. The basement was also protected with the WaterGuard Interior Drainage System, installed along the perimeter to capture water entering around the foundation and direct it toward a SuperSump Sump Pump System for removal from the home. WaterGuard is positioned below the floor but above the footing to help keep the system out of the soil "mud zone," while SuperSump provides reliable pumping capacity for collected groundwater.
The homeowner now has improved structural support beneath the floors along with a basement waterproofing system designed to manage incoming groundwater.
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Notice in the photos, the foundation wall in this Mishicot, WI home was initially bowing inward, posing a risk to the house's stability. The homeowner sought reliable solutions, and we delivered with our GeoLock Wall Anchor System. Now, the wall is securely stabilized by heavy-duty steel anchors, embedded in the ground to prevent any further movement. As you can see, we've mitigated the issue effectively, enhancing structural soundness and safeguarding property value. Homeowners can now enjoy lasting peace of mind, knowing that their foundation is well-protected by Sure-Dry's proven systems.

Before: 1920s Basement with Serious Structural Issues

This home in Two Rivers, WI has some colorful history—it was once a Prohibition-era speakeasy in the 1920s. But behind the charm, the basement was showing serious signs of structural trouble. The block foundation walls were in stage 3 failure, with bowing, stair-step cracking, and visible movement. On top of that, water intrusion was a constant issue, and moisture was affecting the space year-round.

After: Structurally Sound, Dry & Ready for the Next 100 Years

To save the foundation and waterproof the basement for good, the Sure-Dry team installed a comprehensive solution:

• GeoLock® Wall Anchors, CarbonArmor® wall straps, and PowerBraces™ to stabilize different sections of the block wall depending on the severity of movement

• WaterGuard® interior drainage system to capture and redirect incoming water

• A SuperSump® Plus sump pump for reliable water removal

• RimTight® insulation to seal off rim joists and improve energy efficiency

• Our licensed Master Plumber relocated the home’s water heater and pressure tank to allow for system installation and proper layout

Now the basement is dry, secure, and reinforced from every angle—ready to stand strong for another century.

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Before

A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI was preparing to remodel their unfinished basement and wanted to make the space more functional as part of the project. Before finishing the basement, they needed to address an important part of the plan: adding an egress window.

The home had a poured concrete foundation, which meant creating the new window opening required precisely cutting through the existing foundation wall. Installing the egress system before framing, drywall and other finishing work also allowed the project to be completed without having to disturb a newly remodeled basement later.

After

Sure-Dry installed a new egress window system in the poured concrete foundation.

Our crew carefully created the properly sized opening through the foundation wall and installed the window and exterior window well. The larger opening brings considerably more natural light into what had previously been an unfinished basement while providing the emergency escape and rescue opening needed when creating certain types of finished living or sleeping spaces.

Completing this work before the basement remodel also gave the homeowner a better starting point for planning the finished space around the new window rather than trying to retrofit an egress system afterward.

With the new egress window installed, this Two Rivers homeowner can move forward with their basement remodeling plans with a brighter, more usable space and an important safety feature already incorporated into the project.

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