Before & After Photos

Before
In Waupaca, WI, the homeowner wanted to finish the basement into a safe and livable space but had only small, non-compliant windows that offered no emergency escape route or natural light. The foundation wall suitable for installation was partially below grade with dense soil conditions, requiring careful excavation and drainage planning to prevent future water issues. During the inspection, Sure-Dry’s System Design Specialist evaluated the structure and confirmed that a full egress window installation was necessary to meet Wisconsin building code and ensure basement safety.

After
Sure-Dry’s certified crew excavated the area outside the foundation and used precision-cutting methods to create a clean opening for the new egress system. A durable, insulated egress window was installed along with a reinforced, rust-resistant window well featuring proper drainage tied into the home’s waterproofing system. After backfilling and restoring the exterior grade, the new window provided both a compliant emergency exit and significantly more daylight and ventilation.
The homeowner was pleased to have a safe, code-approved basement that now feels open, bright, and ready for finishing.

Sure-Dry is the most trusted and experienced egress window installer near you. Please click here to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate today!

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Solving Water Leaks and Musty Odors Every Time It Rains

Before: Wet Basement, Musty Smells, and No Peace of Mind

Every time it rained in Harshaw, this homeowner braced for water. The basement would get damp, musty odors filled the air, and their existing sump pump just couldn’t keep up with the groundwater coming in. The homeowner had dealt with it long enough—and wanted a real fix before things got worse.

After: Dual Sump Pump System and Interior Drainage Keep Basement Dry

To take full control of the moisture issues, our team installed a complete WaterGuard® interior drainage system, a brand-new SuperSump® Plus system, and tied it in with the home’s existing sump pump for extra protection. We also installed an IceGuard® discharge line system to prevent freezing or backups in winter.

Now, the basement stays dry, the air is fresh, and the homeowner has peace of mind—rain or shine.

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Before:
A homeowner in Berlin noticed recurring water along the wall–floor joint after storms. Puddles formed near storage areas, musty odors lingered, and their old sump setup left them anxious during power outages.

After:
We installed WaterGuard® interior perimeter drainage to capture seepage at the cove joint and direct it into an UltraSump® battery-backup pumping system for reliable removal—even if the power goes out.

Now the basement stays dry and usable year-round, with extra peace of mind during severe weather.

Before
In Berlin, WI, the homeowners wanted to make their basement safer and suitable for finishing but only had small, non-compliant windows that didn’t provide a code-approved escape route. The foundation wall where the egress would be installed was solid concrete and partially below grade, meaning excavation depth and drainage control were critical to prevent water intrusion. During inspection, Sure-Dry’s System Design Specialist confirmed that a full egress window installation would not only meet Wisconsin building code but also improve light and airflow in the basement.

After
Sure-Dry’s installation crew excavated the area alongside the foundation and cut a precise, properly sized opening through the concrete wall. A durable, energy-efficient egress window was installed with a reinforced, corrosion-resistant window well featuring an integrated drain tied directly into the home’s waterproofing system. Once sealed, backfilled, and regraded, the new installation provided a compliant emergency exit and enhanced the basement’s natural light and ventilation.
The homeowners were very satisfied with their safer, brighter, and fully code-compliant basement—ready for future finishing or living space expansion.

Sure-Dry is the most trusted and experienced egress window installer in Berlin. Please click here to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate today!

For more info. on egress windows, click here.

While there are a number of potential causes of cracked and bowing foundation walls, the most common reason is pressure from foundation soils.  When clay soils get wet, they can expand and put tremendous pressure on a wall. When this force exceeds the wall's ability to resist it, the wall begins to fail in different ways. Cracking, bowing and tilting are the most common symptoms of foundation wall failure. 

The block foundation wall of this home in Pine River, WI is an example of how pressure from the wet soil surrounding the foundation can cause bowing and cracking.  

To permanently stabilize this block foundation wall, Sure-Dry Basement Systems installed their Geo-Lock™ Foundation Wall Anchor System.  The Geo-Lock™ Foundation Wall Anchor System permanently stabilizes your basement walls, offering the best opportunity to straighten the walls without the cost and disruption of foundation replacement.  Heavy-duty, galvanized earth anchors are embedded in stable, undisturbed soil outside your foundation wall. Each anchor is connected by a steel rod to a wall plate that provides clamping pressure against the inside of the foundation wall. This method also offers the potential to straighten the wall back to its original position.