Before & After Photos

Before
The homeowner in Little Chute, WI was in the process of remodeling their basement but continued to experience water intrusion along the foundation walls. Although an existing sump pump was present, it was not effectively managing groundwater seepage, especially during heavy rain and seasonal snowmelt. Water entering at the wall-to-floor joint created moisture concerns that threatened finished materials and limited the homeowner’s confidence in completing the remodel.

After
Sure-Dry installed a full interior drainage solution using WaterGuard® paired with a new SuperSump® system to properly collect and discharge groundwater before it could enter the living space. The perimeter drainage system was installed along the footing to intercept water at its entry point and direct it efficiently to the sump pump for removal. This upgrade provided consistent moisture control and protected the remodeled basement without disrupting the finished layout.
The homeowner can now move forward with their basement remodel knowing the space is protected against future water intrusion.

Before
The homeowner in Little Chute, WI had a finished basement space that lacked a code-compliant emergency exit, limiting safety and restricting how the space could be used. The existing basement windows were undersized and did not meet egress requirements, creating concerns for emergency escape and natural light. This was a common issue in older Wisconsin homes where basements were finished without proper consideration for updated building codes.

After
Sure-Dry installed a code-compliant egress window system to provide a safe emergency exit and improve natural light in the basement. The installation included cutting the foundation opening, installing the window and well, and ensuring proper drainage and weather sealing around the system. This upgrade brought the basement into compliance while enhancing safety, functionality, and overall livability of the space.
The homeowner now has a safer, brighter basement with a proper emergency exit that supports long-term use and peace of mind.

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Before

A homeowner in Little Chute, WI had one specific area of their home where the floor needed additional support. Rather than experiencing a widespread structural problem throughout the basement, the concern was concentrated in one location where the floor system above needed reinforcement to remain solid and properly supported.

Floor problems can develop when a beam or floor joists no longer have adequate support beneath them. Over time, this can lead to noticeable floor movement, sagging or a less-solid feeling underfoot.

In this case, the rest of the basement didn't require extensive reinforcement. The goal was to address the problem where it existed without installing unnecessary supports elsewhere.

After

Sure-Dry installed two SmartJack® Support Posts beneath the affected area of the floor system.

The SmartJacks were positioned to provide strong, permanent support exactly where it was needed. Unlike temporary posts or improvised supports, the SmartJack system is designed to transfer the weight of the floor structure through an engineered support system and provide long-term stabilization.

An important advantage of SmartJack is its adjustability. The system can be tightened during installation to stabilize the floor and can be adjusted in the future if conditions require it.

With just two strategically placed SmartJacks, Sure-Dry was able to reinforce the problem area without unnecessarily altering the rest of the basement.

The homeowner now has a more solid, properly supported floor above and a permanent structural solution focused specifically on the area that needed reinforcement.

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Before

A homeowner in Little Chute, WI was dealing with moisture and water intrusion in their basement. Water entering around the perimeter and through the foundation walls was creating damp conditions and making it difficult to rely on the basement as a clean, dry part of the home.

Wisconsin's heavy rains, spring snowmelt and changing groundwater levels can saturate the soil surrounding a foundation. As pressure builds, groundwater can find its way through cracks, porous foundation materials and the vulnerable joint where the basement wall meets the floor.

Because water was affecting multiple areas of the basement, the homeowner needed a complete system that could manage both wall moisture and groundwater entering around the perimeter.

After

Sure-Dry installed WaterGuard® along the interior perimeter of the basement. WaterGuard intercepts groundwater entering near the foundation and wall-floor joint and provides a controlled drainage path toward the sump system.

We also installed CleanSpace® along the basement walls. The durable liner provides a clean, bright barrier over the foundation walls while directing moisture that enters through the wall down into the WaterGuard drainage system instead of allowing it to reach the basement floor.

The collected water is then directed into a SuperSump®, where it is pumped safely away from the foundation.

The three components work together as one waterproofing system: CleanSpace manages moisture coming through the walls, WaterGuard captures and channels incoming water, and SuperSump removes it from the home.

With the installation complete, this Little Chute homeowner now has a cleaner, drier and better-protected basement with a system designed to manage water from the foundation walls all the way to its safe removal from the home.

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Before: A homeowner in Little Chute, WI, was experiencing water seepage in their basement, particularly along the foundation walls and where the walls meet the floor. During periods of heavy rain and snowmelt, moisture would enter the basement, creating damp conditions and concerns about potential water damage. The homeowner needed a reliable waterproofing solution to collect and remove the incoming water.

After: Sure-Dry installed a WaterGuard interior drainage system along the basement perimeter to capture water before it could spread across the floor. The collected water was directed into a new SuperSump sump pump system, which automatically pumps water away from the foundation. Together, these systems provide dependable water management, helping protect the basement from future seepage and giving the homeowner greater peace of mind.

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