Before & After Photos

Before

A homeowner in Kimberly, WI noticed one of their basement foundation walls had begun bowing inward and developing horizontal cracks due to years of pressure from the surrounding soil. As the wall continued to move, the homeowner became concerned about the structural integrity of the foundation and wanted to address the problem before more extensive repairs became necessary. In Wisconsin, expansive clay soils, saturated ground conditions, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles commonly place significant lateral pressure against foundation walls, leading to inward movement over time.

After

Sure-Dry permanently stabilized the failing wall using the GeoLock Wall Anchor System. Earth anchors were installed in stable soil away from the foundation and connected to heavy-duty galvanized steel anchor rods and interior wall plates. The system immediately stopped further inward movement and is designed to allow for gradual tightening over time, which may help improve wall alignment as soil conditions permit. The homeowner now has a permanently reinforced foundation with a solution that protects the structural integrity of the home for years to come.

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Before
The homeowner in Little Chute, WI reported sagging floors on the main level, along with concerns originating from the basement. During the inspection, the foundation walls showed signs of inward movement and reduced structural rigidity, which affected proper load transfer and contributed to floor deflection above. These conditions are common in Wisconsin homes where long-term soil pressure and wall movement impact overall structural performance.

After
Sure-Dry installed the SmartJack Support System to stabilize the affected floor joists and beams and restore structural support. They not only provide supplemental support to your failing structure -- they can also often lift failing floor joists or beams, restoring them to their original position.
The homeowner now has a stabilized foundation system and increased confidence in the long-term performance of their home.

Before

A homeowner in Little Chute, WI wanted to improve their basement by adding a proper egress window. Traditional small basement windows provide limited natural light and may not provide the emergency escape and rescue opening required when certain basement spaces are converted into finished living or sleeping areas.

Adding an egress window requires more than simply replacing an existing window. A properly planned installation involves creating a larger foundation opening, installing the window and exterior well, and making sure the finished system provides safe and convenient access to the outdoors.

After

Sure-Dry installed a new egress window system to give the basement a larger, more functional opening.

Our crew created the appropriately sized opening through the foundation and installed the new window and exterior window well. The larger window allows considerably more natural light into the basement while providing an important emergency escape and rescue opening.

Beyond safety, adding an egress window can completely change how a basement feels. More natural light helps make an area that can otherwise feel dark and enclosed brighter and more inviting, particularly when homeowners are considering future finished living space.

With the installation complete, this Little Chute homeowner now has a brighter, more functional basement with an important safety improvement incorporated directly into the home.

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Before

A homeowner in Little Chute, WI was dealing with foundation wall movement that required more than a cosmetic crack repair. Portions of the basement walls were showing signs of inward pressure, indicating that the surrounding soils were beginning to overpower the foundation.

Wisconsin's changing soil conditions can put significant stress on basement walls. Heavy rain and snowmelt can saturate the ground around a home, increasing pressure against the foundation, while repeated freeze-thaw cycles can contribute to additional expansion and movement.

Because different areas of the foundation were experiencing different conditions, the homeowner needed a repair plan that could stabilize the affected walls using the right system for each section.

After

Sure-Dry stabilized the foundation using a combination of PowerBrace™ Foundation Wall Repair System and GeoLock® Wall Anchors.

PowerBrace uses strong steel I-beams installed vertically against the foundation wall to provide permanent stabilization from inside the basement. The system is designed to help prevent additional inward movement and can be adjusted over time when conditions allow.

GeoLock Wall Anchors were used in areas where anchoring the wall to stable soil outside the home provided the best solution. Steel rods connect the interior wall plates to earth anchors positioned in undisturbed soil beyond the foundation, providing strong lateral support against continued movement.

Using both systems allowed Sure-Dry to tailor the repair to the actual condition of the foundation instead of forcing one solution throughout the basement.

With the affected walls stabilized, this Little Chute homeowner now has a foundation repair system designed to address the structural movement itself and provide long-term protection against continued wall movement.

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Before

A homeowner in Little Chute, WI was dealing with a foundation wall that was showing signs of inward movement. Bowing, cracking and shifting basement walls can indicate that pressure from the surrounding soil has become greater than the wall can safely resist.

Wisconsin's changing soil conditions can place tremendous pressure against foundation walls. Heavy rain and spring snowmelt can saturate the ground surrounding a home, increasing its weight and lateral pressure. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles can create additional movement as moisture in the soil freezes, expands and thaws.

Rather than simply patching the visible cracks, the homeowner needed a foundation repair system designed to stabilize the wall and address the structural movement itself.

After

Sure-Dry stabilized the affected foundation wall using GeoLock® Wall Anchors.

GeoLock works by connecting the foundation wall to stable soil located farther away from the home. Steel anchor rods extend through the foundation wall and connect to earth anchors installed beyond the disturbed soils immediately surrounding the foundation. Interior wall plates are then tightened to provide strong lateral support.

The system is designed to permanently stabilize the wall against additional inward movement. When foundation and soil conditions allow, GeoLock can also be adjusted over time in an effort to improve the wall's position.

Instead of hiding the symptoms with a cosmetic repair, the GeoLock system addresses the structural forces affecting the foundation.

With the anchors installed, this Little Chute homeowner now has a stabilized foundation wall and a permanent repair system designed to protect the home against continued inward movement.

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