Before & After Photos

Before

A homeowner in Kimberly, WI wanted to improve the safety and functionality of their basement by adding an egress window. The existing basement lacked a code-compliant emergency escape opening, limiting future living space options and reducing the amount of natural light entering the lower level. Installing an egress window provides an essential emergency exit while also making a basement feel brighter, more open, and more inviting.

After

Sure-Dry installed a new Egress Window, carefully excavating outside the foundation before cutting a precise opening in the concrete wall. The new window and window well were professionally installed to provide a safe, code-compliant emergency escape while allowing significantly more natural light and fresh air into the basement. The completed installation enhanced both the safety and value of the home, giving the homeowner greater flexibility to use the basement as finished living space or a future bedroom.

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Before

A homeowner in Kimberly, WI noticed a foundation wall in their bi-level home had developed inward movement and horizontal cracking due to pressure from the surrounding soil. Because the affected wall was partially below grade with windows positioned along it, the repair required careful planning. In addition, a concrete patio outside the home had to be excavated to access the foundation and properly install the exterior components of the repair system. Left untreated, bowing foundation walls can continue to worsen as Wisconsin's expansive soils and freeze-thaw cycles place increasing pressure against the home.

After

Sure-Dry permanently stabilized the foundation using the GeoLock Wall Anchor System. Our crew carefully excavated through the existing concrete patio to reach stable soil for the earth anchors before installing the interior anchor plates directly beneath the basement windows. Once connected with galvanized steel anchor rods, the system was tightened to immediately stabilize the wall and can often be adjusted over time to help straighten it. The homeowner now has a permanently reinforced foundation without the need for a full wall replacement.

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Before

A homeowner in Kimberly, WI wanted to make better use of their basement by adding a code-compliant emergency escape window. The existing basement had limited natural light and no safe exit in the event of an emergency, restricting the space from being used as a future bedroom or finished living area. Installing an egress window is one of the best ways to improve both the safety and functionality of a basement while increasing a home's value.

After

Sure-Dry installed a new Egress Window by carefully excavating outside the foundation, cutting a precise opening through the concrete wall, and installing a new window, window well, and proper drainage system. The completed installation provides a code-compliant emergency escape route while allowing abundant natural light and fresh air into the basement. The homeowner now has a brighter, safer, and more versatile living space with the confidence that the installation was completed with long-term waterproofing in mind.

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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 Combined Locks, WI began noticing visible horizontal cracking and inward bowing along multiple basement walls. The movement had worsened after heavy rains, and parts of the finished basement showed drywall separation and uneven floors above. With signs of both lateral and vertical shifting, the foundation required a structural repair plan capable of addressing different failure modes.

After:
To stabilize and reinforce the structure, our team installed a combination of GeoLock® Wall Anchors and PowerBrace™ Support Beams. GeoLocks were used where exterior access allowed anchor installation into stable soil beyond the backfill zone, immediately halting wall movement and enabling future tightening. In tighter areas with no dig access, PowerBraces were mounted floor-to-joist—providing strong interior-only stabilization.

Now, the Combined Locks home has a fully supported foundation with a plan for gradual realignment and long-term protection against soil pressure and structural movement.