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 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 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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