Before & After Photos

Before

A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI was preparing to remodel their unfinished basement and wanted to make the space more functional as part of the project. Before finishing the basement, they needed to address an important part of the plan: adding an egress window.

The home had a poured concrete foundation, which meant creating the new window opening required precisely cutting through the existing foundation wall. Installing the egress system before framing, drywall and other finishing work also allowed the project to be completed without having to disturb a newly remodeled basement later.

After

Sure-Dry installed a new egress window system in the poured concrete foundation.

Our crew carefully created the properly sized opening through the foundation wall and installed the window and exterior window well. The larger opening brings considerably more natural light into what had previously been an unfinished basement while providing the emergency escape and rescue opening needed when creating certain types of finished living or sleeping spaces.

Completing this work before the basement remodel also gave the homeowner a better starting point for planning the finished space around the new window rather than trying to retrofit an egress system afterward.

With the new egress window installed, this Two Rivers homeowner can move forward with their basement remodeling plans with a brighter, more usable space and an important safety feature already incorporated into the project.

For more egress window projects in Two Rivers, WI click here.

Before

A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI was dealing with foundation wall movement in their basement. Cracking and inward movement are warning signs that outside soil pressure is becoming greater than the foundation wall can safely resist.

This type of foundation problem can become more noticeable in Wisconsin as soil conditions change throughout the year. Heavy rain and snowmelt can saturate the ground alongside the foundation, increasing pressure against the walls, while repeated freeze-thaw cycles can cause additional soil expansion and movement.

Rather than simply covering the cracks, the homeowner needed a foundation repair system designed to stabilize the affected walls and help prevent additional movement.

After

Sure-Dry stabilized the foundation using a combination of GeoLock® Wall Anchors and CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System.

GeoLock Wall Anchors were installed in areas where the foundation required stabilization against continued inward movement. The system connects the affected foundation wall to stable soil farther away from the home, providing strong lateral support. When conditions allow, GeoLock anchors may also provide an opportunity for the wall to be gradually adjusted toward its original position over time.

CarbonArmor was used in appropriate areas to provide additional wall reinforcement. The system uses strong carbon-fiber straps bonded directly to the foundation wall to help resist further inward movement without requiring bulky structural components.

Using GeoLock and CarbonArmor allowed the repair to be tailored to the conditions found along different portions of the foundation instead of relying on one solution throughout the basement.

With the affected walls stabilized and reinforced, this Two Rivers homeowner now has a foundation repair system designed to address the structural problem itself and provide long-term protection against additional wall movement.

For more foundation repair projects in Two Rivers, WI click here.

Before:
A homeowner in Luxemburg saw stair-step cracks spreading through a block basement wall and a slight inward bow after heavy rains. Seasonal soil pressure was worsening the movement, raising concerns about long-term structural safety and resale value.

After:
We installed the GeoLock® Wall Anchor System, connecting interior steel wall plates to galvanized earth anchors set in stable soil beyond the backfill zone. Each anchor location required only a small exterior excavation, and once tensioned, the system provided immediate lateral support with the ability to be tightened over time to help straighten the wall.

The wall is now stabilized against further inward movement, and the homeowner has confidence in the long-term safety of their foundation.

In Crystal Falls, MI, this homeowner was dealing with sinking floors and weakened floor joists caused by inadequate structural support in the crawl space. As shown in the “before” photo, the lack of proper reinforcement was allowing the floor system above to sag and create noticeable instability.

To correct the issue, our team installed the SmartJack Structural Support System. These heavy-duty, galvanized steel support columns are designed to stabilize and strengthen crawl space beams and floor joists. As you can see in the “after” photo, the SmartJack Structural Support System restored proper support to the structure, helping lift the floors back toward their original position and eliminating the bounce homeowners often feel with failing supports.

Before:
A homeowner in Kewaunee was living with uneven, sagging floors in their historic stone foundation home. Over time, the original wooden supports had weakened, causing the floors to dip and creak. The homeowner worried about safety, stability, and preserving the character of their old home.

After:
To stabilize the structure, our team installed SmartJack® adjustable steel supports in the crawl space. These galvanized steel jacks are engineered to handle heavy loads and can be tightened over time to help lift sagging floors back toward their original position.

The home is now safer, the floors are level, and the homeowner has peace of mind knowing the structure is secure without sacrificing the charm of their historic stone foundation.