Before & After Photos

Before
This crawl space had a sand and dirt floor that allowed constant ground moisture to migrate into the space, contributing to damp conditions, musty odors, and elevated humidity levels. The exposed earth combined with unsealed rim joists created pathways for moisture and cold air intrusion, while the lack of a reliable drainage and pumping system left the crawl space vulnerable to water accumulation during heavy rain and snowmelt—clear indicators that crawl space repair and crawl space encapsulation were needed.

After
Sure-Dry encapsulated the crawl space by installing CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier over the sand and dirt floor to block ground moisture, sealed and insulated the rim joists with RimTight™ to stop air leakage, and added a SmartSump® system to actively manage groundwater and protect against flooding.
The crawl space is now dry, sealed, and properly protected, helping improve indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and long-term structural durability.

The before photo reveals the all-too-common story for homeowners in Endeavor, WI: a basement victim to the recurring menace of water leakage, casting a damp shadow on what could be a vital part of their home. Cue Sure-Dry's solution visible in the after photo—our installation of WaterGuard. This ingenious system now guards the basement against water, transforming feared floods into a worry of the past, ensuring every corner remains dry, comfortable, and ready for homeowner creativity to shine.

Before:
This Fifield, WI homeowner experienced frequent basement water intrusion, especially during heavy rain. Water pooled along the floor where the wall met the slab, creating damp, musty conditions and threatening stored belongings. Without a reliable sump system or drainage solution, the hydrostatic pressure continued to push moisture into the space, making it impossible to keep the basement dry.

After:
To permanently solve the issue, the Sure-Dry team installed a complete waterproofing system including a WaterGuard® interior drainage system, a bleeder line, and a TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System. These components work together to capture groundwater, relieve pressure, and discharge it safely away from the home.

The homeowner now has a consistently dry, protected basement that’s ready for safe storage and peace of mind year-round.

Before:
The homeowner was battling two issues in the basement: cold, drafty floors from leaky rim joists and periodic water after heavy rains. The old sump could not keep up during storms, and the air leaks at the rim made the space damp and uncomfortable year-round.

After:
We air-sealed and insulated the rim joist perimeter with RimTight™, stopping outside air infiltration and helping control moisture at its entry point. We then installed a TripleSafe® sump system—three pumps in one liner (primary, secondary, and a battery-backup pump)—with an airtight lid and high-reliability discharge setup.

The basement is now tighter, warmer at the floor level, and protected against power outages or heavy rain events.

A sump pump can be an incredibly valuable resource in your home. When water gets into your basement, the sump pump is what protects you from a flood that could cause expensive property damage.

This home in Hancock, WI had an old sump pump that they no longer trusted to keep up with how much water was coming into the basement. They wanted a system installed that would give them ultimate piece of mind that however much water was coming in, the sump system would have no problem draining the water out of the home.

To provide these homeowners with the piece of mind they were seeking, Sure-Dry Basement Systems installed their TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System. The TripleSafe Sump Pump System provides three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. For normal functioning, the TripleSafe has a powerful, cast-iron Zoeller® ⅓ horsepower sump pump set at the lowest level. For heavy volumes of water or in case of primary pump failure, a second, more powerful Zoeller® ½ hp pump set a bit higher in the liner will take over. In case of a power outage, our UltraSump® battery backup sump pump, set at the highest level, will pump 11,500 gallons or more on a fully charged battery!

If you are concerned about the effectiveness of the sump pump in your home, contact Sure-Dry today for a free estimate!