Before & After Photos

Before: A homeowner in Kronenwetter, WI began noticing signs of structural settlement beneath a home addition, including uneven floors and weakening support in the crawl space area below. Over time, the failing support system caused concerns about the stability of the addition and the long-term condition of the home. Structural settlement like this is common throughout Wisconsin when crawl space supports weaken or shifting soils allow sections of the structure to settle unevenly.
After: Our Sure-Dry team inspected the crawl space beneath the addition and installed the SmartJack Structural Support System to stabilize and help support the failing floor system. SmartJack systems are designed to transfer structural loads to more stable soils below while helping address sagging floors and weakened support areas. Once installed and adjusted, the home addition had improved structural support and greater overall stability for the homeowner moving forward.
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Before
A homeowner in Mosinee, WI wanted to make their basement safer, brighter, and more functional by adding a proper emergency exit. The existing basement window was too small to provide adequate egress, and the limited opening also meant very little natural light reached the lower level. With Wisconsin basements sitting largely below grade, proper excavation, drainage, and sealing around a new window opening are especially important for preventing future moisture problems.

After
Sure-Dry installed a complete egress window system. The crew excavated alongside the foundation, created the properly sized opening, and installed the new basement window and durable window well. The system was carefully sealed and designed with drainage in mind to help keep water from collecting around the new opening.

The finished egress window gives the basement a much larger source of natural light and fresh air while providing an accessible emergency exit. The result is a basement that feels brighter, safer, and better suited for usable living space.

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Before

A homeowner in Mosinee, WI wanted to make their basement safer and more functional by adding an egress window. The existing basement space lacked a large emergency exit and had limited natural light, making an egress window a valuable upgrade for the lower level.

After

Sure-Dry excavated alongside the foundation, created the new foundation opening, and installed a complete egress window and window well system. The new window provides a safe emergency exit while bringing significantly more natural light and fresh air into the basement. Proper drainage around the window well also helps manage water and protect the opening from moisture issues.

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Before: Sagging Floors and Bowing Basement Walls

A homeowner in Montello, WI reached out to Sure-Dry after noticing two troubling issues: the floors above their crawl space were bouncy and uneven, and their basement walls were beginning to bow inward with visible cracking. Seasonal soil movement and years of structural stress had taken a toll, putting the home's stability—and value—at risk.

The home needed more than a cosmetic fix. It required structural reinforcement from the ground up.

After: Permanent Stabilization with SmartJack® and PowerBrace™ Systems

Sure-Dry designed and installed a dual-system solution to address both crawl space and wall support:

• SmartJack Support Posts were installed beneath the floor joists to lift and stabilize the sagging areas above the crawl space.

• PowerBrace Wall Reinforcement Beams were anchored along the basement walls to immediately stop inward movement and allow for gradual straightening over time.

The installation was fast, precise, and minimally invasive. The floors were firm and level once again, and the basement walls were stabilized for the long term.

Before:
At this lakeside cabin in Plainfield, WI, the homeowners had begun noticing their floors feeling soft and uneven when walking through the home. Over time, gaps had started appearing around trim and doors, and the floor bounce became more noticeable—especially in areas above the crawl space. Like many older cabins near lakes, shifting soils and moisture in the crawl space had weakened the original support system, allowing the floor joists to sag.

After:
To restore stability, our team installed the SmartJack® Crawl Space Support System beneath the home. These heavy-duty, adjustable steel supports were placed on engineered bases and precisely fitted to reinforce the existing floor structure. Once installed, the SmartJacks were tightened to lift and stabilize the sagging floor system, helping bring the floors back toward their original position while providing long-term structural support.

With the crawl space properly reinforced, the cabin’s floors are now solid, level, and structurally supported, giving the homeowners peace of mind that their lakeside retreat is safe and stable for years to come.