Before & After Photos

In Athelstane, WI, a homeowner faced a long-standing foundation problem, clearly seen in the 'before' photo with noticeable bowing walls. Understanding the need for a reliable fix, we stepped in with our PowerBrace system - a steadfast solution visible in the 'after' photo. This innovative approach doesn’t just stop further damage; it offers the potential to straighten over time. Our mission accomplished: providing a noteworthy customer experience and secure, durable solutions for your home's foundation needs.

Before:
An older home in Manitowoc, WI was showing progressive foundation failure, driven by the region’s mixed sandy and clay soils and seasonal moisture swings near Lake Michigan. The homeowner reported worsening wall deflection in the basement and sagging support areas beneath the main level, with cracking and floor unevenness becoming more pronounced. Inspection confirmed failing load paths and lateral pressure that required immediate structural reinforcement to prevent further displacement.
After:
Sure-Dry installed an EverBrace™ Wall Restoration System to permanently support the compromised foundation walls and restore load-bearing stability. Beneath the home, a series of SmartJack® supports were set to lift and stabilize sagging beams, with torque and load verification performed based on Wisconsin soil conditions to ensure reliable long-term performance.
The home is now structurally supported, giving the homeowner confidence in a safer, reinforced foundation.

Before:
A homeowner in Manitowoc, WI wanted to improve safety and natural light in their partially finished basement. The existing window was too small to meet egress requirements and did little to brighten the space. Limited light, restricted ventilation, and code concerns made the basement feel confined and prevented the homeowner from fully utilizing the space.
After:
Sure-Dry installed a code-compliant egress window with a properly sized well and drainage system, ensuring safe emergency exit capability and significantly improving natural light within the basement. The upgraded opening increased ventilation, enhanced usability, and added value to the home, providing a brighter and safer environment for future finishing plans.
The basement now feels more open, comfortable, and ready for expanded living space.

Before:
A homeowner in Denmark noticed bouncy, uneven floors, small gaps opening at baseboards, and interior doors beginning to stick. In the crawl space, several wood posts were tilting on undersized pads, and some joists showed signs of deflection. The homeowner wanted a permanent, code-compliant fix that wouldn’t require major demolition.

After:
We installed the SmartJack® system to stabilize and lift the floor system. Each steel support was set on an engineered footing designed to distribute loads and resist settlement. After placing new steel support beams where needed, we adjusted the SmartJacks® to bring floors back toward level and eliminate bounce.

The result is a solid, stable first floor and a crawl space with reliable, adjustable structural support for long-term performance.

Our Sure-Dry team installed 20 GeoLocks to these homeowner's bowed walls and over time will strengthen and straighten the walls back to their original location.