Before & After Photos

Before
In Berlin, WI, the homeowners wanted to make their basement safer and suitable for finishing but only had small, non-compliant windows that didn’t provide a code-approved escape route. The foundation wall where the egress would be installed was solid concrete and partially below grade, meaning excavation depth and drainage control were critical to prevent water intrusion. During inspection, Sure-Dry’s System Design Specialist confirmed that a full egress window installation would not only meet Wisconsin building code but also improve light and airflow in the basement.

After
Sure-Dry’s installation crew excavated the area alongside the foundation and cut a precise, properly sized opening through the concrete wall. A durable, energy-efficient egress window was installed with a reinforced, corrosion-resistant window well featuring an integrated drain tied directly into the home’s waterproofing system. Once sealed, backfilled, and regraded, the new installation provided a compliant emergency exit and enhanced the basement’s natural light and ventilation.
The homeowners were very satisfied with their safer, brighter, and fully code-compliant basement—ready for future finishing or living space expansion.

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While there are a number of potential causes of cracked and bowing foundation walls, the most common reason is pressure from foundation soils.  When clay soils get wet, they can expand and put tremendous pressure on a wall. When this force exceeds the wall's ability to resist it, the wall begins to fail in different ways. Cracking, bowing and tilting are the most common symptoms of foundation wall failure. 

The block foundation wall of this home in Pine River, WI is an example of how pressure from the wet soil surrounding the foundation can cause bowing and cracking.  

To permanently stabilize this block foundation wall, Sure-Dry Basement Systems installed their Geo-Lock™ Foundation Wall Anchor System.  The Geo-Lock™ Foundation Wall Anchor System permanently stabilizes your basement walls, offering the best opportunity to straighten the walls without the cost and disruption of foundation replacement.  Heavy-duty, galvanized earth anchors are embedded in stable, undisturbed soil outside your foundation wall. Each anchor is connected by a steel rod to a wall plate that provides clamping pressure against the inside of the foundation wall. This method also offers the potential to straighten the wall back to its original position.

When our Pine River homeowner faced escalating water issues in their basement, seen clearly in the before photo, they knew it was time to call us for help. After assessing the situation, we installed our reliable WaterGuard system, tailored specifically for this kind of challenge. Notice in the after photo how dry and secure the space now looks. We transformed a worrisome, water-logged basement into a worry-free zone, reaffirming our commitment to delivering remarkable customer experiences and lasting solutions.

Before, this homeowner in Eland, WI, faced a leaking basement that turned their space unusable and damp, as seen in the left photo. Turning to Sure-Dry, we installed our innovative WaterGuard system to effectively channel and redirect water away from their basement. Notice in the after photo, the basement is dry, clean, and fully usable again. Our commitment to providing lasting solutions transformed this problematic basement into a comfortable and dry area of the home.

Before:
A homeowner in Eland, WI was experiencing steady water intrusion along the basement perimeter during snowmelt and heavy rain. Moisture was entering at the floor-wall joint and spreading across the slab, and the existing sump system lacked the capacity to keep up. The basement also showed signs of wall moisture and surface staining, indicating a need for both improved drainage and a durable wall restoration solution.

After:
Sure-Dry installed a SuperSump® system to upgrade pumping performance and paired it with a WaterGuard® interior drainage system to capture seepage at the footing. An IceGuard® fitting was added to keep the discharge line functioning even during freezing temperatures, and the exterior line was replaced with a buried discharge for reliable year-round flow. To address moisture concerns on the basement walls, EverLast™ Wall Restoration panels were installed to provide a clean, water-resistant finish.
The homeowner now has a fully upgraded waterproofing system that keeps the basement dry and protected through all weather conditions in central Wisconsin.