Sure-Dry Before & After Photos

In this basement from Iola, WI, persistent water build-up due to inadequate drainage was a pressing concern, especially since the home serves as a daycare. As depicted in the before photo, the issue risked compromising safety and comfort. We installed our proven SuperSump system alongside the WaterGuard sub-floor drainage, offering a robust solution by effectively directing water infiltration away from boundaries. Notice in the after photo the visible transformation — the basement is now fully protected and dry, ensuring a safe environment for years to come.

Before, the Iola, WI homeowner faced significant floor instability due to a weakened crawl space structure. Floors above were unsteady and showed noticeable bounce, a common distress signal indicating underlying support issues. To address this, we installed our SmartJack® Joist Repair System, a tried and true support solution designed to stabilize crawl space beams and joists. As shown in the after photo, our SmartJack System successfully elevated the floors toward their original elevation, providing enhanced stability and reducing bounce. Solutions like ours deliver the solid reassurance homeowners need for protecting their investment.

The block foundation walls of this property in Poy Sippi were cracking along the mortar joints and bowing inward, indicating signs of wall failure.  

To stabilize the walls, Sure-Dry Basement Systems installed their Geo-Lock™ Wall Anchor system.  Sure-Dry's Geo-Lock Wall Anchors will permanently stabilize your foundation wall by anchoring your walls to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond your foundation.

After installation, wall anchors can often be tightened over time to further straighten your foundation walls and pull them back to their original position.

If the foundation walls of your home are showing signs of failure, contact Sure-Dry today for a free estimate! 

Before: Walls That Were Giving Way

A homeowner in Poy Sippi, WI contacted Sure-Dry after noticing horizontal cracks and inward bowing in their basement wall. Over time, expanding soil pressure and freeze-thaw cycles caused the wall to shift inward more than 2 inches—creating not only a structural hazard, but also anxiety about the safety of their home.

They needed a permanent solution, not a temporary patch.

After: Stabilized and Secured with Channel Anchors

Sure-Dry installed a Geo-Lock Channel Anchor System, designed to permanently stabilize and potentially straighten failing basement walls over time.

Our solution included:

• Galvanized steel earth anchors embedded in stable soil outside the home

• Reinforced steel channels anchored along the bowing wall

• Wall plates and tensioning rods for long-term adjustment

The result?

• Immediate wall stabilization

• A visibly straighter basement wall

• A major increase in property value and peace of mind

Before we stepped in, this Manitowish Waters homeowner was grappling with a crawl space overrun by unwanted guests—mice and spiders—and plagued by issues with humidity and insulation, as seen in the 'before' photo. With our expertise, we transformed this unwelcoming space into a dry, insulated haven. Notice in the 'after' photo, we installed CleanSpace to seal off their crawl space and SilverGlow to enhance insulation, tackling their concerns from all fronts. This upgrade drove pests away and brought comfort and stability to their home environment, proving once again how our solutions create safer, more efficient living spaces.