Sure-Dry Before & After Photos

Before

A homeowner in Waupaca, WI had a concrete garage apron and the steps leading down to the lower-level entrance that had settled over time, creating uneven surfaces and noticeable gaps between the concrete slabs. The height differences made it more difficult to safely walk between the garage and lower-level entry while also allowing water to seep into the joints. Wisconsin's freeze-thaw cycles and naturally shifting soils often cause these heavily used concrete areas to settle, leading to trip hazards and continued movement if left unaddressed.

After

Sure-Dry restored the garage apron and lower-level entry steps using PolyLevel High-Density Concrete Lifting Foam to accurately lift and stabilize the settled concrete. Unlike traditional mudjacking, PolyLevel High-Density Concrete Lifting Foam is lightweight, cures in about 15 minutes, and provides long-lasting support without placing additional stress on the underlying soils. After the concrete was returned to the proper elevation, all joints and cracks were sealed with NexusPro Concrete Joint Sealant to help prevent water from infiltrating beneath the slabs and contributing to future settlement. The completed project restored safe access to the lower-level entrance while improving the appearance and longevity of the existing concrete.

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Before

A homeowner in Waupaca, WI began noticing uneven, bouncy floors throughout their home. As the crawl space support system settled over time, the floor joists no longer had the support needed to properly carry the home's weight. This resulted in sagging floors, squeaks, and gaps around trim and door frames. Weak soils and moisture conditions in Wisconsin crawl spaces commonly contribute to failing support posts and structural movement beneath the home.

After

Sure-Dry permanently reinforced the crawl space using the SmartJack Structural Support System. Each galvanized steel support was installed on a properly prepared engineered base and adjusted to stabilize the floor system. The SmartJack Structural Support System is designed to support loads exceeding 60,000 pounds and can often lift sagging floors back toward their original position while providing long-term structural stability. The homeowner now has stronger floor support, reduced floor deflection, and greater confidence in the structural integrity of their home.

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Before

A homeowner in Waupaca, WI wanted to improve the safety and usability of their basement by installing an egress window. The existing basement had limited natural light and did not have a code-compliant emergency escape opening, making it less functional as living space and limiting future finishing options. An egress window not only provides a safe emergency exit but also transforms a dark basement into a brighter, more inviting area.

After

Sure-Dry installed a new Egress Window by carefully excavating outside the foundation, cutting a precise opening through the concrete wall, and installing a new window, window well, and drainage system. The finished installation provides a code-compliant emergency escape route while allowing abundant natural light and fresh air into the basement. The homeowner now has a safer, brighter, and more functional basement with added value and peace of mind.

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Before

A homeowner in Waupaca, WI was concerned about sloping floors throughout their home, especially in an older house with a fieldstone foundation. Over time, the original basement support system had weakened, allowing the main floor to settle and creating uneven walking surfaces. Homes with fieldstone foundations often experience this type of structural movement as aging support posts, shifting soils, and decades of normal settling reduce the ability of the floor system to properly carry the home's weight.

After

Sure-Dry stabilized the home's floor system by installing the SmartJack Structural Support System in the basement. Each galvanized steel support was placed on a properly prepared engineered base and adjusted to transfer the weight of the home to stable soil below. The SmartJack Structural Support System is designed to provide permanent structural support and can often lift sagging floors closer to their original position while significantly reducing floor movement. The homeowner now has a stronger, more stable floor system and confidence that their historic home's structure is properly supported.

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Before: A homeowner in Lowell, WI had reached the point where the concrete driveway and walkway leading to the front door were falling apart faster every season. Large cracks had formed throughout several slabs, sections of the concrete had sunk badly out of level, and parts of the walkway had become rough enough that family and guests had to watch where they stepped coming up to the house. Water was also settling into the low spots after rain, which only continued washing out the soil underneath and making the problem worse over time.
Around Dodge County, severe freeze-thaw weather and years of moisture working under older concrete can really take a toll on driveways and walkways like this. The homeowner wanted to avoid the cost and mess of replacing everything and started looking into concrete lifting and concrete leveling options instead.

After: Sure-Dry used PolyLevel High-Density Concrete Lifting Foam to lift and stabilize the settled driveway and front walkway slabs. By injecting the foam beneath the concrete, the crew was able to fill the empty spaces underneath and carefully raise several badly sunken sections back closer to level. Compared to traditional mudjacking methods, PolyLevel High-Density Concrete Lifting Foam is lightweight, cures quickly, and helps avoid putting extra stress on already shifting soils beneath the slabs.
After the lifting work was finished, the crew sealed the large cracks and open joints using NexusPro Concrete Joint Sealant to help keep water from getting back underneath the concrete. By the time the project was completed, the driveway and walkway looked dramatically better, the uneven sections were much safer to walk across, and the whole front approach to the home felt cleaned up and more solid again.
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