Sure-Dry Before & After Photos

Before: Musty Smells, Mold & Allergy Issues

At this cottage on Shawano Lake, the homeowners were dealing with constant mildew smells, musty air, and worsening allergy symptoms like itchy, watery eyes. The crawl space beneath the original part of the home was damp, dusty, and likely harboring mold and mildew that was affecting the air inside the cottage—especially after a recent remodel added a second crawl space.

They wanted to make the space safe, clean, and comfortable—especially during lake season.

After: Clean Air, Dry Space & Peace of Mind

We installed a targeted system to address the moisture and mold issues at the source:

• Mold-X™ treatment to kill existing mold and mildew on surfaces

• Sedona SaniDry™ dehumidifier to keep humidity under control year-round

• RimTight® joist insulation to seal out moisture and outside air

• Crawl space vent covers to block humid air from entering

Now the crawl space is dry, treated, and actively controlling humidity—and the indoor air is fresher, cleaner, and healthier.

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Before
The homeowner in Shawano, WI experienced recurring basement water intrusion during heavy rain and spring snowmelt, a common issue in northeastern Wisconsin where saturated soils create hydrostatic pressure along foundation footings. Water was entering at the wall-to-floor joint, leaving damp concrete surfaces and raising concerns about long-term moisture damage and reduced basement usability.
A detailed inspection confirmed active seepage along the perimeter with no interior drainage system in place to intercept groundwater before it reached the basement interior.

After
Sure-Dry installed a full interior basement waterproofing system, including the WaterGuard® interior drainage system to capture groundwater at the footing level and direct it to a new SuperSump® sump pump system for reliable discharge away from the foundation. The system was installed below the slab to remain unobtrusive while actively managing water during heavy rain events common in Shawano County.
The basement is now protected from water intrusion and remains dry and controlled year-round.

Before

The homeowner in Shawano, WI had an unfinished basement with recurring water intrusion concentrated in one corner during heavy rain events. An existing sump pump was present, but it was not effectively managing groundwater, allowing moisture to collect along the wall-to-floor joint and migrate across the slab.
Inspection confirmed localized hydrostatic pressure at the footing with no interior perimeter drainage system to intercept water before it entered the basement space.

After
Sure-Dry installed a complete interior basement waterproofing solution, including the WaterGuard® interior drainage system to collect groundwater at the footing level and direct it to a new TripleSafe™ sump pump system, replacing the existing sump. The WaterGuard system was installed below the slab around the affected area to address the corner water intrusion while remaining out of sight in the unfinished basement.
The basement now stays dry and protected during heavy rain, giving the homeowner reliable water control and long-term peace of mind.

Before
The homeowner in Shawano, WI was dealing with recurring basement water intrusion along the perimeter during heavy rain and seasonal snowmelt. Moisture was entering at the wall-to-floor joint, leaving damp concrete surfaces and raising concerns about long-term foundation moisture and basement usability.
Inspection confirmed active seepage caused by hydrostatic pressure at the footing, with no interior drainage system in place to capture groundwater before it reached the basement interior.

After
Sure-Dry installed a complete interior basement waterproofing solution, including the WaterGuard® interior drainage system to collect groundwater at the footing level and direct it safely to a new SuperSump® sump pump system. The system was installed below the basement slab to remain out of sight while providing continuous water management during heavy rain events common in Shawano County.
The basement is now dry, protected, and able to withstand future groundwater intrusion with reliable long-term performance.

Before
The homeowner in Shawano, WI had ongoing basement water issues caused by groundwater intrusion along the perimeter walls during heavy rain and seasonal snowmelt. Moisture was entering at the wall-to-floor joint, leaving damp concrete surfaces and contributing to elevated humidity and visible wall moisture.
Inspection confirmed hydrostatic pressure at the footing and unprotected foundation walls, allowing water vapor and seepage to impact the basement environment.

After
Sure-Dry installed a complete basement waterproofing system, starting with the WaterGuard® interior drainage system to capture groundwater at the footing and direct it to a new UltraSump® battery backup sump pump for dependable water removal during power outages and heavy storms. To address wall moisture and vapor penetration, CleanSpace® wall vapor barrier was installed, creating a sealed, moisture-resistant surface along the foundation walls.
The basement is now dry, controlled, and protected from both liquid water and moisture vapor intrusion.