Sure-Dry Before & After Photos

In Laona, WI, a homeowner was troubled by their finished basement leaking, which damaged drywall and flooring. As shown in the before photo, the distress was evident. We stepped in with a trustworthy solution, installing our SuperSump and WaterGuard systems to tackle the problem head-on. Notice in the after photo how the space has been transformed, signaling no more leaks and a basement ready to enjoy. Our dedicated team guaranteed a remarkable customer experience by providing a lasting solution to their home woes.

Before:
A homeowner in Laona noticed several vertical cracks forming along one basement wall. Over time, minor inward bowing began to develop as surrounding soils expanded and pushed against the foundation. Though the movement was limited, the cracks indicated structural stress that could worsen without reinforcement.

After:
The crew installed the CarbonArmor® wall reinforcement system to stabilize the affected wall. Flexible carbon fiber straps were bonded directly to the wall surface with high-strength epoxy, providing exceptional tensile strength without intrusive hardware or excavation.

The system permanently stabilized the wall, preventing further movement and ensuring lasting structural security for the homeowner.

Before:
In Laona, a homeowner noticed uneven sections forming across their garage floor. Years of freeze-thaw cycles and soil settlement had caused the concrete to sink and separate at the control joints, creating gaps and uneven edges that made parking and cleaning difficult. Water also began pooling near the foundation, increasing the risk of further slab movement.

After:
Technicians injected PolyLevel® beneath the settled areas to lift and stabilize the concrete back to its proper height. Once level, NexusPro® sealant was applied to all joints and cracks to create a flexible, watertight barrier that resists seasonal expansion and contraction.

The garage floor is now smooth, level, and protected against future water infiltration and settlement.

Before:
A homeowner in Laona had a damp, musty crawl space with exposed soil and falling insulation. Moisture from the ground was raising humidity levels throughout the home, leading to condensation on ducts and musty odors inside the living space. The unsealed crawl space also made the area inefficient and uncomfortable year-round.

After:
The crew encapsulated the crawl space using the CleanSpace® system, sealing the floor and walls with a heavy-duty vapor barrier designed to block moisture and humidity. Drainage matting was placed beneath the liner for proper water flow, and all seams were sealed for a continuous, airtight barrier.

The crawl space is now dry, clean, and energy-efficient, helping improve air quality and comfort throughout the home.

Julie & Brad of Wrightstown, WI noticed a crack in one of their basement walls.  After further inspection, they also noticed that the wall was bowing in.  What was causing this? 

Foundation walls move inward primarily due to expansive soils and hydrostatic pressure on the walls from outside. However, foundation walls may also crack due to many other outside causes, including foundation settlement. Our foundation experts will accurately identify the cause of your home's foundation problems.  In Julie and Brad's case, the wet, expansive soil around the home's foundation was pushing on the wall, causing the bowing and cracking.  

Sure-Dry Basement Systems was able to restore Julie & Brad's piece of mind with their GeoLock Wall Anchor System.  The Supportworks Geo-Lock™ 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.

At Sure-Dry Basement Systems we can fix foundation issues related to bowing, buckling basement walls of all types. Our wall anchor systems include a 25-year warranty against manufacturing defects, as well as a performance warranty from us.

If you would like a free, no-obligation, written foundation wall repair quote, we're the contractors for you! Call or e-mail us today to schedule an on-site appointment with one of our specialists!