Sure-Dry Before & After Photos

Before

This Neenah, WI home had a poured concrete foundation, but water was still finding its way into the basement. Even poured foundations can experience basement water problems when groundwater builds up around the foundation and finds openings along the wall-floor joint or through cracks and penetrations.

Wisconsin homes are especially susceptible during periods of heavy rain and spring snowmelt, when saturated soils can create hydrostatic pressure around the foundation. Without an effective drainage and sump system, that water can make its way inside and leave homeowners dealing with a wet basement.

After

Sure-Dry installed a complete interior basement waterproofing system beginning with WaterGuard® along the perimeter of the basement. WaterGuard is installed at the wall-floor joint where groundwater commonly enters, capturing the water before it can spread across the basement floor and directing it toward the sump system.

A SuperSump® system was installed to collect and pump the water safely away from the foundation. The system also included a battery backup pump, providing an additional layer of protection if the primary pump loses power during a storm or power outage.

With WaterGuard directing groundwater to the SuperSump and battery backup providing added protection, this Neenah basement now has a waterproofing system designed to keep it dry through changing Wisconsin weather conditions.

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Before

The concrete driveway and front walkway at this Neenah, WI home had developed settlement and cracking, including the walkway leading all the way up to the front porch. Uneven slabs created noticeable transitions along areas used every day by vehicles and foot traffic.

When concrete settles, it is often a sign that the soil beneath the slabs has shifted, eroded, or developed voids. Water entering through open joints and cracks can contribute to that process. In Wisconsin, snowmelt, rainfall, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles can make these conditions even more challenging.

Sure-Dry used PolyLevel® to address the sunken concrete. Unlike traditional mudjacking, which pumps a heavy cement-based slurry beneath the slabs, PolyLevel uses lightweight expanding polyurethane foam. It fills underlying voids while allowing for precise lifting, requires smaller injection holes, adds very little additional weight to the soil, and cures quickly.

After

PolyLevel was used to lift and stabilize the affected driveway slabs as well as the front walkway leading up to and including the concrete porch. Particular attention was given to improving transitions along the walking surface and where the walkway met the porch.

The crew then applied NexusPro® to the cracks and joints throughout the repaired areas. NexusPro remains flexible with seasonal concrete movement while helping reduce the amount of water that can travel through these openings and reach the supporting soils below.

With the driveway, walkway, and front porch addressed as one comprehensive project, the home's exterior concrete now has improved support, smoother transitions, and additional protection against future settlement.

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Before

This Neenah, WI homeowner was dealing with movement in their block basement foundation wall. When pressure from the surrounding soil becomes greater than a foundation wall can handle, block walls can begin to bow, shift, or develop horizontal and stair-step cracking.

Wisconsin's changing soil conditions, heavy moisture, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles can all contribute to this pressure over time.

After

Sure-Dry installed the GeoLock Wall Anchor System to permanently stabilize the block foundation wall.

GeoLock uses heavy-duty steel earth anchors installed in stable soil outside the home and connected to steel wall plates inside the basement. Once tightened, the system helps secure the foundation wall against further inward movement. In appropriate conditions, the anchors can also be tightened over time in an effort to improve the wall's position.

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Water was finding its way into this finished basement of this home in Conover, WI, ruining the carpet, the wainscoting, and damaging the furniture and other items being stored down there.  

To solve these homeowner's water issues, Sure-Dry Basement Systems installed their WaterGuard® interior drainage system along with their  TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System.

The WaterGuard interior drainage system collects water that seeps through basement walls and drains it to your sump pump. The system installs quickly and has a clean finished appearance, meaning you don't have to worry about having an unsightly drain around the basement. WaterGuard works for both block walls and poured concrete, ensuring that your basement remains dry in all situations. This product also comes with a written warranty.

The TripleSafe Sump Pump System provides three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. For normal functioning, the TripleSafe has a powerful, cast-iron Zoeller® ⅓ horsepower sump pump set at the lowest level. For heavy volumes of water or in case of primary pump failure, a second, more powerful Zoeller® ½ hp pump set a bit higher in the liner will take over. In case of a power outage, our UltraSump® battery backup sump pump, set at the highest level, will pump 11,500 gallons or more on a fully charged battery!

If you are experiencing water problems in your home's basement, contact Sure-Dry today for your free estimate!

Before calling us, the homeowner in Conover, WI was faced with unlevel and cracked concrete—a common but troublesome issue. As you can see in the photo, the initial state made for a less-than-ideal appearance and posed the risk of tripping. Fortunately, we were able to provide a remarkable repair with PolyLevel and NexusPro. Notice in the after photo the difference: a beautifully leveled and seamlessly repaired surface. Through our focused intervention, what once was a problematic area is now safe, aesthetically pleasing, and durable.