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.

Before the project, the homeowner in Laona, WI was dealing with recurring water issues along the basement perimeter and cold, damp foundation walls. During heavy rains and spring snowmelt, water appeared at the cove joint where the floor meets the wall, leaving damp bands, minor puddling, and efflorescence on the slab. The existing sump pump system was basic and unprotected, offering limited redundancy and leaving the homeowner concerned about failures during storms or power outages. Bare concrete walls contributed to heat loss, condensation, and a persistent musty odor that made the space uncomfortable and unreliable for storage or future finishing.

After Sure-Dry completed the work, the basement was upgraded with a comprehensive waterproofing and wall system designed for long-term performance in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. A WaterGuard® interior French drain was installed along the affected walls at the footing to intercept groundwater and cove joint seepage before it reaches the floor surface. The drainage system was directed into a TripleSafe® sump pump system, providing three levels of pump protection in a sealed basin to manage normal flow, high-demand events, and power outages. The walls were covered with Basement to Beautiful™ wall panels, adding insulation value, a clean finished surface, and a thermal break between the cold concrete and the interior space.
The homeowner now has a dry, warmer, and more useful basement in Laona, WI, with wall moisture, groundwater, and sump discharge managed by a coordinated interior drainage and wall panel system that supports future finishing plans.