Sure-Dry Before & After Photos

Before
A homeowner in Appleton, WI began noticing signs of foundation failure, including uneven floors and interior doors that were no longer opening and closing properly. These symptoms are common indicators of structural settlement, often caused by weak or shifting soils and inadequate support beneath the home—especially in Wisconsin’s changing seasonal conditions. As the issues progressed, the homeowner searched for a trusted foundation repair company and foundation repair contractor to restore stability.

The root cause was identified as failing support in the crawl space, leading to sagging floor systems above. Uneven floors and sticking doors are key warning signs that additional structural support is needed. Without proper intervention, the problem would continue to worsen, potentially impacting the overall integrity of the home.

After
Sure-Dry installed the SmartJack Structural Support System to stabilize and lift the sagging floor system. This system uses adjustable steel support posts placed on engineered bases to transfer the weight of the home to more stable soil layers below. Installation was completed by certified technicians, carefully restoring support to the weakened areas and addressing the underlying cause of the uneven floors.

With the SmartJack Structural Support System in place, the home is now properly supported and stabilized from below.
The floors are more level, and doors now open and close as intended, restoring functionality and peace of mind for the homeowner.

Before

This Appleton, WI homeowner had a large storage closet in the basement that repeatedly took on water during heavy rains. Moisture was entering where the foundation wall met the floor, leaving damp concrete, musty odors, and concerns about damaging anything stored in the space. During our inspection, we confirmed that groundwater was collecting along the footing and finding its way into the basement through the cove joint—a common issue in Wisconsin due to saturated soils and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles. To provide a permanent basement waterproofing solution, we recommended installing the WaterGuard Interior Drainage System along with a SuperSump Sump Pump System. These systems work together to collect groundwater before it reaches the basement floor and safely discharge it away from the home.

After

Our crew carefully removed a section of concrete around the perimeter of the closet and installed the WaterGuard Interior Drainage System just above the footing, where it can intercept water while remaining protected from soil and debris that commonly clog traditional drain tile systems. We then installed a SuperSump Sump Pump System inside the closet to efficiently remove collected groundwater from the home. After restoring the concrete floor, the homeowner was left with a clean, finished installation that protects the basement from future water intrusion while preserving valuable storage space.

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In Black Creek, WI, our crew installed our Triple Safe Sump Pump to replace their old, damaged pump. 

In Black Creek, WI homeowners have been struggling with constant flooding in their basement every time a heavy rainfall came. Annoyed with their situation, they decided to call Sure-Dry and have us come out and take a look.

Within just a short time we were out looking at the situation at hand. We immediately took one look at their sump pump and new the problem right away, it was coverless and old. In order to stop the flooding, these homeowners need a pump that is able to discharge a ton of water in a short amount of time. So we provided our one of a kind TripleSafe Sump Pump which has three high powerful pumps to discharge water and in cases of power outages, there is a backup battery powered pump that will continue to discharge water out. 

Thanks to Sure-Dry the next time a heavy rainfall comes they won't have to worry about a wet basement!