Sure-Dry Before & After Photos

Before:

This Wisconsin Rapids, WI, homeowner had cracked, bowing basement walls caused by years of soil pressure and moisture. The structural damage created concern for the safety and stability of the foundation, as cracks continued to widen with each season.

After:

Sure-Dry installed the GeoLock® Wall Anchor System to permanently stabilize the foundation walls. The system uses steel anchors embedded in undisturbed soil to counteract external pressure, halting movement and allowing gradual straightening over time.

The homeowner now has a strong, secure foundation and confidence knowing their home is protected from further wall movement and structural damage.

WaterGuard and Bleeder Lines were installed at customer's home to prevent water from flooding their basement.

Celene's basement walls were cracked from hydrostatic pressure.  Geo-Lock Wall Anchors were installed by Sure-Dry to prevent further movement and straighten the walls back to their original place.

Before: Foundation Walls Showing Signs of Failure

In Ogema, WI, a homeowner noticed troubling signs of foundation wall movement—horizontal cracking, inward bowing, and even water seeping in where the walls were shifting. These classic symptoms of lateral soil pressure were only getting worse with seasonal changes and heavy rainfall.

With growing safety concerns and the potential for long-term damage, the homeowner contacted Sure-Dry to assess the issue and provide a permanent solution.

After: Permanent Stabilization with the Geo-Lock System

Our team installed a custom-engineered Geo-Lock® Wall Anchor System, designed to:

• Halt further wall movement

• Provide long-term structural stability

• Offer potential for wall straightening over time

The anchors were installed outside the home in stable soil, then connected through the wall to heavy-duty steel plates mounted inside the basement. After tightening the system, the wall immediately began returning to its original position—without the need for costly and invasive reconstruction.

The result was a dry, secure, and structurally sound basement that’s now ready to stand up to Wisconsin’s toughest soil and weather conditions.

Before: Basement Water Threatens Long-Term Use

A homeowner in Ogema, WI reached out to Sure-Dry after years of dealing with a wet basement. Rainstorms would cause water to leak in around the perimeter of the foundation, leaving the floor damp and musty. Without a sump pump or internal drainage system in place, the basement had become unusable—and the threat of water damage was only increasing.

The homeowner also worried about where water would go if a sump pump was installed. Their property sloped slightly toward the home, which made exterior discharge a key concern.

After: A Dry Basement and Smart Discharge Solution

Sure-Dry installed a full basement waterproofing system that included:

• WaterGuard® Interior Drainage along the perimeter of the basement

• A high-capacity UltraSump® Battery Backup System to ensure pumping even during power outages

• A buried discharge line that moved water safely away from the home’s foundation

This triple-solution approach provided:

• Immediate removal of water before it could reach the interior floor

• Peace of mind during storms or outages

• A cleaner, drier, and usable basement space

The buried discharge line included a lawn-safe outlet with an anti-freeze design, making the system both effective and discreet.