Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

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.

In Milladore, WI, a homeowner faced the all-too-common problem of basement flooding, as you can see in the 'before' photo, which added unwanted stress and concern for home safety. Our team at Sure-Dry stepped in to provide a reliable solution, installing our WaterGuard system evidently showcased in the 'after' photo. This innovative product has transformed the once wet and worrisome basement into a dry and dependable space, true to our mission of delivering a remarkable customer experience with long-lasting home solutions.

An old, inefficient sump pump in Edgar, WI was replaced with a new TripleSafe Sump Pump System which provides three levels of protection including a battery back-up ensuring that these homeowners won't have to worry about water in their basement or a failing sump pump.

Nestled in Edgar, WI, stood a charming older home bogged down by basement water woes—leaky walls, a missing drain tile, and not a sump pump in sight. Notice in the 'before' photo the undeniable need for a solution. Enter our rapid-response team. We seamlessly integrated CleanSpace to block moisture, DryTrack for exceptional drainage, and SuperSump to keep things bone dry. As you can see in the 'after' photo, the basement is now a testament to dryness and durability, beautifully reflecting our commitment to restoring peace of mind with tailored craftsmanship and lasting protection.

Before the project, the homeowner in Edgar, WI was experiencing recurring water seepage along the cove joint where the basement floor meets the wall during heavy rains and spring snowmelt. Water tracked along the perimeter slab, leaving damp bands, efflorescence, and small puddles in low spots that made the space unsuitable for storage or future finishing. The existing sump pump setup was basic and unsupported by any continuous interior drainage, so hydrostatic pressure beneath the slab simply pushed groundwater to the path of least resistance at the wall-floor joint. Over time, the persistent moisture created a musty basement odor and raised concerns about long-term foundation and air quality issues typical of wet basement repair needs in Wisconsin.

After Sure-Dry completed the work, the Edgar, WI basement was protected by a WaterGuard® interior drainage system installed along the affected walls at the footing to intercept groundwater before it can reach the floor surface. The WaterGuard channel, set in a drainage stone bed and equipped with a wall flange to capture wall and cove seepage, was routed directly into a new SuperSump® system with a durable liner, airtight lid, and high-capacity pump designed for reliable sump pump installation in Wisconsin basements. Once the drainage and discharge connections were complete, the crew carefully re-poured concrete over the trench to restore a clean, finished slab edge while providing a long-term interior drainage system basement solution for this Marathon County home.
The homeowner now has a dry, healthier basement environment and confidence that this basement waterproofing system will keep their Edgar, WI home protected through future storms and snowmelt cycles.