Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

The typical major cause of water in a basement is from water seeping through the concrete walls or floors. For homeowners in Plymouth, WI they were experiencing just that. 

We installed the WaterGuard System around the perimeter of their basement. The WaterGuard collects all water that seeps through the concrete walls and directly discharges it to the sump pump. Therefore, keeping their basement dry! 

Before:
A homeowner in Plymouth was dealing with repeated basement flooding during periods of heavy rain and snowmelt. Water was seeping through the wall and floor joints, and their existing sump system couldn’t keep up, leaving standing water and musty odors behind.

After:
Sure-Dry installed a complete waterproofing system that included WaterGuard® interior drainage to collect groundwater, a TripleSafe™ sump pump system for maximum reliability, and IceGuard® fittings to prevent discharge line backups during freezing conditions.

The new setup provided year-round protection, keeping the basement dry and worry-free.

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 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.

To stop the water problem before it gets in this homeowner's home, we installed a waterproof drainage mat to the outside of their home. This will prevent water from seeping into their basement, guaranteeing them a dry basement!