Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Before

This Merrill, WI home had multiple structural concerns in the basement. The foundation walls needed stabilization, while the floor system above was also showing signs of inadequate support. With problems affecting both the walls and floors, the home needed a more comprehensive structural repair.

After

Sure-Dry installed the EverBrace® Wall Restoration System to permanently stabilize the damaged foundation walls. The system uses steel beams and specialized wall panels to reinforce foundation walls that have deteriorated beyond what other stabilization methods can address.

Multiple SmartJack® Support Posts were also installed beneath the floor system to stabilize the beams and joists above.

Together, these systems provide this Merrill home with stronger foundation walls and dependable support beneath the floors.

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Before

This Merrill, WI home had a block foundation wall showing signs of structural movement. Cracking and bowing in concrete block walls can develop when pressure from the surrounding soil becomes greater than the wall can resist, and the problem can continue to worsen if the wall isn't stabilized.

After

Sure-Dry installed GeoLock® Wall Anchors to permanently stabilize the block foundation wall. The system connects steel wall plates inside the basement to heavy-duty earth anchors installed in stable soil away from the foundation.

Once tightened, the GeoLock system provides strong lateral support to help prevent additional inward movement. In appropriate conditions, the system can also be adjusted over time to potentially improve the wall's position.

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In the before photo, the Princeton, WI homeowner faced the pressing issue of basement walls at risk of caving in due to long cracks, threatening structural integrity. At Sure-Dry, our expert team addressed this with our GeoLock Wall Anchor System---a trustworthy solution recognized for stopping further wall movement. These innovative anchors securely hold walls in place, acting with consistent stability. Notice in the after photo the reinforcement enacted with precision. This successful foundation repair not only restored a secure home environment but also reinstated peace of mind for the homeowner.

Before:
A homeowner in Schofield noticed that one of their basement walls was cracking and beginning to bow inward. The movement had gradually worsened over time, leaving visible gaps along the mortar joints and raising concerns about the wall’s long-term stability.

After:
Sure-Dry installed a series of GeoLock® Channel Anchors to permanently stabilize the bowing wall. These steel channel anchors connect the wall to stable soil outside the home, applying consistent tension to straighten and secure the structure.

The system stopped further movement and restored the integrity of the foundation, giving the homeowner lasting peace of mind.

Before:
In Schofield, WI, a homeowner noticed severe inward movement in a basement wall, including horizontal cracking, stair-step fractures, and measurable bowing through the center of the block. Marathon County’s dense, moisture-retentive soils were exerting high lateral pressure, especially during freeze–thaw cycles, causing the wall to shift inward. The displacement was greater at mid-wall height—an indication that a traditional anchor system alone would not provide enough vertical restraint, making channel anchor reinforcement the appropriate solution.

After:
Sure-Dry installed a series of GeoLock® Channel Anchors to stabilize the failing wall and distribute soil pressure evenly from top to bottom. Each channel was secured to the floor and ceiling joists, while anchor rods were driven into stable, undisturbed soil outside the pressure zone. Torque readings confirmed proper soil engagement before the system was tensioned into place.
The wall is now locked against further movement, with adjustable hardware that allows gradual straightening over time—ideal for the clay-heavy soil conditions common across Central Wisconsin.