Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Before: Walls That Were Giving Way

A homeowner in Poy Sippi, WI contacted Sure-Dry after noticing horizontal cracks and inward bowing in their basement wall. Over time, expanding soil pressure and freeze-thaw cycles caused the wall to shift inward more than 2 inches—creating not only a structural hazard, but also anxiety about the safety of their home.

They needed a permanent solution, not a temporary patch.

After: Stabilized and Secured with Channel Anchors

Sure-Dry installed a Geo-Lock Channel Anchor System, designed to permanently stabilize and potentially straighten failing basement walls over time.

Our solution included:

• Galvanized steel earth anchors embedded in stable soil outside the home

• Reinforced steel channels anchored along the bowing wall

• Wall plates and tensioning rods for long-term adjustment

The result?

• Immediate wall stabilization

• A visibly straighter basement wall

• A major increase in property value and peace of mind

The block foundation walls of this property in Poy Sippi were cracking along the mortar joints and bowing inward, indicating signs of wall failure.  

To stabilize the walls, Sure-Dry Basement Systems installed their Geo-Lock™ Wall Anchor system.  Sure-Dry's Geo-Lock Wall Anchors will permanently stabilize your foundation wall by anchoring your walls to the hard-packed virgin soil beyond your foundation.

After installation, wall anchors can often be tightened over time to further straighten your foundation walls and pull them back to their original position.

If the foundation walls of your home are showing signs of failure, contact Sure-Dry today for a free estimate! 

Before:
A homeowner in Gleason noticed their basement walls beginning to bow inward, creating cracks and raising serious concerns about the stability of their foundation. The problem was getting worse over time, and they worried that delaying repairs would lead to more costly structural damage.

After:
Our team installed the PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System, a steel I-beam system designed to stabilize and gradually straighten failing foundation walls.

With PowerBrace, the homeowner now has a permanent solution that restores stability, prevents further movement, and gives peace of mind about the long-term safety of their home.

The back concrete wall of this garage in Gleason, WI was starting to bow inward, and the homeowner needed a solution to stabilize the wall and restore it to its original position.  

To solve this issue, Sure-Dry Basement Systems installed their Geo-Lock™ Wall Anchor system.  Wall anchors can repair many bowing wall problems. Soil anchors are placed in the ground outside the home.  Steel rods attached to soil anchors extend through the foundation wall and wall plates.  Wall plates distribute clamping pressure. Tightening nuts on the threaded ends of the rods stabilize the wall for a permanent solution.

If you have bowing walls in your home's basement or garage, contact Sure-Dry today for a free estimate! 

Before:
A homeowner in Ripon, WI began noticing long horizontal cracks forming along their finished basement walls. The drywall seams were separating, and doors no longer closed smoothly—signs that the foundation walls were bowing inward under exterior soil pressure. With a fully finished lower level, the homeowners wanted a repair that could stop the movement without major excavation or tearing out the interior space.

After:
To permanently stabilize the structure, our team installed GeoLock® Wall Anchors behind the finished walls. Small, precise access openings were made to set interior wall plates, while exterior anchors were driven into stable soil beyond the active backfill zone. Once tightened, the system immediately stopped inward movement and provided the capability for future straightening.

Now, this Ripon basement is structurally sound and ready to be refinished—protected by a long-term, serviceable solution that required minimal disruption to their living space.