Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Julie & Brad of Wrightstown, WI noticed a crack in one of their basement walls.  After further inspection, they also noticed that the wall was bowing in.  What was causing this? 

Foundation walls move inward primarily due to expansive soils and hydrostatic pressure on the walls from outside. However, foundation walls may also crack due to many other outside causes, including foundation settlement. Our foundation experts will accurately identify the cause of your home's foundation problems.  In Julie and Brad's case, the wet, expansive soil around the home's foundation was pushing on the wall, causing the bowing and cracking.  

Sure-Dry Basement Systems was able to restore Julie & Brad's piece of mind with their GeoLock Wall Anchor System.  The Supportworks Geo-Lock™ Wall Anchor System permanently stabilizes your basement walls, offering the best opportunity to straighten the walls without the cost and disruption of foundation replacement.  Heavy-duty, galvanized earth anchors are embedded in stable, undisturbed soil outside your foundation wall. Each anchor is connected by a steel rod to a wall plate that provides clamping pressure against the inside of the foundation wall. This method also offers the potential to straighten the wall back to its original position.

At Sure-Dry Basement Systems we can fix foundation issues related to bowing, buckling basement walls of all types. Our wall anchor systems include a 25-year warranty against manufacturing defects, as well as a performance warranty from us.

If you would like a free, no-obligation, written foundation wall repair quote, we're the contractors for you! Call or e-mail us today to schedule an on-site appointment with one of our specialists!

Living in their home for more than 50 years, these Pulaski homeowners, find a lot of pride and joy in their home and want to make sure it is in a good, safe living condition. However, a short time ago they started to notice their first floor had areas that were sagging. Devasted and ready to fix the problem, they immediately called Sure-Dry Basement Systems to come and address their sinking floor right away.

Sure-Dry's crew came within just a few days and had applied Supplemental Beams to their basement ceiling and then attached SmartJacks to those beams. SmartJacks, made of galvanized steel, permanently stabilize the first floor from settling right away. As well as, they are meant to prevent further sagging so you won't have to deal with this issue again! However, if future settlement of the home does occur, the SmartJacks will easily be adjusted to fix the sagging floor. 

 These homeowners are pleased to hear they can continue to live in their home for many more years and not have to worry about a sagging floor!

When a Long Lake, WI homeowner noticed unsettling cracks and instability in their crawlspace, they turned to us at Sure-Dry for expertise. As noticed in the before photo, their foundation was clearly compromised, a worry for any homeowner. Thankfully, our team has the solution: installing GeoLock Wall Anchor and GeoLock Channel Anchor systems. The after photo reveals a significantly secured foundation, bringing peace of mind and stability back home. We're proud to transform worries into relieved smiles with durable craftsmanship that lasts.

In De Pere, WI, a homeowner approached us with concerns about basement wall movement and cracking. In the before photo, it's evident how these issues can quickly escalate if left unaddressed. We expertly installed GeoLock Wall Anchors and the PowerBrace System—trusted, warranty-backed solutions designed to stabilize and straighten foundation walls. Notice the after photo showcasing stabilized walls, restoring both integrity and peace of mind. Homeowners no longer have to compromise on foundation security. Our methods ensure durable results that protect the value and safety of your home.

Before: A Failing Crawl Space and Uneven Floors

In Oostburg, WI, a homeowner reached out to Sure-Dry after noticing their main floor was sloping and creaking underfoot. Over the years, their crawl space had developed excessive moisture, which led to weakened, rotting support beams and floor joists. The result was not just uneven floors—but structural instability that would only worsen with time.

They had tried temporary shims and support posts in the past, but nothing held up. It was clear that they needed a permanent solution that addressed the real problem underneath the home.

After: Permanent Support with the SmartJack System

Sure-Dry installed a SmartJack Support System in the crawl space, engineered specifically to lift and stabilize sagging floors above.

The system included:

• Custom-cut galvanized steel support columns

• Precast concrete footings for load distribution

• Precision adjustments for floor re-leveling

• Corrosion-resistant materials ideal for damp crawl spaces

After installation, the floors were noticeably more level, solid underfoot, and no longer creaked or sagged. The homeowner gained peace of mind knowing that their home now had reliable structural support for years to come.