Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Before

A homeowner in Rhinelander, WI was experiencing significant settlement in the lower level of their bi-level home, where the garage was located. Both the foundation and concrete floor were sinking, creating concerns about the long-term stability of this portion of the house.

During the evaluation, numerous voids were discovered beneath the concrete. These empty spaces meant portions of the floor and foundation were no longer receiving the support they needed. Continued settlement could lead to increasingly uneven floors, cracking and additional structural movement.

Soil conditions around Northern Wisconsin homes can change over time as moisture levels fluctuate and the ground goes through repeated freeze-thaw cycles. When supporting soils settle, consolidate or wash away, voids can develop beneath concrete and foundations.

After

Sure-Dry installed Push Piers beneath the settling portion of the home. The engineered steel piers were hydraulically driven through the unstable soils until reaching competent load-bearing soil or bedrock.

Once the pier system was secured to the foundation, the home's weight could be transferred away from the failing soils and onto the deeper, more reliable support. The system also allowed the crew to carefully lift the settled lower portion of the bi-level home toward its original position.

By addressing the structural settlement at its source, Sure-Dry was able to stabilize the lower level and provide a long-term solution for the sinking foundation.

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Before

A homeowner in Rhinelander, WI was noticing sloping and uneven floors inside their home. The problem could be traced to the crawl space below, where the existing floor support system was no longer providing adequate support for the floor joists and structure above.

Over time, inadequate supports and changing soil conditions beneath a crawl space can allow beams and floor joists to sag. In Northern Wisconsin, seasonal moisture changes and freeze-thaw conditions can also contribute to movement in the soils supporting a home.

After

Sure-Dry installed SmartJack® crawl space supports beneath the affected areas.

The SmartJacks were positioned beneath the existing support beams to provide strong, adjustable support for the floor system above. Once installed, the system allowed the crew to carefully improve the position of the sagging floor system where conditions allowed while providing permanent stabilization against continued downward movement.

With the crawl space properly supported, the homeowner now has a stronger foundation beneath the previously sloping floors and an adjustable system that can be maintained over time if necessary.

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Before

A homeowner in New London, WI had a serious foundation problem developing in their basement. One of the foundation walls had experienced severe deflection and was visibly bowing inward toward the basement.

A bowing basement wall is an important warning sign because it can indicate that pressure from the surrounding soil is exceeding what the wall can resist. Wisconsin's changing soil moisture, heavy precipitation and freeze-thaw cycles can increase lateral pressure against foundation walls. As that pressure builds over time, homeowners may notice horizontal cracking, stair-step cracks, inward movement or walls that are no longer straight.

Because of the amount of inward deflection at this home, the wall needed permanent structural stabilization rather than a cosmetic repair.

After

Sure-Dry installed GeoLock® Wall Anchors to permanently stabilize the affected foundation wall.

Steel anchor plates were installed in stable soil outside the foundation and connected to heavy-duty steel wall plates inside the basement using galvanized steel rods. Once secured, the system counteracts the pressure being placed against the wall and prevents additional inward movement.

An important advantage of the wall anchor system is that, when conditions allow, the anchors can also be tightened over time in an effort to improve the position of the wall.

With the severely bowing wall stabilized, this New London homeowner now has a permanent foundation repair system protecting this important part of the home's structure.

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At a home in Pelican Lake, WI, a critical issue had emerged with the foundation: basement walls were shifting, leading to potential structural concerns. In the 'before' photo, you can see the pressing need for a robust solution. Our team stepped in with the expertise needed, opting for our proven PowerBrace™ System alongside GeoLock Channel Anchors. Now, the 'after' photo showcases stable, secure walls with future safeguard against movement. This method, using our exclusive, industry-leading products, guarantees a lasting remedy, eradicating foundation problems with assured confidence.

In the before photo, notice the bowing foundation walls a homeowner in Elcho, WI was facing — a clear sign of structural strain and growing concern. Wanting a reliable, long-term solution, they turned to our trusted team for help.

To address the issue, we installed the PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System, shown in the after photo. These zinc-plated steel beams were custom-fit to the basement’s dimensions and securely anchored to stabilize the wall. This non-invasive solution permanently reinforces the foundation without the need for excavation.

Thanks to our foundation wall support expertise, the homeowner can now enjoy lasting structural stability and true peace of mind in their home.