Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Before:
In De Pere, WI, a historic lock tender’s home—an important part of the community’s early canal system—was showing signs of severe foundation distress. The century-old stone and block basement walls had begun to bow inward and shift under years of soil pressure and water intrusion. Cracking along mortar joints and wall movement raised concerns about long-term stability and the potential loss of an irreplaceable local landmark.

After:
To permanently reinforce the structure while preserving its historic character, our team installed the EverBrace™ Wall Support System. Heavy-duty steel panels were fitted along the failing walls, anchored to the floor and joist system to create a continuous, load-bearing surface. The voids behind the panels were then filled with specialized foam to fully transfer the load, creating a new structural wall inside the old one without disturbing the exterior masonry.

Now, the historic De Pere lock tender’s house stands secure—its basement walls fully stabilized and its heritage protected for future generations.

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.

Before:
A homeowner in Oconto Falls noticed a horizontal crack and sections of a basement wall bowing inward. During wet seasons the movement worsened, with stair-step cracking near corners—clear signs of lateral soil pressure threatening long-term stability.

After:
We installed the GeoLock® Wall Anchor System, connecting interior steel wall plates to galvanized earth anchors set in stable soils beyond the backfill zone. This provided immediate stabilization with minimal excavation at each anchor location and allows for periodic tightening to help straighten the wall over time.

The wall is now stabilized against further inward movement, and the homeowner has confidence in the long-term safety of their foundation.

In this Sobieski, WI project, the homeowner contacted us worried about a cracked, failing foundation and the risk of a possible wall collapse, as seen in the first photo. Sure-Dry confidently addressed this serious concern with our innovative Push Pier System. This technology permanently stabilizes the settling foundation by reaching deep to load-bearing soil or bedrock. As the after photo illustrates, the home's foundation is now restored, enhancing the property's value and ensuring lasting peace of mind. With this system, we secure your home's safety and offer durable protection.

In Sheboygan, WI, homeowners faced structural concerns with bowing foundation walls threatening their property's integrity. As you can see, wall instability is a common issue that can worsen if not promptly addressed. Our solution? The GeoLock Wall Anchor System. Our skilled technicians swiftly installed heavy-duty steel earth anchors to stabilize and correct the positioning of the walls. Notice in the after photo how straight and secure they now appear. This precise and reliable repair not only safeguards the home but reinstates peace of mind for the homeowners with trusted, proven solutions from Sure-Dry.