Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Before: Cracked, Bowing Walls Threatened This New Holstein Basement

In New Holstein, WI, a homeowner was facing serious foundation problems. Their block foundation walls were showing stair-step cracking and starting to bow inward—a clear sign that soil pressure and seasonal moisture had begun to compromise the structural integrity of the home.

Without proper reinforcement, the walls were at risk of continued movement, water intrusion, and even collapse. The basement’s safety, stability, and value were all on the line.

After: Reinforced, Stabilized, and Protected for the Long Term

To provide a lasting solution, Sure-Dry installed a combination of GeoLock® Wall Anchors and the PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System—a dual approach designed to halt movement and restore strength to compromised foundation walls.

What We Installed:

• GeoLock® Wall Anchors to stabilize walls by anchoring them to solid, undisturbed soil outside the foundation

• PowerBrace™ steel I-beams to reinforce sections where interior bracing was more effective than exterior access

• Tightening capabilities on both systems for gradual realignment over time

• Clean, professional interior finishes that maintain basement usability and appearance

This hybrid repair approach was tailored to the unique needs of the home, allowing our team to address both severe bowing and areas of limited excavation access. The foundation is now permanently stabilized, and the risk of worsening cracks or water issues has been greatly reduced.

Concerned about cracking or bowing basement walls in your home?
We offer permanent, warrantied foundation repair solutions throughout New Holstein and the surrounding areas.
Contact Sure-Dry today for a free, no-obligation foundation inspection.

In Waldo, WI, homeowners noticed concerning movement in their basement wall, threatening the stability of their property. As you see in the before photo, this issue was critical. Using our GeoLock Wall Anchor system, we provided a reliable solution by embedding heavy-duty earth anchors in stable soil. Connected with galvanized steel rods, these anchors reinforce the walls efficiently, ensuring stability and reducing further inward movement. As seen in the after photo, Sure-Dry successfully restored both the wall's integrity and the homeowner's peace of mind—demonstrating why our foundation repair solutions are trusted and proven.

Before:

A homeowner in Plymouth noticed cracks forming along their foundation walls and uneven floors inside the home. Sections of the structure had begun to settle due to unstable soil conditions beneath the foundation, causing growing concern about long-term structural safety and further damage.

After:

Sure-Dry stabilized the foundation using Helical Piers, which were driven deep into stable load-bearing soil to permanently support and lift the settling structure. Once installed, the piers transferred the home’s weight to competent strata below, halting settlement and restoring structural stability.

The homeowner gained confidence knowing their foundation was now permanently secured.

Before:
A homeowner in Laona noticed several vertical cracks forming along one basement wall. Over time, minor inward bowing began to develop as surrounding soils expanded and pushed against the foundation. Though the movement was limited, the cracks indicated structural stress that could worsen without reinforcement.

After:
The crew installed the CarbonArmor® wall reinforcement system to stabilize the affected wall. Flexible carbon fiber straps were bonded directly to the wall surface with high-strength epoxy, providing exceptional tensile strength without intrusive hardware or excavation.

The system permanently stabilized the wall, preventing further movement and ensuring lasting structural security for the homeowner.

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!