Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

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.

Before: Unstable Ground Threatens New Trail Construction

In Iron River, a new multi-mile boardwalk trail—part of the Apple Blossom Trail expansion project—was set to wind through a combination of wetlands, soft soils, and riverbed terrain. While the plans promised a scenic and accessible route through Michigan’s Northwoods, building a structure that could withstand the elements and shifting ground presented a serious challenge. Standard footings simply wouldn’t hold up.

After: Deep Foundation System Installed to Support the Future

Sure-Dry was proud to help bring the project to life by installing helical piers, a commercial-grade foundation system designed to anchor deeply into load-bearing soils. These piers provide lasting support for the elevated boardwalk sections that span the most unstable parts of the trail—including areas above wetlands and near the river’s edge.

The result is a solid, long-term solution that supports community development and environmental sustainability—helping to create a safe, scenic experience for residents and visitors alike.

Before:
In Iron River, MI, a homeowner was experiencing continued inward movement of a basement wall that had previously been stabilized with channel anchors. Over time, the wall began to show new horizontal cracking and stepped fractures near the corners, indicating that the existing system was no longer providing adequate restraint. Iron County’s moisture-sensitive, mixed clay and sandy soils exerted significant lateral pressure during wet seasons, causing the wall to continue bowing inward despite the older hardware.

After:
Sure-Dry replaced the aging channel anchor system with new GeoLock® Wall Anchors to provide deeper soil engagement and stronger long-term stabilization. Each new anchor rod was installed into undisturbed soils beyond the active pressure zone, torque-verified for proper load transfer, and tensioned to secure the wall in place.
The updated system now offers reliable, serviceable stabilization suited to the variable soil layers common across Iron County and the western Upper Peninsula.