Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

In Athelstane, WI, a homeowner faced a long-standing foundation problem, clearly seen in the 'before' photo with noticeable bowing walls. Understanding the need for a reliable fix, we stepped in with our PowerBrace system - a steadfast solution visible in the 'after' photo. This innovative approach doesn’t just stop further damage; it offers the potential to straighten over time. Our mission accomplished: providing a noteworthy customer experience and secure, durable solutions for your home's foundation needs.

Before:
An older home in Manitowoc, WI was showing progressive foundation failure, driven by the region’s mixed sandy and clay soils and seasonal moisture swings near Lake Michigan. The homeowner reported worsening wall deflection in the basement and sagging support areas beneath the main level, with cracking and floor unevenness becoming more pronounced. Inspection confirmed failing load paths and lateral pressure that required immediate structural reinforcement to prevent further displacement.
After:
Sure-Dry installed an EverBrace™ Wall Restoration System to permanently support the compromised foundation walls and restore load-bearing stability. Beneath the home, a series of SmartJack® supports were set to lift and stabilize sagging beams, with torque and load verification performed based on Wisconsin soil conditions to ensure reliable long-term performance.
The home is now structurally supported, giving the homeowner confidence in a safer, reinforced foundation.

Before:
A homeowner in Denmark noticed bouncy, uneven floors, small gaps opening at baseboards, and interior doors beginning to stick. In the crawl space, several wood posts were tilting on undersized pads, and some joists showed signs of deflection. The homeowner wanted a permanent, code-compliant fix that wouldn’t require major demolition.

After:
We installed the SmartJack® system to stabilize and lift the floor system. Each steel support was set on an engineered footing designed to distribute loads and resist settlement. After placing new steel support beams where needed, we adjusted the SmartJacks® to bring floors back toward level and eliminate bounce.

The result is a solid, stable first floor and a crawl space with reliable, adjustable structural support for long-term performance.

Our Sure-Dry team installed 20 GeoLocks to these homeowner's bowed walls and over time will strengthen and straighten the walls back to their original location.

Before: 1920s Basement with Serious Structural Issues

This home in Two Rivers, WI has some colorful history—it was once a Prohibition-era speakeasy in the 1920s. But behind the charm, the basement was showing serious signs of structural trouble. The block foundation walls were in stage 3 failure, with bowing, stair-step cracking, and visible movement. On top of that, water intrusion was a constant issue, and moisture was affecting the space year-round.

After: Structurally Sound, Dry & Ready for the Next 100 Years

To save the foundation and waterproof the basement for good, the Sure-Dry team installed a comprehensive solution:

• GeoLock® Wall Anchors, CarbonArmor® wall straps, and PowerBraces™ to stabilize different sections of the block wall depending on the severity of movement

• WaterGuard® interior drainage system to capture and redirect incoming water

• A SuperSump® Plus sump pump for reliable water removal

• RimTight® insulation to seal off rim joists and improve energy efficiency

• Our licensed Master Plumber relocated the home’s water heater and pressure tank to allow for system installation and proper layout

Now the basement is dry, secure, and reinforced from every angle—ready to stand strong for another century.

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