Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Before:
A Westfield homeowner was planning a new deck but was concerned about soft soils and Wisconsin’s freeze–thaw cycles shifting traditional concrete footings. They wanted a foundation solution that was code-compliant, fast to install, and stable enough to protect their investment long term.

After:
We installed helical piers at each planned post location to create a deep, load-bearing foundation below the active soil zone. Each pier was advanced to engineer-specified torque, confirming bearing capacity. Low-impact equipment allowed tight-access installation with minimal disturbance to the yard. The piers accepted new-construction caps so the framing could begin immediately.

The result is a deck foundation that resists settlement and frost heave, ready for same-day construction and built to perform for years.

Before:
A homeowner in Nekoosa had a poured concrete basement wall with a horizontal crack near mid-height and faint diagonal cracks from the corners. After heavy rains the wall showed slight inward bowing—classic signs of lateral soil pressure—and they wanted a non-invasive solution that wouldn’t require exterior excavation.

After:
We reinforced the wall with the CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System—high-strength carbon fiber straps epoxied in vertical runs and locked to the floor system (ArmorLock™ top anchors) for continuous restraint, all installed from the inside with a low-profile finish.

The wall is now stabilized against further inward movement and ready for finishing or paint.

Before: Sagging Floors and Bowing Basement Walls

A homeowner in Montello, WI reached out to Sure-Dry after noticing two troubling issues: the floors above their crawl space were bouncy and uneven, and their basement walls were beginning to bow inward with visible cracking. Seasonal soil movement and years of structural stress had taken a toll, putting the home's stability—and value—at risk.

The home needed more than a cosmetic fix. It required structural reinforcement from the ground up.

After: Permanent Stabilization with SmartJack® and PowerBrace™ Systems

Sure-Dry designed and installed a dual-system solution to address both crawl space and wall support:

• SmartJack Support Posts were installed beneath the floor joists to lift and stabilize the sagging areas above the crawl space.

• PowerBrace Wall Reinforcement Beams were anchored along the basement walls to immediately stop inward movement and allow for gradual straightening over time.

The installation was fast, precise, and minimally invasive. The floors were firm and level once again, and the basement walls were stabilized for the long term.

Our Sure-Dry team received a call from homeowners in Coloma, WI for their outside concrete walls to be supported. Over time, they have begun to crack and bow in. 

To keep this from happening again we installed 7 GeoLocks. These locks latch onto the soil outside of the concrete slab and pull it back to its proper location. 

Recently, a homeowner in Coloma, WI, faced a concerning foundation problem, unsure of the future of their beloved home. Underneath, the photo shows significant settlement issues, causing worry and uncertainty. However, after calling on us, the transformation is evident. Using Push Pier technology, we provided a steadfast solution, stabilizing their foundation, as highlighted in the after picture. Notice the remarkable difference? That's the peace of mind and reliability we promise and deliver, ensuring their home stands strong for years to come.