Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Living in their home for more than 50 years, these Pulaski homeowners, find a lot of pride and joy in their home and want to make sure it is in a good, safe living condition. However, a short time ago they started to notice their first floor had areas that were sagging. Devasted and ready to fix the problem, they immediately called Sure-Dry Basement Systems to come and address their sinking floor right away.

Sure-Dry's crew came within just a few days and had applied Supplemental Beams to their basement ceiling and then attached SmartJacks to those beams. SmartJacks, made of galvanized steel, permanently stabilize the first floor from settling right away. As well as, they are meant to prevent further sagging so you won't have to deal with this issue again! However, if future settlement of the home does occur, the SmartJacks will easily be adjusted to fix the sagging floor. 

 These homeowners are pleased to hear they can continue to live in their home for many more years and not have to worry about a sagging floor!

Before

The homeowner in Port Washington, WI contacted Sure-Dry after noticing severe horizontal cracking and significant inward movement along one of their basement foundation walls. The wall had continued to shift over time, raising concerns about the structural stability of the home and allowing moisture to enter through the growing cracks. Following a detailed inspection, our team documented the wall deflection and determined that the movement was consistent with hydrostatic soil pressure, a common issue in southeastern Wisconsin where expansive soils and repeated freeze-thaw cycles place tremendous stress on foundation walls. The homeowner wanted a permanent foundation repair solution before the damage became more extensive.

After

To permanently stabilize the failing wall, our crew installed the GeoLock Wall Anchor System along with steel wall channels to distribute structural loads evenly across the damaged foundation. The wall was carefully measured and the anchors were installed in stable soil outside the home before being connected to the interior steel channels. The system immediately stopped further inward movement and provides the ability for gradual wall straightening over time through future tightening adjustments. The homeowner now has a permanently stabilized foundation wall and renewed confidence that their home is protected against continued structural movement.

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Before:
A homeowner in Gillett noticed horizontal cracking and inward bowing along a basement wall. Seasonal soil pressure and moisture were worsening the movement, raising concerns about long-term structural safety and property value.

After:
We installed the PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System, using zinc-coated steel I-beams anchored at the floor and secured to adjustable brackets at the floor system to immediately stabilize the wall and allow for incremental straightening over time.

With PowerBrace, the foundation is stabilized, further movement is prevented, and the homeowner has confidence in the long-term safety of the home.

When a Long Lake, WI homeowner noticed unsettling cracks and instability in their crawlspace, they turned to us at Sure-Dry for expertise. As noticed in the before photo, their foundation was clearly compromised, a worry for any homeowner. Thankfully, our team has the solution: installing GeoLock Wall Anchor and GeoLock Channel Anchor systems. The after photo reveals a significantly secured foundation, bringing peace of mind and stability back home. We're proud to transform worries into relieved smiles with durable craftsmanship that lasts.

Before
A homeowner in Cedar Grove, WI began noticing significant movement in their block foundation walls, including stair-step cracking and inward bowing—clear warning signs that often lead homeowners to search for foundation repair Wisconsin or bowing wall repair Wisconsin solutions. Over time, pressure from saturated soil and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles in Sheboygan County had caused the walls to weaken and shift, raising concerns about long-term structural stability.
As the movement progressed, the homeowner became increasingly concerned about potential failure and the safety of the home. Like many block foundations in Wisconsin, the porous nature of the material combined with expanding soils created ongoing stress against the walls. Without reinforcement, the condition would continue to worsen, making early intervention critical.

After
To stabilize the failing walls, Sure-Dry installed a combination of the PowerBrace Wall Stabilization System and the GeoLock Wall Anchor System. The PowerBrace Wall Stabilization System was used on interior walls where floor framing allowed for secure attachment, providing immediate stabilization and the opportunity for gradual wall straightening over time.
In areas where exterior access allowed, the GeoLock Wall Anchor System was installed by embedding steel earth anchors into stable soil beyond the foundation and connecting them to wall plates inside the basement. This system counteracts external pressure and helps pull the walls back toward their original position.
The homeowner now has a permanently stabilized foundation, restoring structural integrity and providing long-term peace of mind.