Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

In Arpin, WI, a collapsing retaining wall posed a major concern, as shown in the before photo. This threat to both structural integrity and property value needed immediate attention. We addressed the problem by installing our GeoLock Wall Anchor System, illustrated in the after photo. This innovative system stabilizes foundation walls, preventing inward movement and maintaining permanent protection. With the use of heavy-duty steel earth anchors and steel wall plates, our team provided a reliable solution, securing the homeowner's peace of mind and establishing lasting stability.

Before:

This Wisconsin Rapids, WI, homeowner had cracked, bowing basement walls caused by years of soil pressure and moisture. The structural damage created concern for the safety and stability of the foundation, as cracks continued to widen with each season.

After:

Sure-Dry installed the GeoLock® Wall Anchor System to permanently stabilize the foundation walls. The system uses steel anchors embedded in undisturbed soil to counteract external pressure, halting movement and allowing gradual straightening over time.

The homeowner now has a strong, secure foundation and confidence knowing their home is protected from further wall movement and structural damage.

We received a call from homeowners in Wisconsin Rapids, WI about their basement walls bowing in and cracking. 

To fix this problem, the crew installed 4 GeoLocks to their basement walls. The GeoLocks work by anchoring walls to stable, undisturbed soil outside of their home. Over time, the threaded rods will work to pull the wall back to their original location.  

With the structure of their home in good hands, these homeowners are at peace of mind. 

Celene's basement walls were cracked from hydrostatic pressure.  Geo-Lock Wall Anchors were installed by Sure-Dry to prevent further movement and straighten the walls back to their original place.

Before: Foundation Walls Showing Signs of Failure

In Ogema, WI, a homeowner noticed troubling signs of foundation wall movement—horizontal cracking, inward bowing, and even water seeping in where the walls were shifting. These classic symptoms of lateral soil pressure were only getting worse with seasonal changes and heavy rainfall.

With growing safety concerns and the potential for long-term damage, the homeowner contacted Sure-Dry to assess the issue and provide a permanent solution.

After: Permanent Stabilization with the Geo-Lock System

Our team installed a custom-engineered Geo-Lock® Wall Anchor System, designed to:

• Halt further wall movement

• Provide long-term structural stability

• Offer potential for wall straightening over time

The anchors were installed outside the home in stable soil, then connected through the wall to heavy-duty steel plates mounted inside the basement. After tightening the system, the wall immediately began returning to its original position—without the need for costly and invasive reconstruction.

The result was a dry, secure, and structurally sound basement that’s now ready to stand up to Wisconsin’s toughest soil and weather conditions.