Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Facing bowing walls, a homeowner in Newton, WI sought our expertise for a durable fix. As seen in the 'before' photo, the challenge was daunting, but with the installation of GeoLock Wall Anchors and Channel Anchors, we restored stability and safety. The transformation is evident in the 'after' photo, demonstrating our commitment to delivering a remarkable customer experience alongside longer-lasting solutions. Through our precise intervention, we turned a structural concern into a success story, reinforcing the integrity of the home for years to come.

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 Manitowoc, WI had recently trusted Sure-Dry to waterproof their basement, but the project also revealed a structural concern that was contributing to the home’s water intrusion. Foundation wall movement had created conditions where moisture could find additional pathways into the basement. Addressing the wet basement was an important first step, but stabilizing the affected foundation walls was necessary to correct the underlying structural problem and provide more complete, long-term protection.
After Sure-Dry installed the GeoLock Wall Anchor System to permanently stabilize the affected foundation walls. The system uses heavy-duty steel earth anchors installed in stable soil outside the foundation and connected to steel wall plates inside the basement. During the exterior installation, the crew carefully removed and preserved sections of sod at each anchor location. Once the anchors were installed and the excavated areas restored, the original sod was placed back into position, leaving virtually no visible evidence that foundation repair work had taken place outside the home.
The homeowner now has a waterproofed basement and stabilized foundation, while the carefully restored lawn looks much like it did before the GeoLock installation.
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Picture shows wall bowing in before anchor plates were installed and wall straight after anchor plates were installed.

Before

This very old home in West Bend, WI had aging support beams beneath the living space that needed additional help carrying the weight of the structure above. Over many years, settling and changes to the home's original support system had contributed to sagging and uneven floors.

After

Sure-Dry installed SmartJack supports beneath the existing beams to provide additional stabilization where the home needed it most. The adjustable steel supports transfer the weight of the structure to stable footing below and can be adjusted to help improve the position of the floors above when conditions allow.

For an older Wisconsin home, adding engineered support beneath the existing beams provides a long-term solution without relying on temporary wood posts or makeshift supports.

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