Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

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.

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

The homeowner in Wisconsin Rapids, WI was dealing with multiple basement issues, including bowing foundation walls, water seepage, and deteriorating wall surfaces. Moisture entering along the foundation walls was creating damp conditions and concerns about future water damage, while the wall movement indicated structural stress that could worsen over time. These symptoms are common signs that both foundation repair and basement waterproofing systems are needed to protect the home and restore confidence in the basement's long-term stability.

After

Sure-Dry addressed the structural concerns by installing the EverBrace Wall Restoration System, providing permanent support for the failing foundation walls. To manage water intrusion, the crew installed the WaterGuard Interior Drainage System along the basement perimeter to capture groundwater before it could reach the floor surface. The CleanSpace Wall Vapor Barrier System was installed over the basement walls to help direct wall moisture into the drainage system while creating a cleaner appearance. Water collected by the system was discharged through the SuperSump Sump Pump System, providing a comprehensive basement waterproofing and foundation repair solution for the home.

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Before

This Wisconsin Rapids, WI home had a crawl space that needed encapsulation, but there was another important concern beneath the home—the floor system needed additional support. When beams and floor joists become inadequately supported, homeowners may begin noticing symptoms above the crawl space such as sagging floors, sloping floors, uneven areas, or movement underfoot.

Moisture and changing conditions inside a crawl space can also contribute to deterioration of the wood floor system over time, making it important to address both the crawl space environment and the structural support beneath the home.

After

As part of the crawl space repair, Sure-Dry installed SmartJack® support posts beneath the home's floor system. These adjustable steel supports are positioned beneath the beams to provide additional stabilization where the structure needs it most.

Unlike temporary wood posts or improvised supports, SmartJacks are designed specifically for crawl space structural repair. They transfer the weight of the floor system to engineered support points below and can be adjusted to help stabilize the floors above.

The crawl space was also encapsulated to create a cleaner, more controlled environment and help protect the area beneath the home from moisture.

With the crawl space improved and SmartJacks providing dependable support beneath the floor system, this homeowner now has a more stable foundation for the living space above.

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Before

This Wisconsin Rapids, WI homeowner had a basement foundation wall showing signs of inward movement and needed a way to stabilize the wall before the problem became more severe.

Foundation walls can experience significant pressure from the surrounding soil. Saturated ground, poor drainage, expanding soils, and Wisconsin's repeated freeze-thaw cycles can increase lateral pressure against a basement wall. Over time, homeowners may notice horizontal cracks, stair-step cracking, or sections of the foundation wall beginning to bow inward.

After

Sure-Dry stabilized the affected foundation wall using CarbonArmor® wall reinforcement. CarbonArmor straps are made with high-strength carbon fiber and are bonded directly to the foundation wall to help resist further inward movement.

Because the system has a low-profile design, it provides foundation wall stabilization without installing large steel beams throughout the basement. Once installed, the straps remain tight against the wall and can be finished over if the homeowner chooses to remodel the basement in the future.

By addressing the structural movement rather than simply covering the visible foundation cracks, Sure-Dry provided this homeowner with a permanent wall stabilization solution designed to protect the basement foundation from additional inward movement.

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