Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

In Bancroft, WI, a homeowner faced the nerve-wracking issue of an unstable foundation, as depicted in the 'before' photo. Our team at Sure-Dry came to the rescue, thoroughly analyzing the situation and installing PowerBrace, a proven solution for foundation stabilization, and WaterGuard, our reliable waterproofing system designed to redirect water away from the basement. As you can see in the 'after' photo, our expertise not only rectified the foundation worries but also restored peace of mind. We're proud to transform fears into formidable foundations, promising a remarkable customer experience and a steadfast solution.

Before:
In Bancroft, WI, a homeowner noticed a basement wall beginning to bow inward, with a horizontal crack forming along the mid-section and stair-step cracking near the corners. Portage County’s mixed sandy and clay soils soak up moisture during heavy rains, creating lateral pressure that pushes inward on block walls. As the problem progressed, the wall developed widening mortar-joint gaps and visible inward deflection—classic symptoms of an actively shifting foundation wall.

After:
Sure-Dry installed a series of GeoLock® Wall Anchors to stabilize the bowing wall and stop additional inward movement. Each anchor rod was drilled into undisturbed soils beyond the foundation’s pressure zone, torque-verified for proper load engagement, and tensioned to hold the wall securely.
This system now provides long-term lateral support with the option for gradual corrective tightening—an ideal solution for homes in Central Wisconsin where changing moisture levels and freeze–thaw cycles increase soil pressure.

The block foundation walls of this home in Bancroft, WI were bowing inward due to hydrostatic pressure from the surrounding wet soil.  

To stabilize this home's foundation walls, Sure-Dry installed their  Geo-Lock™ Wall Anchor System.  Heavy-duty, galvanized earth anchors are embedded in stable, undisturbed soil outside your foundation wall. Each anchor is connected by a steel rod to a wall plate that provides clamping pressure against the inside of the foundation wall. This method also offers the potential to straighten the wall back to its original position.

If your basement walls are bowing and cracking, contact Sure-Dry today for a free estimate! 

Before: A homeowner in Wautoma, WI contacted Sure-Dry after discovering severe bowing and cracking along a basement wall. The wall was gradually shifting inward due to years of soil pressure and moisture buildup, raising structural concerns.

After: Our team installed the GeoLock® Channel Anchor System to permanently stabilize the wall. Anchors were driven into stable soil outside the home and connected to interior steel channels that distribute pressure evenly.

The system halted wall movement and provided the strength needed to restore long-term stability and safety.

In Rudolph, WI, a homeowner noticed severe stair-stepped cracks in their block foundation walls, a textbook sign of foundational distress (as visible in the before photo). Concerned about the structural integrity of their home, they reached out to us for help. At Sure-Dry, we pride ourselves on turning worry into relief. Our solution involved the strategic installation of our PowerBrace Wall Repair System, a reliable foundation repair system designed for lasting support. The after photo showcases the stabilized foundation, visually erasing those alarming cracks and, more importantly, restoring the homeowner's peace of mind. Our dedicated team, combining expertise with the innovative PowerBrace technology, ensured that the home was left more secure than ever before, reflecting our mission to not just meet but exceed homeowner expectations by providing a remarkable and enduring resolution to foundational concerns.