Athens, WI's Dependable Contractor for Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

Tight access and uneven ground made this crawl space tricky, but the issues were classic: earth moisture, rim-joist drafts, and cold floors. Our crew prepped the substrate, installed CleanSpace® across the floor and up the walls to create a continuous vapor barrier, then added SilverGlo® on the walls for R-value and radiant heat reflection. Finally, we used RimTight™ to seal the perimeter at the rim joists and around utilities, stopping unconditioned air from entering. With moisture controlled and air leakage reduced, the homeowner immediately noticed warmer floors and fresher air—without altering the living space above.

After mapping low spots and marking lift points, our crew drilled small (penny-size) injection ports and placed PolyLevel® foam to stabilize soils and precisely raise the slab—checking progress with a level to align the slab to the garage floor and restore proper pitch. Once the lift was complete, we cleaned the joints, installed backer rod, and applied NexusPro® to the garage joint and any active cracks. The flexible, UV-resistant sealant protects against water intrusion and seasonal movement while keeping a clean, finished look.

During inspection we found moisture tracking along the perimeter and wicking through the lower wall, plus irregular wall surfaces and a slightly uneven slab common in century-old basements. To manage water at the source, our crew cut a neat perimeter channel and placed WaterGuard® flush with the floor to capture groundwater at the cove joint before it reached the surface. We set a new UltraSump® with high-capacity pumping, battery backup, and an audible alarm to ensure performance during heavy rains or outages.

To control vapor and keep the space brighter and cleaner, we installed CleanSpace® from sill to floor, mechanically fastening it so it spans over rough or uneven sections and funnels any wall moisture into the WaterGuard system. With drainage, pumping redundancy, and a durable wall barrier working together, the basement now maintains healthy humidity and stays dry through changing seasons—delivering the long-term peace of mind this old farmhouse needed.

During inspection, we mapped wall deflection, noted stair-step cracking across several courses, and confirmed seasonal soil pressure as the main driver. After utility locating, we selected anchor points outside the active backfill and hand-dug compact pits to preserve landscaping. Inside, we cored precise openings, set steel wall plates, and connected them to galvanized earth anchors with high-strength rods. After torquing to specification, we installed neat anchor covers for a clean finish and restored the small exterior pits the same day. The result is immediate stabilization now, plus the option to incrementally tighten the system at future service visits to encourage the wall back toward plumb as conditions allow.

These homeowners in Athens, WI had water problems in their basement. Water was finding its way in through the basement walls, and these homeowners had no system in place to collect and drain the water, and no sump system to discharge the water away from the their home.  

To collect the water coming into through the basement walls, Sure-Dry Basement Systems installed their WaterGuard® system. The WaterGuard® system collects water that seeps through basement walls and drains it to your sump pump. The system installs quickly and has a clean finished appearance, meaning you don't have to worry about having an unsightly drain around the basement.

 To drain the water being collected by the WaterGuard, Sure-Dry then replaced their pit with their SuperSump® Premier Pump System. It is engineered to help keep the basement dry and healthy for extended periods of time, even in times of heavy water intrusion. The SuperSump® includes a powerful Zoeller® ⅓ horsepower cast-iron sump pump, capable of pumping 2,220 gallons of water per hour at an 8-foot head out of your basement.

If you are experiencing water problems in your basement, contact Sure-Dry today for a free estimate!