Sure-Dry serving New London, WI

Fieldstone foundations are part of the character of many older Wisconsin homes, but they can also present challenges when it comes to keeping a basement dry. At this New London, WI property, moisture entering through the old fieldstone foundation was contributing to wet, humid conditions throughout the basement.

Unlike a modern poured foundation wall, fieldstone contains many individual stones, mortar joints and irregular surfaces. Water can find numerous pathways through these areas, particularly when rain, snowmelt or saturated soils increase moisture around the foundation.

Rather than trying to individually seal every potential entry point, Sure-Dry created a system designed to manage the basement's water and humidity.

Our crew installed CleanSpace® over the fieldstone walls. The liner separates the basement from the damp foundation surface while directing seepage down toward the basement's water-management system.

A SuperSump® was installed to provide a reliable collection point for groundwater and pump it away from the home.

Water entering through the foundation was only part of the concern. High relative humidity can keep an older basement feeling damp even when standing water isn't present. Sure-Dry installed a SaniDry™ dehumidifier to remove excess moisture from the air and help maintain healthier humidity levels automatically.

By addressing wall seepage, groundwater and airborne moisture together, Sure-Dry provided this homeowner with a more complete interior basement waterproofing solution while allowing the home's original fieldstone foundation to remain in place.

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When a basement wall begins bowing inward, the visible movement is often the result of significant pressure building outside the foundation. At this New London, WI home, one foundation wall had developed severe inward deflection that required a permanent structural repair.

Foundation walls are designed to resist the soil surrounding a basement, but those forces can change over time. Saturated soil becomes heavier, while certain soils can expand as moisture levels increase. Wisconsin's freeze-thaw cycles can add even more stress around a foundation. Eventually, excessive lateral pressure can contribute to horizontal cracking and cause a wall to bow toward the basement.

Because this wall had already experienced substantial movement, Sure-Dry installed GeoLock® Wall Anchors to permanently stabilize it.

The system works by extending galvanized steel rods through the foundation wall and connecting them to steel earth anchors positioned in stable soil away from the foundation. Heavy-duty wall plates are installed inside the basement and connected to those anchors. Tightening the system transfers the load to the stable soil beyond the problem area and prevents the foundation wall from continuing to move inward.

Unlike repairs that simply cover cracks or improve the appearance of a damaged wall, this solution addresses the structural movement itself. When soil and weather conditions permit, the anchor system can also be tightened periodically in an effort to gradually improve the wall's position.

For this homeowner, addressing the severe bowing before additional movement occurred provided a permanent solution designed to stabilize the foundation and protect the structure above it.

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Basements can provide valuable additional space in a home, but small traditional basement windows often leave these areas feeling dark and enclosed. For this homeowner in New London, WI, installing a larger egress window offered an opportunity to bring significantly more natural light into the basement while also providing a dedicated emergency exit.

Sure-Dry installed a complete egress window system designed specifically for a below-grade basement application.

Installing an egress window requires creating a substantially larger opening through the home's foundation wall. Our crew carefully prepared and cut the opening before installing the new window and exterior window well. Attention to sealing and drainage around the system is especially important in Wisconsin, where heavy rain, melting snow and freeze-thaw cycles can expose below-grade openings to significant moisture.

Beyond emergency access, the larger glass area allows considerably more daylight into the basement. That can make the space feel brighter and more connected to the rest of the home while improving its overall functionality.

With the installation complete, this New London homeowner now has a brighter basement with improved emergency access and a professionally installed opening designed for the conditions found around a below-grade foundation.

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Older Wisconsin homes often have foundations that look very different from modern construction. This New London, WI home had an original fieldstone foundation along with additions that had been constructed over the years, creating multiple crawl space areas beneath portions of the house.

The exposed ground and irregular fieldstone surfaces provided pathways for moisture vapor to enter the crawl spaces. Even though these areas weren't part of the home's everyday living space, their conditions could still affect the structure above. Damp crawl spaces can contribute to elevated humidity, musty odors and prolonged moisture exposure around floor joists, beams and other wood framing.

Sure-Dry recommended crawl space encapsulation to better separate these areas from the moisture surrounding the foundation.

Our crew installed CleanSpace® across the crawl space floors and extended the liner up the fieldstone foundation walls. Because fieldstone is naturally uneven, the material had to be carefully fitted around the irregular surfaces and the unique configuration created by the home's additions.

The reinforced liner creates a durable moisture barrier between the crawl space and the exposed earth and foundation surfaces. Covering both the floor and walls provides more complete protection than addressing the ground alone because moisture vapor can migrate through multiple areas of an older foundation.

Wisconsin's seasonal humidity, precipitation and freeze-thaw conditions can all influence moisture around older foundations. Encapsulating these crawl spaces provides this New London homeowner with a cleaner, drier and better-protected environment beneath the additions and original portions of the home.

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A wet basement can sometimes reveal that a home is dealing with more than a water problem. At this New London, WI property, moisture was entering the basement while foundation wall concerns also required a structural repair solution. Sure-Dry developed a system that addressed both issues rather than treating the visible water alone.

Water entering through foundation walls was managed using CleanSpace®. The durable wall system creates a moisture barrier while directing seepage downward into the basement's drainage system instead of allowing it to reach the finished basement area.

Sure-Dry installed DryTrak® along the perimeter to capture incoming water. DryTrak is particularly useful in basement applications where installing a traditional below-floor drainage system isn't the appropriate solution. Water collected by the system is directed to the sump rather than being allowed to spread across the basement floor.

An UltraSump® pumping system was installed to collect and discharge this groundwater safely away from the foundation.

The home's foundation walls also required stabilization. Sure-Dry installed PowerBrace™ galvanized steel beams against the affected walls. The system is designed to permanently stabilize foundation walls and can be tightened over time when conditions allow, potentially improving the wall's position without exterior excavation.

Basement and foundation problems in Wisconsin can be influenced by changing soil moisture and repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Saturated or expanding soils can increase hydrostatic and lateral pressure around a foundation, contributing to both water intrusion and wall movement.

By combining CleanSpace, DryTrak, UltraSump and PowerBrace, Sure-Dry addressed the basement as a complete system—managing incoming water, providing reliable drainage and pumping, and stabilizing the foundation walls.

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Additions can sometimes create unique areas beneath a home, particularly when they are constructed over crawl spaces rather than extending the home's original basement or foundation. At this New London, WI property, two additions had created separate, smaller crawl space areas that needed better protection from moisture.

Although these spaces represented only a portion of the home's foundation, leaving them exposed could still allow moisture vapor and humid air into the areas directly beneath the living space. Damp crawl spaces can contribute to musty conditions and create an environment where wood framing and other building materials are continually exposed to elevated moisture.

Sure-Dry recommended encapsulating both areas with CleanSpace®.

Our crew installed the CleanSpace liner across the crawl space floors and continued the material up the foundation walls. This creates a more complete moisture barrier than simply covering the ground, helping isolate the crawl spaces from moisture entering through both the soil and foundation surfaces.

CleanSpace is a durable, reinforced crawl space liner designed specifically for long-term encapsulation. Once installed, it also transforms exposed, dirty crawl spaces into much cleaner and more manageable areas beneath the home.

Wisconsin's changing seasons, soil moisture and periods of high humidity can all affect crawl space conditions. By encapsulating both addition crawl spaces, Sure-Dry provided this New London homeowner with a long-term solution for keeping these areas cleaner, drier and better separated from the home above.

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Older concrete doesn't necessarily need to be replaced simply because it has started to sink. At this New London, WI home, several slabs along the driveway and near the home's side entrance had settled over time. While the concrete itself still had useful life remaining, the loss of support underneath had created uneven surfaces and noticeable changes in slab height.

Settlement like this often originates below the concrete. Soil can consolidate naturally over time, while water moving beneath a driveway can wash away supporting material and create voids. Wisconsin's freeze-thaw cycles and seasonal changes in soil moisture can further contribute to movement beneath exterior slabs.

Sure-Dry determined that the existing concrete could be lifted and stabilized using PolyLevel® rather than tearing out and replacing the affected areas.

Our crew drilled small injection holes at carefully selected locations and introduced PolyLevel polyurethane beneath the slabs. The material expanded to fill voids and provided controlled lifting force to improve the elevation of the sunken concrete. This process is especially useful when older concrete remains structurally serviceable but has lost support underneath.

Traditional mudjacking relies on a much heavier cement-based slurry and requires larger injection holes. PolyLevel's lightweight material places considerably less additional weight on the underlying soils, uses smaller injection points and cures quickly.

By lifting and stabilizing the driveway and concrete near the side entrance, Sure-Dry was able to improve the uneven areas while preserving the homeowner's existing concrete.

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A driveway and front sidewalk are some of the most frequently traveled concrete surfaces around a home. For this New London, WI homeowner, settlement had caused sections of both areas to become uneven and cracked, creating unwanted bumps and trip hazards along the path from the driveway to the front entrance.

Concrete settlement often begins underneath the slab. Changes in moisture levels, erosion and Wisconsin's repeated freeze-thaw cycles can cause supporting soils to shift or consolidate. When voids form beneath the concrete, the heavy slabs can eventually sink into the unsupported areas.

Sure-Dry addressed the problem using PolyLevel®. Our crew strategically drilled small injection holes through the affected driveway and sidewalk slabs and introduced polyurethane beneath the concrete. As PolyLevel expanded, it filled empty spaces below the slabs and provided controlled lifting pressure to improve the uneven transitions.

PolyLevel provides several advantages over traditional mudjacking. The material is lightweight, requires significantly smaller injection holes and cures quickly. This makes it possible to lift and stabilize existing concrete without adding the substantial weight associated with a traditional cement-based mudjacking mixture.

Once the driveway and sidewalk were lifted and stabilized, NexusPro® was applied to cracks and joints. Sealing these openings helps reduce the amount of water that can reach the soils underneath the concrete and contribute to future erosion.

With the slabs leveled and the cracks and joints sealed, the homeowner now has a more stable driveway and a smoother, safer walkway leading to the front of the house.

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When concrete begins settling immediately outside frequently used doors, even a relatively small amount of movement can become noticeable quickly. That was the situation for a homeowner in New London, WI, whose backyard concrete patio had settled near both a rear entrance door and a sliding glass door.

Uneven patio slabs can create trip hazards, interfere with comfortable access to the home and affect how rainwater drains around the foundation. Wisconsin's changing moisture conditions and freeze-thaw cycles can contribute to soil movement beneath exterior concrete, while erosion can leave empty spaces—or voids—beneath the slabs. Without adequate support underneath, the heavy concrete can eventually begin to sink.

Rather than relying on traditional mudjacking, Sure-Dry repaired the patio using PolyLevel®. Small holes were drilled into strategic locations in the patio, and polyurethane material was injected beneath the concrete. As the material expanded, it filled underlying voids and provided the controlled lifting force needed to bring the settled slabs back toward the proper position. Compared with mudjacking, PolyLevel uses smaller injection holes, adds significantly less weight to the underlying soils and cures quickly.

With the patio lifted and stabilized, our crew used NexusPro® to seal the cracks and joints. NexusPro remains flexible as the concrete experiences seasonal movement and helps limit water from entering through these openings and contributing to additional erosion underneath the slabs.

The completed concrete leveling and repair project gave the homeowner a smoother, safer patio and improved the transition at both the rear entrance and sliding glass door.

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Sure-Dry recently completed a concrete lifting and concrete leveling project for a homeowner in New London, WI experiencing settlement issues along a covered concrete patio beneath the roofline near the home’s entrance. During the inspection, the System Design Specialist identified voids and weakened soils beneath portions of the patio slab caused by years of moisture movement and seasonal freeze-thaw conditions common throughout Central Wisconsin and Waupaca County. The uneven concrete surface had created hazardous walking conditions and poor drainage near one of the home’s primary entrance areas.
To restore the affected slab, the crew installed PolyLevel High-Density Concrete Lifting Foam beneath the settled patio to carefully raise and stabilize the concrete surface. Unlike traditional slab jacking or mudjacking systems that use heavier grout materials, PolyLevel High-Density Concrete Lifting Foam provides a lightweight, long-lasting concrete lifting solution that cures rapidly and minimizes disruption to the property. Once the slab was properly aligned, the team applied NexusPro Concrete Joint Sealant to the patio joints and cracks to help prevent future water infiltration beneath the slab. The completed repair improved safety, restored smoother access to the entrance area, and provided the homeowner with a durable long-term concrete repair solution.
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Sure-Dry recently completed a concrete lifting and concrete leveling project for a homeowner in New London, WI experiencing settlement issues along a covered concrete patio near the home’s entrance door. During the inspection, the System Design Specialist identified voids and weakened soils beneath portions of the patio slab caused by years of moisture movement and seasonal freeze-thaw conditions common throughout Central Wisconsin and Waupaca County. The uneven concrete surface had created hazardous walking conditions and poor drainage near a frequently used entrance area of the home.
To restore the affected slab, the crew installed PolyLevel High-Density Concrete Lifting Foam beneath the settled patio to carefully raise and stabilize the concrete surface. Unlike traditional slab jacking or mudjacking systems that use heavier grout materials, PolyLevel High-Density Concrete Lifting Foam provides a lightweight, long-lasting concrete lifting solution that cures rapidly and minimizes disruption to the property. Once the slab was properly aligned, the team applied NexusPro Concrete Joint Sealant to the patio joints and cracks to help prevent future water infiltration beneath the slab. The completed repair improved safety, restored smoother access to the entrance area, and provided the homeowner with a durable long-term concrete repair solution.
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During inspection, the Sure-Dry System Design Specialist determined that the homeowner’s basement was a perfect candidate for an egress window system to enhance both livability and safety. The specialist selected the optimal wall location to ensure proper drainage and compliance with building codes.

The Sure-Dry crew excavated the area, cut through the concrete wall, and installed the new egress window with precision and care. The system was finished with a strong, pre-fabricated well, drainage stone, and a clear cover for long-term performance. Once completed, the basement was filled with natural light and met all egress safety standards. The homeowner appreciated the professional installation and the value the new window added to their home.

Sure-Dry prides ourself with being the most experienced and trusted egress window installer in your area. To learn more about our egress windows, click here. 

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In New London, WI, a homeowner faced persistent basement flooding that threatened their property's structural integrity and their peace of mind. Concerned about water damage and the impact on their home's value, they reached out to Sure-Dry for a professional solution.

Upon contacting our Customer Care Specialist, an inspection appointment was swiftly arranged. Our System Design Specialist arrived at the home to conduct a thorough inspection of the basement, carefully diagnosing the problem and discussing the challenges with the homeowner. It was concluded that water was seeping into the basement due to unpredictable rainfall in the area, searching for an effective waterproofing strategy was a top priority.

We proposed a comprehensive, long-term solution that promised to eliminate the issue fully. Our production team arrived with precision and expertise. They installed the TripleSafe Sump Pump system, designed to offer unparalleled protection against power failures and pump outages. Alongside, we implemented the WaterGuard system—a sub-floor drainage system intended to capture any water infiltration from walls and floors before it affects the basement floor.

By efficiently channeling water to our newly installed TripleSafe system, we ensured that water was swiftly and safely pumped away from the home’s foundation. Our expert technicians executed the installation with due care, upholding our commitment to cleanliness by restoring the work area to its original state.

Ultimately, the homeowners gained a permanently dry and usable basement. Thanks to the intricate synchronization of TripleSafe and WaterGuard, they could rest easy, knowing their home's basements were protected against future water intrusion. With our proven solutions, the homeowner’s vision of a secure and dry basement became a reality, embodying our mission to redefine the customer-contractor experience.

Recently, at Sure-Dry, we had the pleasure of working for a homeowner in New London, WI, whose property was facing some serious concrete concerns. Like many of our clients, they reached out with the hope that we could both repair and protect their damaged concrete - ensuring that it lasts for many more years to come. The problem started when they noticed that areas of their concrete had begun to sink and crack, posing not only a tripping hazard but also detracting from the overall appearance of their home. After an initial call to our Customer Care team, we were quick to send out our System Design Specialist to inspect the situation. It was clear that our combination of PolyLevel, NexusPro, and SealantPro products would be the perfect solution to address the problem areas effectively. PolyLevel was utilized to level the sinking concrete, providing a solid foundation and preventing further sinkage. To address the cracks and joints, NexusPro was applied, ensuring they were sealed against water intrusion which is a typical threat to the integrity of concrete over time. Last, but certainly not least, SealantPro was applied to the entire area, to protect it from wear, staining, and future degradation, essentially safeguarding the homeowner's investment.  After approval of our recommended solution, our dedicated production foreman, Will Barforth, and his team arrived, highly equipped to efficiently tackle the job. They worked meticulously, ensuring our solution met the highest standards - and I'm proud to say, the results spoke volumes. The once uneven and cracked area now stood seamless and revitalized. The homeowners were visibly relieved and pleased with the transformation - a sturdy welcoming patio rather than an eyesore!

In New London, WI, we recently had the opportunity to assist a homeowner who was struggling with uneven concrete in an area they wanted to utilize fully but couldn’t due to the unsafe and unsightly condition. Imagine trying to set up a nice outdoor space, but your concrete slabs are so uneven that it becomes hazardous. This is precisely the kind of challenge we at Sure-Dry thrive on solving, and we did! Understanding the problem, our customer reached out, hoping for a solid solution. Our Customer Care team quick to action, scheduled a home inspection to understand the situation better. Once our System Design Specialist, Tyler, made a visit, using expertise he diagnosed the underlying cause of the uneven concrete, he recommended a specialized treatment involving PolyLevel and NexusPro—a surefire combination designed to not only level the concrete but also ensure the fixes were visually seamless and durable. On the scheduled day, our incredible crew arrived on site, and with expert precision, they began the repair. PolyLevel technology was utilized to gently lift and stabilize the sinking concrete slabs, making the whole area evenly leveled without the hassle of replacing the entire pathway. Following this, NexusPro was used to seal cracks and joints, defending against further harsh weather effects and resisting wear and tear blissfully. The transformation was evident – the space was not just usable but also aesthetically pleasing, perfect for the homeowner looking to realize their vision for this part of their property. All through this procedure, as always, our team ensured cleanliness and exhibited the utmost professionalism, leaving no trace of having been there, other than the beautiful, more reliable concrete surface. In solving this homeowner’s problem, Sure-Dry again proved why we are trusted for providing remarkable