Sure-Dry serving Sherwood, WI

During the initial site evaluation in Sherwood, WI, Sure-Dry’s System Design Specialist assessed the homeowner’s basement scope and determined that the existing window fell short of the required 5.7 sq ft clear opening (for below-grade egress windows) and that the surrounding areaway lacked adequate width/depth and drainage to meet code for a safe emergency exit. After reviewing the homeowner’s intention to finish the basement space for sleeping or recreation, the system was designed to include full excavation, foundation wall opening, window well construction, and water‐management detailing.
The installation crew executed the plan by excavating to the necessary depth outside the wall, cutting and sealing a new foundation opening, installing an insulated egress window and reinforced well with ladder access where needed, connecting the well drainage to the perimeter system, back-filling and restoring the exterior grade. The outcome is a bright, code-compliant basement egress installation that improves safety, natural light, ventilation and overall value of the lower level.

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During inspection, the sidewalk on the side of the garage showed differential settling of several concrete sections caused by washout from a nearby downspout. The inspector recommended a two-part repair using PolyLevel® for lifting and NexusPro® for joint sealing to restore proper drainage and prevent recurring soil erosion.

The installation team drilled small injection ports and injected PolyLevel expanding foam beneath the sunken slabs to fill voids and raise the concrete back to grade. After confirming alignment, NexusPro was used to seal the joints, preventing water from entering and undermining the slab again. The finished surface is now level, watertight, and properly sloped away from the garage, providing lasting stability and protection.

Inspection revealed that the basement’s original sump system was undersized for the home’s drainage volume, allowing water to back up during extended rain events. Because the basement was fully finished, the installation required careful removal and replacement of flooring sections to access the sump basin without disrupting surrounding materials.

The crew installed the TripleSafe™ sump pump system, connecting it to the existing perimeter drain line for maximum efficiency. The three-pump configuration ensures redundancy—automatically activating additional pumps when water levels rise or power is lost. After testing and sealing, the system restored full water management capability, giving the homeowner a reliable, maintenance-free defense against future flooding.

During inspection, a 20-year-old Sherwood home was found to have a basement wall showing progressive inward movement and cracking from sustained soil pressure. The inspector measured deflection along the wall and recommended the PowerBrace™ system as the ideal repair to halt movement and potentially restore wall alignment over time.

Installation involved placing galvanized steel beams vertically along the affected wall, anchored to the floor system and footing with adjustable hardware. Once secured, the braces provided immediate stabilization and can be tightened periodically for incremental straightening. The solution restored the home’s structural safety and eliminated further risk of wall displacement.

It's that time of the year again that most homeowners begin to dread. Water. Constant water.

For homeowners in Sherwood, WI, they had that exact problem, water everywhere. We immediately got to work and installed the WaterGuard System around their entire basement perimeter. This system will collect all water that seeps into their basement and will directly dispose it to their sump pump.

To make sure that when the WaterGuard discharged the water into the sump pump, the sump pump would actually be able to pump it all out, which is why we made sure they had a high-end sump pump that would be sure to pump out any amount of water. Therefore, we installed the TripleSafe Sump Pump.

With a complete waterproofed basement, these homeowners are at peace of mind knowing they have a dry basement!