Concrete leveling contractor levels walkway in Two Rivers, WI
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Our neighbors in Two Rivers, WI, faced the common yet hazardous issue of an uneven walkway, thanks to intrusive tree roots. As seen in the 'before' photo, the once smooth path transformed into a tripping hazard. Enter Sure-Dry's trusty duo, PolyLevel and NexusPro, to save the day. The 'after' photo reveals a perfectly even surface, boasting not only safety but enhanced curb appeal. Through Sure-Dry's innovative solutions, we turned a faulty walkway into a secure and appealing path, keeping our promise of providing remarkable customer experiences and lasting results.
Total Basement Water Control in Two Rivers, WI
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After a heavy rain, these homeowners in Two Rivers, WI went down into their basement and saw what all homeowners pray they don't see after a heavy rain...water. With water seeping in between the footing and the block foundation wall, they soon realized they needed something in place to catch the water coming and a system to drain it out and away from their home.
Sure-Dry Basement Systems restored their piece of mind by installing a comprehensive system that provided them with complete water protection. First, a sump pump was installed that allowed any water coming into the home to drain and discharge away from the house. Sure-Dry then installed their WaterGuard water drainage system to catch the water coming in from between the footing and the wall, and direct that water to the sump pump where it would drain and discharge away from the home.
To create a vapor barrier between the basement walls and the house and to catch any water coming in from the walls and direct to the WaterGuard System, Sure-Dry installed their patented BrightWall basement wall panels.
BrightWall® is 100% waterproof and washable, and it creates a vapor barrier on your basement walls to block out water vapor and humidity. This ensures that you won't have to worry about mold growth or rot. Like our other wall products, it can direct water seepage into your perimeter drain.
Basement Waterproofing in Appleton, WI
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Before: Leaking Walls & an Outdated Sump Pump
In Appleton, WI, this homeowner had grown tired of battling a wet basement. Water was leaking through the foundation walls, especially during heavy rain, and their old sump pump couldn’t keep up. The damp conditions were starting to damage belongings and raise concerns about mold and long-term moisture problems.
After: Dry, Protected & Worry-Free
To solve the water intrusion once and for all, our team installed a complete waterproofing system:
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WaterGuard® interior drainage to collect water from the base of the walls and direct it away from the basement
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A new sump pump with UltraSump® battery backup system to keep the basement protected—even during power outages or pump failure
With this system in place, the basement is now clean, dry, and ready for use year-round—no more worrying every time it rains.
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Professional Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Two Rivers, WI
Sure-Dry has been serving Two Rivers since 1994. With a highly skilled team and over 30 patented products, we provide the quality work you need to keep your home safe, dry, and in good repair. With financing options available, we can help you find the best option to get the needed work done, from basement waterproofing to foundation repair and more!
Our services in Two Rivers, WI
- Basement waterproofing
- Sump pump installation
- Crawl space repair
- Thermal insulation
- Foundation repair
- Concrete leveling and lifting
- Concrete sealing
- Air purifier
- Financing
- Free estimates
- And more!
Affordable Foundation Repair & Concrete Leveling
One of our foundation specialists will come to your home to inspect and identify the foundation issue in your home. The products we install have a 25 year warranty.
If you have issues outside with sinking concrete, we use PolyLEVEL to lift and level the slab. We have solutions for driveways, patios, sidewalks and more!
Basement Waterproofing & Crawl Space Repair
We install an interior drainage system in your home that pumps away the water without you even noticing. For crawl spaces, we provide extensive repair and encapsulation services. Our encapsulation systems come with a transferable written warranty.
If you're ready to protect your Two Rivers, WI home with basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, foundation repair, or concrete leveling, contact Sure-Dry today for a free estimate!
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A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI contacted Sure-Dry after water intrusion was leaving their basement wet. Water entering along foundation walls can quickly move onto the basement floor, creating damp conditions and leaving homeowners wondering how much water the next heavy rain may bring.
Basement water problems often become worse when Wisconsin receives periods of heavy rain or rapid snowmelt. As the ground surrounding a home becomes saturated, groundwater pressure increases against the foundation. Water then looks for available pathways through cracks, joints and other vulnerable areas.
After evaluating the basement, Sure-Dry recommended a waterproofing system combining DryTrak® with a SuperSump®.
DryTrak was installed along the appropriate areas of the foundation to capture incoming water. Unlike a traditional drainage channel installed beneath the edge of the basement floor, DryTrak is mounted above the floor. This makes it an effective option for certain foundation and floor conditions where breaking into the concrete isn't appropriate or practical.
Rather than allowing water coming through the foundation to run freely across the basement, DryTrak intercepts it and provides a controlled drainage path toward the sump system.
The water is then directed into the SuperSump. Once collected in the sump liner, the pump automatically removes the groundwater and directs it safely away from the home.
The two components perform different but equally important jobs: DryTrak captures and controls the water entering the basement, while SuperSump provides the pumping capacity needed to remove that water.
With the installation complete, this Two Rivers homeowner now has a waterproofing system designed around the actual path of the incoming water. Instead of continually dealing with a wet basement after changing weather conditions, they have a system in place to collect, manage and remove groundwater before it can spread across the basement floor.
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A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI contacted Sure-Dry after signs of foundation wall movement developed in their basement. Cracks and inward movement can indicate that pressure from the surrounding soils is beginning to overwhelm portions of the foundation wall, making stabilization an important part of protecting the home.
Foundation walls must constantly resist pressure from the soil surrounding them. During periods of heavy rain or spring snowmelt, Wisconsin soils can become saturated and significantly heavier. Seasonal freezing and thawing can also contribute to expansion and movement. Over time, these forces can cause foundation walls to crack, bow or move inward.
Sure-Dry evaluated the affected areas and recommended a combination of GeoLock® Wall Anchors and CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System to address the different conditions along the foundation.
GeoLock Wall Anchors provide structural stabilization by connecting the foundation wall to stable soil beyond the disturbed area immediately surrounding the home. Steel rods extend from the interior wall through the soil to earth anchors positioned outside. Tightening the system provides lateral support that helps prevent continued inward movement. Depending on soil and foundation conditions, the system may also allow for future adjustments toward the wall's original position.
CarbonArmor was installed where a low-profile reinforcing solution was appropriate. The system uses high-strength carbon-fiber straps that are bonded directly to the foundation wall. Carbon fiber has extremely high tensile strength, allowing the straps to reinforce the wall and resist additional inward movement while occupying very little basement space.
Using both systems gave Sure-Dry the ability to match the repair method to the specific conditions found throughout the basement. GeoLock provided anchoring and stabilization where needed, while CarbonArmor reinforced other vulnerable sections without unnecessarily taking up usable space.
With the installation complete, the homeowner isn't simply left with cracks that have been covered or patched. The underlying structural movement has been addressed with professionally engineered foundation repair systems designed to stabilize and reinforce the affected walls and help protect this Two Rivers home for the future.
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A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI contacted Sure-Dry after experiencing water intrusion in their basement. They needed more than a temporary fix for the areas where water was appearing—they wanted a dependable system designed to manage groundwater before it could spread across the basement floor.
Basement water problems often become noticeable at the wall-floor joint, but the visible water isn't necessarily where the problem begins. Heavy rain and melting snow can saturate the soils surrounding a Wisconsin foundation. As groundwater builds up around and beneath the home, hydrostatic pressure can force water toward openings and vulnerable areas in the foundation.
Sure-Dry recommended an interior waterproofing system combining WaterGuard® with a SuperSump®.
Our crew installed WaterGuard along the interior perimeter of the basement. Rather than attempting to prevent every drop of groundwater from reaching the foundation, WaterGuard provides a controlled pathway that intercepts incoming water and directs it toward the sump system before it can reach the basement floor.
This interior approach also provides an important serviceability advantage. Exterior drain tile is buried alongside the foundation, making it difficult to inspect or access if it eventually becomes clogged or damaged. WaterGuard remains inside the basement where the system can be accessed and maintained if needed.
The water collected by WaterGuard was directed into the SuperSump system. The sump collects incoming groundwater and pumps it safely away from the home, providing the active water-removal component of the waterproofing system.
WaterGuard and SuperSump work together as a system: WaterGuard captures and channels groundwater, while SuperSump removes that water from the basement and directs it away from the foundation.
With the installation complete, this Two Rivers homeowner now has a basement waterproofing system designed around managing the source of the problem rather than simply treating the visible symptoms. The result is a drier, more dependable basement with better protection during Wisconsin's heavy rains, snowmelt and changing groundwater conditions.
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A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI contacted Sure-Dry after cracks and openings in their concrete driveway had become large enough for grass to grow between sections of the concrete. What started as concrete movement had developed into noticeable gaps that affected both the appearance and condition of the driveway.
Grass growing through a driveway can be a visible sign of a larger issue. Open cracks and joints provide pathways for rain and melting snow to reach the soil beneath the concrete. As water moves through the supporting soils, erosion and settlement can create voids beneath the slabs. Wisconsin's freeze-thaw cycles can further contribute to movement as moisture beneath and around the concrete repeatedly freezes and thaws.
Sure-Dry recommended repairing and stabilizing the existing concrete with PolyLevel® rather than immediately tearing out and replacing the driveway.
Our crew injected lightweight polyurethane beneath the affected slabs. As PolyLevel expanded, it filled voids in the supporting soils, stabilized the concrete and provided controlled lifting where settlement had caused uneven areas.
PolyLevel offers several advantages over traditional mudjacking:
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Smaller injection holes through the existing concrete
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Lightweight material that doesn't add substantial weight to unstable soils
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Controlled lifting and stabilization
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Rapid curing with minimal downtime
After addressing the settlement beneath the driveway, the crew turned its attention to the open joints and cracks where grass and debris had been able to take hold. NexusPro® was applied to seal the appropriate openings and help prevent water from continuing to travel beneath the slabs.
This step is particularly important because lifting concrete without addressing vulnerable joints can leave pathways for water to continue reaching the supporting soils. Combining PolyLevel stabilization with NexusPro joint and crack protection helps address both the existing settlement and one of the conditions that can contribute to future problems.
With the project complete, the grass-filled openings are no longer the defining feature of this Two Rivers driveway. The homeowner now has more even, stabilized concrete with sealed joints and cracks that provide better protection against water intrusion, soil erosion and Wisconsin's challenging freeze-thaw conditions.
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A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI contacted Sure-Dry for help protecting the basement of their older home from water intrusion. The home featured a small brick foundation, making this project different from waterproofing the poured concrete and block foundations commonly found in newer Wisconsin homes.
Older brick foundations can become increasingly vulnerable to moisture as decades of groundwater exposure, changing soil conditions and deterioration of mortar joints create additional pathways for water. During periods of heavy rain or spring snowmelt, saturated soil can also create hydrostatic pressure around and beneath the foundation, forcing groundwater toward vulnerable areas of the basement.
Rather than simply attempting to seal visible areas where water appeared, Sure-Dry recommended a system designed to manage the water itself.
Our crew installed WaterGuard® along the interior perimeter of the basement. The drainage system is positioned to capture groundwater entering near the foundation walls and wall-floor joint and carry that water to the sump system.
Installing an interior drainage system also provides an important long-term advantage for an older home. Unlike buried exterior drainage that can be difficult to access if problems develop, WaterGuard remains serviceable from inside the basement while avoiding the extensive excavation associated with exterior waterproofing.
The water collected by WaterGuard was directed into a TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System. TripleSafe incorporates multiple levels of pumping protection so the system can respond to changing water volumes, while battery-backup capability provides additional protection if severe weather causes a power outage.
Together, the two systems create a complete water-management approach: WaterGuard captures groundwater before it can spread across the basement, and TripleSafe pumps that water safely away from the home.
With the installation complete, this older Two Rivers home now has a modern basement waterproofing system working alongside its historic brick foundation, giving the homeowner a drier, more dependable space and better protection during Wisconsin's changing groundwater conditions.
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A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI contacted Sure-Dry because of noticeable musty odors and the dry, sandy, dusty conditions coming from the crawl space beneath their home. Although standing water wasn't the primary concern, the exposed ground was creating an environment they didn't want underneath their living space.
A crawl space doesn't need to look wet to have a moisture problem. Exposed soil can continuously release water vapor into the air, contributing to elevated humidity and musty odors. At the same time, sandy soil can create considerable dust and debris throughout an unsealed crawl space.
These conditions are particularly important because a crawl space isn't completely isolated from the rest of the house. Air movement within a home can draw air from the crawl space upward, meaning odors, humidity and airborne particles from below can potentially influence conditions in the living areas above.
Sure-Dry recommended encapsulating the area with the CleanSpace® Crawl Space Encapsulation System to create a durable separation between the home and the exposed ground.
Our crew installed the heavy-duty CleanSpace liner throughout the crawl space, covering the sandy floor and creating a continuous moisture and ground barrier. Rather than simply laying ordinary plastic over the soil, CleanSpace is reinforced and designed specifically to withstand the demanding conditions found beneath a home.
Once installed, the system helps accomplish several things at once: it reduces moisture vapor entering from the ground, isolates the dusty soil from the crawl space environment and creates a dramatically cleaner area beneath the house.
With the sandy ground now sealed beneath CleanSpace, this Two Rivers homeowner has a cleaner and more controlled crawl space that directly addresses the musty odors and dusty conditions that originally prompted them to call Sure-Dry.
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A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI contacted Sure-Dry for help improving the conditions in the crawl space beneath their home. The area was exposed to ground moisture and lacked adequate insulation along the foundation walls, allowing dampness and seasonal temperature changes to affect the space beneath the house.
Crawl spaces in Wisconsin face challenges throughout the year. Moisture from exposed soil can enter the crawl space as water vapor, while cold winter temperatures can transfer through foundation walls. These conditions can contribute to elevated humidity, musty odors, cold floors and increased energy use inside the home.
Sure-Dry recommended a system that would address both moisture intrusion from below and heat loss through the crawl space walls.
Our crew installed the CleanSpace® Crawl Space Encapsulation System to separate the home from the ground beneath it. Unlike ordinary plastic sheeting, CleanSpace is a durable, reinforced liner designed specifically for the crawl space environment. Once installed, it creates a continuous barrier that dramatically reduces the amount of ground moisture entering the space as water vapor.
To improve the crawl space's thermal performance, SilverGlo™ Crawl Space Wall Insulation was installed along the foundation walls. The rigid foam panels help reduce heat transfer, while the reflective radiant barrier surface provides additional insulation performance.
Using the two systems together allows CleanSpace to control moisture from the ground while SilverGlo helps isolate the crawl space from exterior temperatures through the foundation walls. This approach helps turn an unprotected crawl space into a much more controlled part of the home.
With the encapsulation and insulation complete, this Two Rivers homeowner now has a cleaner, drier and better-insulated crawl space with improved protection against Wisconsin's moisture, cold temperatures and seasonal changes.
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A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI contacted Sure-Dry for help with moisture conditions in the crawl space beneath their home. An unprotected crawl space can allow moisture from the ground to continually enter the area, creating damp conditions that can eventually affect wooden structural components, insulation and even the living environment above.
Wisconsin crawl spaces face several sources of moisture throughout the year. Heavy rain and snowmelt can increase groundwater around the foundation, while exposed soil beneath the home continually releases water vapor. When that moisture becomes trapped in the crawl space, humidity rises and conditions can become favorable for musty odors, mold growth and wood rot.
Sure-Dry recommended a combination of crawl space encapsulation and active water management to address both sources of moisture.
Our crew installed the CleanSpace Crawl Space Encapsulation System throughout the crawl space. The heavy-duty liner creates a durable barrier between the home and the damp ground below, dramatically reducing the amount of ground moisture that can enter the crawl space as water vapor.
CleanSpace also provides a much more permanent solution than laying ordinary plastic over the soil. The reinforced material is designed for the demanding crawl space environment and creates a clean, bright surface that makes the area easier to access and inspect.
Because encapsulation alone doesn't remove groundwater that may enter beneath the home, the crew also installed a SmartSump Crawl Space Sump Pump. The compact system is designed specifically for crawl spaces, collecting incoming water and pumping it safely away from the foundation before it can accumulate beneath the CleanSpace liner.
Together, CleanSpace and SmartSump address two important parts of crawl space moisture control: preventing moisture vapor from the ground from entering the space and providing a reliable way to remove incoming groundwater.
With the project complete, this Two Rivers homeowner now has a cleaner, drier and better-protected crawl space with a moisture-control system designed to handle Wisconsin's changing conditions throughout the year.
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A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI contacted Sure-Dry after sections of their concrete sidewalk had settled, leaving uneven transitions between slabs. Besides affecting the appearance of the walkway, the changing elevations created trip hazards for anyone walking through the area.
Settlement like this is common throughout Wisconsin. Water can work its way beneath concrete through open joints and cracks, contributing to erosion and void formation in the supporting soils. Seasonal freezing and thawing can further contribute to movement beneath the slabs.
Rather than removing and replacing otherwise serviceable concrete or using traditional mudjacking, Sure-Dry recommended PolyLevel®.
Our crew drilled small injection ports through the sidewalk and injected the lightweight polyurethane material beneath the settled slabs. As PolyLevel expanded, it filled voids beneath the concrete, stabilized the slabs and provided the controlled lifting force needed to improve the sidewalk's elevation.
PolyLevel offers several advantages over traditional mudjacking:
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Much smaller injection holes
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Lightweight material that doesn't add substantial weight to unstable soils
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Precise lifting and stabilization
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Rapid curing with minimal downtime
Once the slabs were lifted and stabilized, we applied NexusPro® to the joints and cracks. NexusPro creates a flexible, weather-resistant seal that helps limit water intrusion beneath the concrete, an important consideration with Two Rivers' Wisconsin freeze-thaw conditions.
With the work complete, the homeowner was left with a more level, safer and better-protected sidewalk without the disruption and expense of tearing out and replacing the existing concrete.
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Sure-Dry performed a detailed inspection of the walkway and back patio to identify slab movement, settlement zones, and voids beneath the concrete before installation began. After injecting PolyLevel High-Density Concrete Lifting Foam beneath the affected slabs, the crew carefully monitored slab elevation and alignment to help ensure a consistent finished surface throughout the repair area. Special attention was given to the patio step leading into the sliding glass door to help improve safety and accessibility.
By repairing the existing walkway and patio instead of replacing them, the homeowner received a faster and less disruptive concrete leveling solution for their Two Rivers property. The completed project improved usability, reduced tripping hazards, and helped extend the life of the concrete surfaces throughout changing Wisconsin weather conditions.
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Sure-Dry’s System Design Specialist inspected the sidewalk and driveway and documented settlement caused by soil erosion beneath the slabs and seasonal frost activity typical of Two Rivers, WI. The homeowner needed support from a concrete lifting company and concrete lifting contractor to raise the affected areas and from a concrete leveling company and concrete leveling contractor to ensure long-term slab stability. The recommended approach used PolyLevel® to lift and stabilize both the sidewalk and driveway.
Technicians performed controlled PolyLevel injections to complete precise concrete leveling across all affected sections, using leveling instruments to confirm proper alignment between the sidewalk and driveway slabs. The lift restored safe, even surfaces and provided long-term protection against future settlement, meeting the homeowner’s expectations for dependable service from a concrete lifting company and concrete leveling contractor.
Sure-Dry’s System Design Specialist inspected the sidewalk and driveway and documented settlement caused by soil erosion beneath the slabs and seasonal frost activity typical of Two Rivers, WI. The homeowner needed support from a concrete lifting company and concrete lifting contractor to raise the affected areas and from a concrete leveling company and concrete leveling contractor to ensure long-term slab stability. The recommended approach used PolyLevel® to lift and stabilize both the sidewalk and driveway.
Technicians performed controlled PolyLevel injections to complete precise concrete leveling across all affected sections, using leveling instruments to confirm proper alignment between the sidewalk and driveway slabs. The lift restored safe, even surfaces and provided long-term protection against future settlement, meeting the homeowner’s expectations for dependable service from a concrete lifting company and concrete leveling contractor.
Sure-Dry’s System Design Specialist inspected the walkway and documented settlement caused by soil erosion beneath the slabs and seasonal frost activity in Two Rivers, WI. The homeowner needed support from a concrete lifting company and concrete lifting contractor to restore the sinking walkway and from a concrete leveling company and concrete leveling contractor to ensure long-term slab stability. The recommended solution used PolyLevel®, injected strategically to lift and stabilize the walkway leading to the steps.
Technicians performed controlled PolyLevel injections to achieve accurate concrete leveling and ensure a smooth, even transition between the walkway and the front steps. The lift restored safe entry and protected the walkway from continued settlement, meeting the homeowner’s expectations for reliable service from a concrete lifting company and concrete leveling contractor.
Sure-Dry’s System Design Specialist inspected the sinking slabs and documented soil erosion beneath the driveway and sidewalk, along with frost activity typical of Two Rivers, WI. The homeowner needed help from a concrete lifting company and concrete lifting contractor to raise the settled sections and from a concrete leveling company and concrete leveling contractor to ensure lasting stability across both areas. The recommended repair plan incorporated PolyLevel® for lifting and NexusPro® for sealing and protection.
Technicians injected PolyLevel in controlled stages to complete precise concrete leveling, using elevation tools to verify uniform alignment between driveway and sidewalk slabs. After stabilization, NexusPro was installed to seal joints and prevent moisture intrusion that could worsen freeze-thaw movement. The integrated repair restored safe, even access and met the homeowner’s expectations for a dependable concrete lifting company and concrete leveling contractor solution.
Sure-Dry’s System Design Specialist inspected the area and documented settlement beneath the small slab caused by soil movement and moisture conditions common in Two Rivers, WI. The homeowner needed help from a concrete lifting company and concrete lifting contractor to raise the slab safely, along with support from a concrete leveling company and concrete leveling contractor to ensure a stable, long-lasting repair. The recommended approach used PolyLevel® to lift and stabilize the slab at the base of the steps.
Technicians injected PolyLevel in controlled stages to achieve accurate concrete leveling and ensure the slab matched the driveway height. The lift restored proper alignment at the step transition and improved surface safety, meeting the homeowner’s expectations for dependable service from a concrete lifting company and concrete leveling contractor.
Sure-Dry’s System Design Specialist inspected the garage and found settlement caused by soil erosion beneath the slab, combined with seasonal frost activity common in Two Rivers, WI. The homeowner needed support from a concrete lifting company and concrete lifting contractor to stop the settling concrete and from a concrete leveling company and concrete leveling contractor to restore proper alignment before the cracks expanded further. The recommended solution utilized PolyLevel® to lift and stabilize the affected sections.
Technicians injected PolyLevel in controlled stages to complete precise concrete leveling, using elevation tools to monitor slab movement and reduce stress along the larger cracks. Once the slab was stabilized and realigned, the garage floor regained structural integrity, meeting the homeowner’s expectations for a dependable concrete lifting company and concrete leveling contractor solution.
During the inspection of this Two Rivers, WI home, our System Design Specialist recorded elevated humidity and noticeable air leakage at the rim joists using moisture readings and thermal imaging. The exposed soil floor contributed to vapor migration, while unsealed rim areas allowed cold air to infiltrate during winter months. These conditions are common along the Lake Michigan shoreline, where seasonal moisture patterns heavily influence crawl space environments.
Sure-Dry installed CleanSpace® to fully encapsulate the crawl space floor and walls, preventing vapor transmission and protecting wood components from long-term moisture exposure. RimTight™ insulation was applied to the rim joists to block outside air and establish a stable thermal boundary. This combined system creates a healthier, more efficient crawl space environment and provides lasting protection for the homeowner.
During the inspection of this Two Rivers, WI property, our System Design Specialist identified soil washout beneath several sidewalk slabs, confirmed through elevation readings and probing of void spaces. Water infiltration through unsealed joints had contributed to ongoing erosion, a common issue in coastal Wisconsin communities where moisture patterns and freeze–thaw cycles shift soils throughout the year.
Sure-Dry injected PolyLevel® beneath the affected slabs to lift and stabilize them while filling voids created by washout. After the lift, NexusPro® was applied to all accessible joints and control cracks to block water entry and extend the lifespan of the repair. This combined solution delivered a safer, smoother walkway and long-term resilience against future settlement.
During the inspection of this Two Rivers, WI home, our System Design Specialist used moisture mapping and wall diagnostics to locate active seepage points and assess the foundation’s moisture load. The proximity to Lake Michigan and seasonal groundwater fluctuations contributed to consistent water entry along the cove joint. The existing sump pump lacked backup protection and was underperforming during extended wet periods, making a full waterproofing system necessary.
Sure-Dry installed CleanSpace® on the basement walls to block vapor transmission and direct moisture into the drainage system. A complete WaterGuard® perimeter system was added to intercept incoming water and carry it to a newly installed TripleSafe™ sump pump system, providing triple redundancy and battery backup for maximum protection. This integrated waterproofing solution ensures long-term reliability, keeping the basement dry through Two Rivers’ seasonal moisture patterns.
Objective:
This unique property in Two Rivers, WI was once a 1920s speakeasy, but in 2024, it was facing a far less glamorous challenge—severe foundation failure and persistent basement water issues. The block walls were bowing, cracking, and shifting, landing the structure in stage 3 wall failure. The homeowner wanted to preserve the history of the home without sacrificing safety or functionality.
Challenge:
Due to the age of the home, the basement had multiple sections with different levels of structural stress. In some areas, the walls were bowing inward. Others showed heavy stair-step cracking or horizontal fractures. Water was entering along the floor and through wall joints, and utilities like the water heater and pressure tank were in the way of potential repairs.
Solution:
The Sure-Dry team built a multi-layered solution to address every issue:
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Installed GeoLock® Wall Anchors to halt and reverse wall movement
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Used CarbonArmor® fiber-reinforced straps for low-profile stabilization in tight areas
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Added PowerBraces™ for adjustable wall support where bowing was most severe
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Installed a WaterGuard® interior drainage system to catch groundwater and surface seepage
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Added a SuperSump® Plus sump pump for powerful, dependable drainage
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Applied RimTight® insulation at rim joists to improve energy performance
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Our Master Plumber relocated the water heater and pressure tank to make room for the system and ensure everything was up to code
Results:
The homeowner now has a fully stabilized and waterproofed basement, backed by long-term warranties and peace of mind. What was once a historic but failing foundation is now strong, dry, and protected for decades to come.
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Recently, a homeowner in Two Rivers, WI found themselves tripping over an uneven walkway leading to their front door. The culprit? Invading tree roots that had recklessly lifted the concrete, creating not only an eyesore but a safety hazard. That's when we at Sure-Dry got the call. Understanding the urgency of the situation, our customer care team promptly scheduled a home inspection. Our System Design Specialist, Rick, arrived at the scene to diagnose the problem in no time. The inspection revealed a classic case of nature versus home infrastructure - a battle we were all too familiar with. Our recommended solution: a combination of PolyLevel and NexusPro. Here's how we tackled it: First, by strategically injecting PolyLevel, an innovative foam solution, underneath the concrete. This not only lifted the slabs back into place but ensured a compact soil base free from voids that tree roots could exploit in the future. With the walkway level, it was time to address the cracks and gaps. NexusPro sealant was our go-to for sealing these spaces, not just restoring the walkway's appearance but also protecting it against further damage from water and soil erosion. The homeowners were amazed at the transformation. A trip hazard turned back into a welcoming pathway to their home. The best part? The whole process happened quickly, efficiently, and without major disruption. Our production team ensured everything was spotless before they left, owning up to our promise of leaving homes and lives not just repaired but truly enhanced. Thanks to PolyLevel and NexusPro, yet another homeowner in Two Rivers, WI can walk safely and proudly to their front door. And we at Sure-Dry moved one step closer to fulfilling our mission — delivering remarkable customer experiences!


