Sure-Dry Before & After Photos

Before:
A homeowner in Berlin noticed a horizontal crack forming through the middle of a basement wall with sections bowing inward. Seasonal soil pressure and saturated clay soils were worsening the movement, raising concerns about long-term stability and safety.

After:
We installed the GeoLock® Wall Anchor System, connecting heavy-duty interior wall plates to galvanized earth anchors set in stable soil outside. The system immediately stabilizes the wall and allows for periodic tightening to help straighten it over time—with minimal excavation at each anchor location.

The foundation is now secure against further inward movement, and the homeowner has a proven path to improve wall alignment over the seasons.

Before:
A homeowner in Berlin noticed recurring water along the wall–floor joint after storms. Puddles formed near storage areas, musty odors lingered, and their old sump setup left them anxious during power outages.

After:
We installed WaterGuard® interior perimeter drainage to capture seepage at the cove joint and direct it into an UltraSump® battery-backup pumping system for reliable removal—even if the power goes out.

Now the basement stays dry and usable year-round, with extra peace of mind during severe weather.

Before:
A homeowner in Berlin had settled driveway and walkway slabs with open joints and cracks. The uneven surfaces created trip hazards and allowed water to seep between slabs, causing pooling near the garage and accelerating freeze–thaw damage.

After:
We injected PolyLevel® beneath the settled slabs to fill voids and gently lift them back to a level, properly pitched position. We then sealed control joints and cracks with NexusPro®, a flexible, UV-resistant sealant (installed over backer where needed) and finished with color-match sand for a clean look.

The concrete is now level, safer to walk and drive on, and better protected against water intrusion and freeze–thaw cycles.

Before
In Berlin, WI, the homeowners wanted to make their basement safer and suitable for finishing but only had small, non-compliant windows that didn’t provide a code-approved escape route. The foundation wall where the egress would be installed was solid concrete and partially below grade, meaning excavation depth and drainage control were critical to prevent water intrusion. During inspection, Sure-Dry’s System Design Specialist confirmed that a full egress window installation would not only meet Wisconsin building code but also improve light and airflow in the basement.

After
Sure-Dry’s installation crew excavated the area alongside the foundation and cut a precise, properly sized opening through the concrete wall. A durable, energy-efficient egress window was installed with a reinforced, corrosion-resistant window well featuring an integrated drain tied directly into the home’s waterproofing system. Once sealed, backfilled, and regraded, the new installation provided a compliant emergency exit and enhanced the basement’s natural light and ventilation.
The homeowners were very satisfied with their safer, brighter, and fully code-compliant basement—ready for future finishing or living space expansion.

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Before

The homeowner in Berlin, WI wanted to use their basement bedroom more safely, but the existing window was too small to meet modern emergency escape and rescue requirements. While it allowed natural light into the space, it didn't provide the legal egress needed for a finished basement bedroom, limiting both safety and functionality. Homeowners searching for basement waterproofing, basement waterproofing company, or an egress window installation often discover that an undersized basement window can prevent a room from qualifying as a legal bedroom.

After

Sure-Dry installed a RockWell Egress Window System, carefully excavating outside the foundation, creating the properly sized opening, installing the new window and window well, and ensuring proper drainage and grading around the installation. The new egress window now provides a safe emergency exit, brings significantly more natural light into the basement, and allows the bedroom to meet legal egress requirements while adding value and peace of mind for the homeowner.

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