Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Tomahawk, WI recently called asking for a new sump pump system in their basement.

Our team at Sure-Dry Basement Systems installed the TripleSafe Sump Pump System which is firmly covered so water will not accumulate on the outside of the sump pump, which happened with their previous sump pump.

Before the project, the homeowner in Tomahawk, WI was dealing with recurring water seepage along the cove joint where the basement floor meets the walls, especially during heavy rains and spring snowmelt. Water tracked in along the perimeter slab, leaving damp bands, minor puddling in low spots, and efflorescence on the concrete. The existing sump pit was shallow with an older pump and no continuous interior drainage, so hydrostatic pressure beneath the slab simply forced groundwater to the path of least resistance at the wall-floor joint—typical of wet basement repair needs in Wisconsin’s Northwoods.

After Sure-Dry completed the work, the basement was protected by a WaterGuard® interior drainage system installed along the affected walls at the footing to intercept groundwater before it reaches the floor surface. The WaterGuard channel, set in a drainage stone bed with a wall flange to capture wall and cove seepage, was routed directly into a new SuperSump® sump pump system designed for reliable performance in Wisconsin basements. The crew carefully re-poured concrete over the trench to restore a clean, finished floor edge while providing a long-term WaterGuard interior French drain solution for this Tomahawk, WI home.
The homeowner now has a dry, healthier basement environment and confidence that this basement waterproofing system will protect their Northwoods home through future storms and snowmelt cycles.

In Rosholt, WI, a homeowner faced persistent flooding with every heavy rainfall, causing significant basement issues, as evident in the before photo. To tackle this, our team expertly installed the WaterGuard drainage system along the perimeter and a SuperSump pump system. These reliable, warranty-backed solutions work together to capture and eject water efficiently, ensuring the basement remains dry and safe. Notice the after photo's transformation, where moisture problems have been resolved with our trusted methods. This underscores our commitment to providing homeowners with a safeguarded, usable space in any weather.

Before:
A homeowner in Lac du Flambeau, WI was struggling with repeated basement water intrusion, especially after heavy rains and snowmelt. Water pooled along the perimeter where the floor met the wall, leaving damp floors and musty odors. The existing pump system was undersized and unreliable, allowing moisture to linger and humidity to rise throughout the lower level.

After:
To create a permanent waterproofing solution, our team installed a WaterGuard® interior drainage system around the full basement perimeter to capture groundwater before it reached the surface. The system was directed into a high-performance TripleSafe® sump system, providing triple-pump redundancy and battery backup for uninterrupted protection. A Sedona™ dehumidifier was added to control humidity and maintain clean, dry air throughout the space.

Now, this Lac du Flambeau basement stays consistently dry, comfortable, and protected—ready for safe storage and long-term peace of mind.

Facing a soggy situation in Irma, WI, where water seeped in around the basement entry steps. Notice in the before photo, the glaring problem that troubled our homeowner. We sprang into action, installing WaterGuard and CleanSpace — our dual-defense against moisture. As you can see in the after photo, the area is now dry, clean, and ready to withstand whatever Wisconsin weather throws its way. We guarantee not just a fix, but peace of mind with our long-lasting solutions.