Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Before
The homeowner in Antigo, WI reported chronic water seepage along the cove joint where the basement floor meets the foundation walls, especially during heavy rains and spring snowmelt. Water tracked along the perimeter slab, leaving efflorescence, discoloration, and a persistent musty odor that made the space feel damp and unusable for storage or future finishing. An older, pedestal-style sump pump sat in a shallow pit with no continuous interior drain tile feeding it, so rising groundwater and hydrostatic pressure under the slab routinely overwhelmed the system. This created a classic wet basement repair situation common in Wisconsin, where groundwater is forced through slab joints and cold joints at the base of the wall.

After
Sure-Dry installed a WaterGuard® interior drainage system along the affected basement walls, placing the channel at the footing to intercept groundwater before it can appear on the floor surface. The drainage system includes a wall flange to capture wall seepage and direct it into a new, properly sized SuperSump® system, which features a durable liner, airtight lid, and high-capacity pump designed for long-term performance in Wisconsin basements. The crew tied the WaterGuard system into the SuperSump basin and extended the discharge line to carry water safely away from the foundation, then carefully re-poured concrete over the trench to restore a clean, finished floor edge while delivering a reliable interior drainage system basement solution for Wisconsin homes.
The homeowner now has a dry, healthier basement and confidence that this basement waterproofing solution will protect their Antigo, WI home through future storms and snowmelt cycles.

Before:
A homeowner in Antigo, WI was dealing with water intrusion along a basement wall where groundwater pressure forced moisture through the cold joint. The existing sump pump struggled to keep up during heavy rain and spring thaw, allowing water to track across the slab. Inspection showed that seepage concentrated at one wall before spreading out, indicating a need for controlled drainage and an upgraded pump system.

After:
Sure-Dry installed a SuperSump® to provide reliable pumping capacity during peak moisture conditions. A WaterGuard® system was installed along the problem wall to capture seepage and direct it to the upgraded sump. A bleeder line was added to intercept groundwater entering through the wall and route it directly into the WaterGuard system.
With the new drainage path and sump upgrade, the homeowner now has a dry, controlled basement environment that performs consistently through Antigo’s wet seasons.

The homeowners here had a problem with keeping their crawl space clean and dry. The perfect solution was to install a sump pump to keep moisture flowing out of the area and then finish it off with the CleanSpace liner to ensure it stays dry forever!

Before:
A homeowner in Omro had recurring water around the sump, musty odors, and damp, unfinished basement walls. Winter made things worse with worries about the discharge line freezing and backing water into the home.

After:
We installed a TripleSafe® sump pump system (primary, secondary, and battery-backup pumps under a sealed lid with alarm), added IceGuard® fittings on the exterior discharge to prevent freeze-ups, and ran a buried discharge line to carry water well away from the foundation with a clean, low-profile finish. We also finished the foundation walls with BrightWall® panels to block vapor and create a bright, washable surface.

Now the basement stays dry, cleaner, and more reliable—through heavy storms and freezing Wisconsin winters.

Before our help, this Rosendale, WI homeowner faced frequent stress over their existing sump pump, which was struggling to keep their basement dry under heavy water pressure. You can observe the essence of this issue in the left image. We addressed this challenge efficiently by installing our advanced TripleSafe Sump Pump and WaterGuard system. As seen in the right photo, this not only bolstered their sump pump system with high-capacity water management—eliminating worries of overpressure or power failure—but also established a meticulous drainage solution. These sure proof mechanisms mean steadfast basement protection and lasting peace of mind for the home.