Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Before
A homeowner in Necedah, WI reached out to Sure-Dry after seeing a basement wall develop worsening horizontal cracking, floor-to-wall separation, and noticeable inward bowing. Seasonal moisture and dense Juneau County soils were exerting pressure against the wall, leading to structural stress and visible deflection. The homeowner was concerned that the movement was accelerating and threatening long-term stability.

After
Sure-Dry installed the GeoLock® Channel Anchor System to secure the wall and stop the inward movement. Vertical steel channels were anchored at the floor and ceiling, tied back to exterior earth anchors, and then torque-tightened to apply corrective pressure. This configuration stabilized the wall and created a controlled path for future straightening adjustments.
The homeowner now has a reinforced foundation wall protected against ongoing soil pressure, restoring both safety and confidence in the home’s structural integrity.

Before:
A homeowner in Spencer had a block basement wall showing stair-step cracking and slight inward bowing. After storms, water appeared along the wall–floor (cove) joint and moisture wicked through the lower walls, leaving a musty odor and worry about an aging sump pump keeping up.

After:
We stabilized the failing wall with the PowerBrace™ I-beam system, installed WaterGuard® interior perimeter drainage to capture seepage at the cove joint, finished the walls with the CleanSpace® liner to block vapor and direct wall moisture into the drain, and upgraded pumping to a TripleSafe® sump system with primary, secondary, and battery-backup pumps under a sealed lid with alarm.

Now the basement is structurally secure, clean, and dry—with dependable protection during heavy rains and power outages.

When our customer in Colby, WI noticed their foundation issues, they didn’t want it to get worse. As you can see in the before photo, the problem was quite evident. Our solution? Implementing our GeoLock Wall Anchor and PowerBrace systems for a reliable fix. Notice in the after photo: a significantly reinforced and stabilized foundation. We delivered on our mission, providing a remarkable experience and a long-lasting solution to secure the integrity of their home.

Before:
In Marshfield, WI, an attached garage built into a side hill was experiencing inward wall movement along the downhill side. The homeowner noticed widening horizontal cracking, stair-step fractures near the corners, and soil pressure pushing the wall inward—common symptoms of lateral foundation stress, especially where hillside soils become saturated. Built on the rolling terrain of Wood County, the garage wall was taking on increasing force as seasonal moisture cycles and clay-rich soils expanded and pressed against the structure.

After:
Sure-Dry installed a series of GeoLock® Wall Anchors to stabilize the bowing wall and counteract the hillside pressure. Technicians advanced each anchor rod into competent, undisturbed soil away from the slope, verified alignment with precision laser measurements, and tensioned the system to arrest ongoing movement. The wall is now permanently supported, with the option for gradual corrective tightening over time.
This repair provides long-term stability for hillside-built structures throughout Central Wisconsin’s moisture-sensitive soils.

Before:
A homeowner in Nekoosa had a poured concrete basement wall with a horizontal crack near mid-height and faint diagonal cracks from the corners. After heavy rains the wall showed slight inward bowing—classic signs of lateral soil pressure—and they wanted a non-invasive solution that wouldn’t require exterior excavation.

After:
We reinforced the wall with the CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System—high-strength carbon fiber straps epoxied in vertical runs and locked to the floor system (ArmorLock™ top anchors) for continuous restraint, all installed from the inside with a low-profile finish.

The wall is now stabilized against further inward movement and ready for finishing or paint.