Abbotsford, WI's Dependable Contractor for Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

At Sure-Dry, we recently had the opportunity to address a concerning situation for a homeowner in Abbotsford, WI. Their basement was in a bit of a rough patch, to say the least. Cracks started to form, and whenever it rained, water made itself at home, seeping in through the floor and leaving everything damp. To add to the discomfort, the kitchen above felt unusually cold, a telltale sign that moisture in the basement was throwing off the home's overall warmth. The culprit? Besides the leaks and cracks, an old, underperforming sump pump was part of the ensemble causing trouble. Understanding the distress this caused the homeowner, our initial step was a thorough home inspection. We believe the foundation of a remarkable customer experience is not just about fixing the problem but ensuring we fully understand the root cause. Our System Design Specialist mapped out the issue and laid down a roadmap for a durable fix that would reclaim the basement from the clutches of water damage. Our solution? Replacing the old guard with a robust defense. We introduced WaterGuard, a drainage system designed to sit at the basement's perimeter, quietly whisking away any water that dares enter. For the big guns, we brought in our TripleSafe Sump Pump—trusting nothing to chance, it's a sump pump system with not one, not two, but three pumps, prepared to handle the heaviest of rains. Lastly, we wrapped up with CleanSpace, lining the basement walls and creating a barrier against moisture and cold, directly addressing the kitchen's unwanted chilliness. From start to finish, our team made sure every installation step went smoothly, ensuring each product neatly fit into making the homeowner's basement dry and warm.

The blocks walls of the basement of this home in Abbotsford, WI had the telltale signs of foundation wall failure: stair-step cracking along the mortar joints and inward bulging.  Foundation walls move inward primarily due to expansive soils and hydrostatic pressure on the walls from outside.

To stabilize these walls and potentially restore them to their natural position over time, Sure-Dry Basement Systems installed their  Geo-Lock™ Wall Anchor System.  Soil anchors are placed in the ground outside the home.  Steel rods attached to soil anchors extend through the foundation wall and wall plates.  The wall plates distribute clamping pressure. Tightening nuts on the threaded ends of the rods stabilize the wall for a permanent solution.

If the basement walls of your home are showing signs of failure, contact Sure-Dry today to schedule your free estimate!