Before & After Photos

The block foundation walls of this home in Bancroft, WI were bowing inward due to hydrostatic pressure from the surrounding wet soil.  

To stabilize this home's foundation walls, Sure-Dry installed their  Geo-Lock™ Wall Anchor System.  Heavy-duty, galvanized earth anchors are embedded in stable, undisturbed soil outside your foundation wall. Each anchor is connected by a steel rod to a wall plate that provides clamping pressure against the inside of the foundation wall. This method also offers the potential to straighten the wall back to its original position.

If your basement walls are bowing and cracking, contact Sure-Dry today for a free estimate! 

In Bancroft, WI, a homeowner faced the nerve-wracking issue of an unstable foundation, as depicted in the 'before' photo. Our team at Sure-Dry came to the rescue, thoroughly analyzing the situation and installing PowerBrace, a proven solution for foundation stabilization, and WaterGuard, our reliable waterproofing system designed to redirect water away from the basement. As you can see in the 'after' photo, our expertise not only rectified the foundation worries but also restored peace of mind. We're proud to transform fears into formidable foundations, promising a remarkable customer experience and a steadfast solution.

Before:
In Bancroft, WI, a homeowner noticed a basement wall beginning to bow inward, with a horizontal crack forming along the mid-section and stair-step cracking near the corners. Portage County’s mixed sandy and clay soils soak up moisture during heavy rains, creating lateral pressure that pushes inward on block walls. As the problem progressed, the wall developed widening mortar-joint gaps and visible inward deflection—classic symptoms of an actively shifting foundation wall.

After:
Sure-Dry installed a series of GeoLock® Wall Anchors to stabilize the bowing wall and stop additional inward movement. Each anchor rod was drilled into undisturbed soils beyond the foundation’s pressure zone, torque-verified for proper load engagement, and tensioned to hold the wall securely.
This system now provides long-term lateral support with the option for gradual corrective tightening—an ideal solution for homes in Central Wisconsin where changing moisture levels and freeze–thaw cycles increase soil pressure.

Before reaching out to us, our client from Brantwood faced a concerning situation with stair-step cracks and sheering in their block foundation walls. One corner of their basement was on the verge of crumbling, a common yet alarming issue in many homes. With a desire to keep their home in the family and ensure its longevity, they sought a reliable solution. We stepped in with our specialized EverBrace, PowerBrace, and GeoLock Wall Anchor systems. Notice in the before photo the evident distress and in the after photo, the transformation. These products not only stabilized the home but also revived the foundation's integrity. Through this project, we were not just fixing a foundation; we were preserving a family's legacy, demonstrating our commitment to providing dependable and long-lasting solutions while ensuring a remarkable experience for our customers.

Before:
A homeowner in Marathon had failing basement walls with stair-step cracking, a widening horizontal crack, and inward bowing after heavy rains. Landscaping and a driveway limited exterior access on one side, making a mixed repair approach necessary.

After:
We installed GeoLock® wall anchors on the accessible wall runs—tying interior wall plates to galvanized earth anchors set in stable soils beyond the backfill—and used PowerBrace™ steel I-beams on the tight-access wall to provide interior stabilization with the option for future tightening.

The foundation is now stabilized against further movement, and the homeowner has a clean, serviceable system designed for gradual improvement over time.