Before & After Photos

Before: This Eagle River, WI, homeowner’s crawl space had exposed soil and minimal insulation, leading to high humidity, cold floors, and musty air that traveled up into the living space. The lack of vapor protection and sealing made the home uncomfortable and inefficient.

After: Sure-Dry installed the CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier System and sealed all rim joists with Rim Tight™ insulation, creating a dry, airtight, and energy-efficient crawl space. The new system now blocks ground moisture, reduces drafts, and prevents mold growth while improving the home’s overall comfort and energy performance.

The homeowner now enjoys a cleaner, healthier home environment with lasting protection against moisture, odors, and energy loss.

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Before the project, the homeowner in Eagle River, WI was dealing with recurring water seepage at the cove joint where the basement floor meets the foundation walls, along with moisture wicking through the bare concrete walls. During heavy rains and spring snowmelt, water tracked along the slab edge and left damp bands, efflorescence, and occasional puddles in low spots. The exposed concrete walls contributed to a cool, damp feel and a persistent musty odor throughout the space, making it unsuitable for storage or any future finishing plans. An older sump pump setup was present but undersized and not supported by a continuous interior drainage system, so hydrostatic pressure under the slab and wall seepage remained unmanaged—typical of wet basement repair needs in the Northwoods region of Wisconsin.

After Sure-Dry completed the work, the Eagle River basement was protected by a coordinated system of WaterGuard®, CleanSpace®, and SuperSump® components working together. A WaterGuard interior drainage system was installed along the problem walls at the footing to intercept groundwater before it can reach the floor surface, with the channel set in a drainage stone bed and equipped with a wall flange to collect cove joint seepage. The exposed concrete walls were then lined with the CleanSpace wall system, providing a bright, durable vapor barrier that directs any wall moisture down into the WaterGuard drain while improving the overall appearance of the basement. All collected water is routed to a new SuperSump sump pump system featuring a sealed liner, airtight lid, and high-capacity primary pump designed for long-term sump pump installation performance in Wisconsin basements.
The homeowner now has a dry, brighter, and healthier basement environment in Eagle River, WI, with wall moisture, groundwater, and sump discharge managed by a comprehensive interior drainage and wall encapsulation system.

Before:
A homeowner in Eagle River, WI contacted Sure-Dry after repeated basement water issues that worsened during spring thaw and heavy Northwoods rainfall. Water was entering at the floor-wall joint and spreading across the slab, leaving behind damp areas, musty odors, and moisture staining. Their existing sump system lacked the reliability needed to keep up with fluctuating groundwater levels typical of the region.

After:
Sure-Dry installed a new SuperSump® system along with a full perimeter WaterGuard® interior drainage system to collect and channel seepage directly to the upgraded pump. Together, these components created a controlled drainage path designed to handle Eagle River’s seasonal water challenges.
The homeowner now has a dry, dependable basement system that performs consistently throughout northern Wisconsin’s wettest months.

Before:
The Eagle River homeowners were dealing with cold floors, musty odors, and noticeable sagging in the rooms above their crawl space. The inspection revealed weakened wood posts, exposed soil, failing insulation, and significant rim-joist air leakage. Seasonal frost heave and elevated humidity — both common in Vilas County — were contributing to structural shifting and persistent moisture problems below the home.

After:
Sure-Dry stabilized the structure using SmartJack® supports and encapsulated the crawl space with CleanSpace®. RimTight™ air sealing reduced exterior air intrusion, while a Sedona SaniDry® unit now maintains consistent humidity levels. SilverGlo® insulation panels were installed to improve thermal performance and reduce heat loss in the floor system.
The repaired crawl space now provides durable structural support, controlled humidity, and improved comfort throughout the home.

In Land O Lakes, WI, a damp, sagging crawl space was on the brink of serious deterioration. The homeowner sought effective, long-term solutions. In the chaos seen here before, moisture and unsupported floors painted a dire picture. Our team stepped in with precision and expertise, installing top-tier CleanSpace encapsulation to shield from persistent moisture issues and SmartJack systems to reinforce and stabilize failing floor supports. The result? A transformed clean, secure, and stable crawl space that extends the life of the home and enhances peace of mind.