Foundation Repair & Concrete Leveling Contractor | Wet Basement Solutions in Perry County

In need of leveling out their driveway, Randy and Marcia N. decided to contact Woods Basement Systems. After learning their Teutopolis, IL driveway needed PolyLEVEl, Randy and Marcia were happy to find out that the material is lightweight and inorganic, meaning it won't washout. After the PolyLEVEL was injected, Randy and Marcia were ready to use their newly leveled driveway in 20 minutes, and were pleased to know that the uneven concrete is no longer a tripping hazard or can cause damage to their vehicles. 

Gerald and Brandi W., Du Quoin, Illinois homeowners, were frustrated with their wet basement. The water leaked in where the floor meets the wall and risked damage to their valuables.

System design specialist Chris T. designed a solution to keep their basement dry and free of musty odors. With the WaterGuard and TripleSafe duo, their basement is sure to stay dry.

WaterGuard, installed by foreman Greg H., is a perimeter drainage system designed to guide water to the TripleSafe sump pump system. TripleSafe is equipped with three pumps including a battery-powered backup.

With this waterproofing system, Gerald and Brandi's basement is sure to stay dry, and their valuables are safe.

Bob C. of Pinckneyville, Illinois was distraught by his bowing foundation walls. As the walls bowed in under pressure, they began to crack and risk the integrity of the foundation. System design specialist Paul B. designed a solution to restore the foundation walls. 

Geo-Lock Wall Anchors were installed by foreman Brad P. Geo-Lock straightens the walls to their original position and provides support for the foundation. Because Geo-Lock is driven into undisturbed soil, Bob will no longer have to worry about his foundation collapsing. He can now sleep soundly knowing his home is safe.

Betty and Doug B. from Du Quoin, Illinois were worried about their foundation walls which were bowing in time. Based on the pressure by bowing, walls in their basement cracked and allowed water to leak into the basement. In order to solve this unsafe problem, they called our team and got an appointment. After checking their situation, system design specialist Todd W. desinged a solution to support the foundation and keep the basement comfortable.

Based on the solution, Geo-Lock Wall Anchors were installed. Geo-Lock is a permanent solution to support bowing foundation walls based on our definition. It is really good at straightening the walls to their original position. Now, Betty and Doug are living in their home whose basement is safer and more comfortable.

Larry P. had water leaking into his basement. He thought he’d already dealt with his water problem with a waterproofing system installed by a different company but it wasn’t keeping up with the amount of water coming in and didn’t cover the entire perimeter of the basement so he called Woods Basement Systems. Design Specialist Quinton W. inspected Larry’s basement and recommended installing a waterproofing system that would give the entire basement coverage against leaks.

Woods installed WaterGuard along the perimeter of the basement where there was previously no waterproofing in place and tied it in to the existing system. WaterGuard is a drainage system that is installed under the floors of the basement, on top of the concrete footing of the home, so it is situated away from any mud that may clog it while it collects water coming in through the foundation walls and wall joints and drains it away to the sump pump for removal.

The Twin Pack Sump System was installed. It contains two powerful, cast-iron pumps that will ensure that no matter how bad the weather gets, water will remain pumping out of the basement through the discharge lines. Larry also opted to add the UltraSump battery back up pump. The UltraSump adds even more protection because it is battery operated and will come on immediately if the power goes out. It can removed up to 11,000 gallons on a fully charged battery and will charge itself when the power comes back on.

On the exterior of the home, IceGuards were installed on the discharge lines. IceGuard have slotted openings that allow water to escape if the discharge lines become frozen or clogged, preventing it from coming back into the basement.

Larry P. has peace of mind that his basement is now fully protected from unwanted water and will remain dry and livable.

Tamaroa, Illinois homeowner Barbara K. was troubled by water leaking into her basement where the floor meets the wall. The water caused damage to her drywall and risked damaging her valuables. System design specialist Chris T. designed a solution to keep her basement dry.

Greg H., foreman, installed WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage system. WaterGuard collects and guides water to the TwinPack sump pump system. TwinPack is equipped with two pumps for extra assurance. In addition to WaterGuard and TwinPack, IceGuard was installed. IceGuard is installed to the exterior discharge lines to provide an exit for water in the event that the lines become frozen or clogged. 

Barbara's basement is now dry and will stay dry. She can now enjoy her basement worry-free.

Janet A. of Pinckneyville, Illinois was having issues with her home's basement flooding. She did not want to have to deal with this problem every time it rained, so she called Woods Basement Systems.

Design specialist Clint W. discussed the problems and solution with the homeowner. Forman Mason S. then traveled to the home to install a TripleSafe sump pump and a Waterguard drainage system. 

The TripleSafe sump pump has a primary, secondary, and battery powered pump. This ensures that water will be removed from the home even when the power goes out. The Waterguard drainage system is placed above the footing of the basement and is then covered with concrete. It collects and drains any water that seeps up from the ground before it reaches the basement surface.

Janet A. no longer has to worry about a wet basement. She now has a dry and waterproof basement.

When Ilze R discovered that her basement walls were bending she knew that she needed to have the problem fixed, so she called Woods Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Lee S was able to come up with a solution to the problem.

Foreman Jose L Installed a PowerBrace in Ilze’s basement. A PowerBrace is made of metal I beams that attach to the walls of the basement, and keep them from moving any more than they already have. The system can also tightened and straighten the walls overtime.

Debbie P. of Du Quoin, Illinois noticed that water was entering her home's basement after heavy rain showers. She did not want to have to clean up a mess every time it stormed, so she called Woods Basement Systems.

Design specialist Nolan M. assessed the situation and decided the best option was to install a Waterguard drainage system and a TripleSafe sump pump. Foreman Ryan L. then headed to the home to get the job started.

The Waterguard drainage system was installed above the footing of the basement. It collects and drains any water rising from the ground before it reaches the basement surface. The TripleSafe sump pump then removes the water from the home through a discharge line. The TripleSafe is equipped with a primary, secondary, and battery powered pump.

Debbie P. no longer has to worry about her home's basement flooding after storms. She now has a dry and waterproof home.

Barbra K. of Tamaroa, Illinois noticed that her home's basement was collecting water after heavy rain showers. She did not want to have to keep cleaning up a mess, so she called Woods Basement Systems for assistance.

Design specialist Chris T. assessed the situation and decided the best solution was to install a Waterguard drainage system and a Twin Pack sump pump. Foreman William H. then traveled to the home to get the job started.

The Waterguard drainage system was installed above the footing of the basement. It accepts and drains any water rising from the ground before it reaches the surface of the basement. The Twin Pack sump pump removes water from the home through a discharge line. It is equipped with a primary and secondary pump.

Barbra K. no longer has to worry about her home's basement flooding after big storms. She now has a dry and waterproof home.

Rosemary S. of Wilbur Park, Missouri noticed that water was entering her home's basement every time it stormed. She did not want to have to keep worrying about a mess, so she called Woods Basement Systems for assistance.

Design specialist Jake S. assessed the situation and decided the best solution was to install a Twin Pack sump pump, a Waterguard drainage system, and a Sanidry Sedona. Foreman Miguel O. then traveled to the home to start the job.

The Waterguard drainage system was placed above the footing of the basement. It collects and drains water coming up from the ground before it reaches the basement surface. The Sanidry Sedona is a lightweight and powerful dehumidifier. It not only removes water vapor, but also filters the air for dust, mold spores, pollen, and other allergens. Finally, the Twin Pack sump pump removes water from the home through a discharge line. It is equipped with both a primary and secondary pump.

Rosemary S. no longer has to worry about her home's basement holding water. She now has a waterproof and dry basement.

Verna B. of Du Quoin, Illinois discovered that her home's crawl space was holding water after heavy rain showers. She knew that standing water could cause mold growth or rotting, so she called Woods Basement Systems for help.

Design specialist Rita W. assessed the situation and decided that the best option was to install a SmartPipe drainage system, a SmartSump sump pump, and a SaniDry CX dehumidifier. Foreman Josh B. the headed to the home to get the job started.

The SmartPipe drainage system accepts water from both the soil and the surface of the crawl space. It then drains the water to the sump pump. The SmartSump is a sump pump made specifically for crawl spaces. It removes water from the crawl space through a discharge line. Finally, the SaniDry CX is a dehumidifier that fits perfectly in a crawl space. It removes any water vapor that may be in the air of the crawl space.

Verna B. no longer has to worry about her home's crawl space flooding. She now has a dry and waterproof crawl space.

Members of a Cutler, Illinois church discovered vertical cracks in the block foundation. In addition to the cracks, they discovered a gap between the basement floor and the trim. Concerned, they called Woods Basement Systems. A system design specialist visited the church for an inspection. Upon inspection, he discovered the foundation had settled. He designed a solution to to raise the foundation to its original position and support it.

Foreman Jose L. and his crew installed Push Piers. Push Piers are made of galvanized steel and are installed under the footing of the foundation. These piers raise the foundation to a safe position and provide continuous support. Because they are made of galvanized steel, they are rust resistant. The members of the church are pleased to congregate without fear of a collapsing foundation.

Jesse H, Willisville, IL homeowner, was alarmed to see his basement walls bowing in and bending. He called Woods Basement Systems for help and met with System Design Specialist Pete L., who designed a custom-fit solution to solve Jesse's problem.

Foreman Jeremy R. and his team installed PowerBrace support systems to reinforce the damaged walls. Made of steel i-beams, PowerBrace is a sturdy, easily-adjustable solution while providing long-lasting wall support. Jesse can rest easy knowing his PowerBrace solution will provide dependable support well into the future.

John L. of Du Quoin, IL was alarmed to see his basement and foundation walls bowing into his home - clear signs of soil or water putting pressure on the foundation. He called Woods Basement Systems for help and met with System Design Specialist Brenton K. to identify the problem and stop it at the source.

Foreman Jeremy R. and his crew installedGeo-Lock wall anchors to brace the bowing walls and reinforce the foundation. For maximum stability, Geo-Lock anchors dig into packed soil under the lawn for long-lasting, reliable support. John no longer has to stress about pressure on his walls or the costly structural damage that it could cause thanks to Geo-Lock.

Willisville, Illinois homeowner Jesse H. was concerned by horizontal cracks in his block foundation. System Design Specialist Pete L. inspected the foundation and determined the walls were bowing inward. Bowing walls are often a result of increased hydrostatic pressure in the soil. Pete designed a solution to keep the foundation safe and supported. 

Foreman Jeremy R. and his crew installed a PowerBrace system. This system consists of galvanized steel I-Beams that attach to the wall and floor. PowerBrace supports the foundation and can return the bowing wall to its original position over time. With this solution, Jesse can sleep soundly knowing his foundation won't collapse.

John L. in Du Quoin, IL was shocked to see his basement walls cracking and bowing inward — both signs of harmful settling in the home's foundation. He called Woods Basement Systems for help and worked with Design Specialist Brenton K. to find an ideal, custom-fit solution for his home repair problem.

Foreman Jeremy R. and his team installed Geo-Lock wall anchors to reinforce the damaged walls. Geo-Lock secures itself into the packed, dense soil beneath the yard with a galvanized steel rod and connects to steel plates inside the home for permanent support. John can relax knowing his foundation walls will be supported for years to come thanks to Geo-Lock.

John is a homeowner in Du Quoin, IL who was experiencing horizontal cracks in his basement, leading to a wet and moldy environment and bowing walls. Since his basement was used for laundry, a workshop, and storage, he gave Woods Basement Systems a call. System Design Specialist Brenton K. developed an ideal plan for John.

Foreman Jeremy R. and his crew were able to instell Geo-Lock Wall Anchors around the perimeter walls of John's basement to pull the walls back. By pulling on the walls we are able to close the gaps caused by the cracks and lower the leaks. 

Geo-Lock Wall Anchors are made of steel so they will not rust. They are driven through the wall into the ground outside the house and connected to steel anchor plates. There is a plate insde the house to provide pressure against  the wall. The rods can be tightened to straighten the wall back to its original position over time and come with a life of the structure warranty. 

After one day of service, John can rest easy knowing his basement is supported and dry. 

Ilze of Pinckneyville, Illinois had a leak in a foundation wall that was previously repaired, but continued to leak. So, she called Woods Basement Systems for a solution and systems design specialist, Lee S. recommended installing a CleanSpace vapor barrier. 

Foreman, Jose L. installed the barrier. CleanSpace is vapor barrier made of inorganic materials, so it does not support mold growth. It is used to collect water that seeps through basement walls and sends it to the sump pump in order for it to be removed from the home. 

Ilze R. now has a dry basement. 

Jerry at the First Baptist Church of Cutler noticed there was cracks in the exterior foundation of the church and that the interior floor seemed to be sinking away from the walls. He gave Woods Basement Systems a call and Team Woods developed the perfect plan to help. 

Foreman Mason and his crew installed Push Piers around the perimeter of the church. By Installing Push Piers we are able to raise the structure and stop future settling from happening. 

Jerry can now rest easy knowing he and his members are safe. 

Customer Shane of Pinckneyville, Illinois experienced water damage in his basement due to cracking in foundation walls. He decided to call Woods Basement Systems for a solution. Systems design specialist, Austin G. recommended installing a CleanSpace encapsulation system, a TripleSafe pump, and WaterGuard. 

Foreman, Melvin F. installed the products. The CleanSpace encapsulation system works to fully seal off a basement or crawl space from dirt, moisture, and critters. Also, it collects water that seeps through the walls and guides it to the WaterGuard. The WaterGuard system is installed in the perimeter of the basement floor under the CleanSpace. It takes the water collected and transfers it to the sump pump to be pumped out of the home. The TripleSafe sump pump guarantees protection with its three-in-one design which includes a primary pump, a secondary pump, and a battery-powered backup pump. 

Now Shane M. has a dry, clean basement.

Cheri of Pinckneyville, Illinois has always used her basement as a space for extra storage. After noticing water leaking in, she decided to reach out to Woods Basement Systems to stop the water from entering. She set up a consultation with system design specialist, Sam W., who recommended some of Woods' top waterproofing products. 

The first product was a TwinPack sump pump. TwinPacks are dependable sump pumps that pump out any water that may enter the basement. This product works with the help of WaterGuard that collects the water through the french drains that are installed around the perimeter of the basement. To seal the basement from water leakage, CleanSpace would be applied to the walls to create a barrier from the inside and outside of the basement. 

The day of the installation, foreman Melvin F. and his crew installed the new waterproofing products. These products will ensure that Cheri can use her basement as a storage space without the fear of water damage!

Cheri from Pinckneyville, Illinois wanted to protect her home from water damage after experiencing years of leakage, so she reached out to Woods Basement Systems. System design specialist, Sam W., worked alongside Cheri to figure out the perfect solution for her leaky basement. Sam recommended installing some of Woods' top waterproofing products to prevent any further damage to Cheri's basement. 

The three protective, waterproofing products were CleanSpace, TwinPack, and WaterGuard. All three products work together to not only prevent water from leaking into the basement, but they also work to ensure that the collected water that tries to seep in is pumped out. 

Woods' foreman, Greg H., and his team installed the waterproofing products throughout the basement. Now Cheri can rest easy knowing that her home will be safe and dry for many more years to come!

Homeowner Lydia H. of Pinckneyville, Illinois was having problems with rainwater entering her basement. She had never had problems before, but after a very rainy spring she finally noticed it in her basement. Exhausted with the clean-up process and worried about the items she had stored in her basement, she decided to call Woods Basement Systems.

We sent our foreman Greg Harvie and his team out to the Pinckneyville home to install our waterproofing system. Our team installed our WaterGuard drainage system around the perimeter of the home and a TripleSafe sump pump system at the lowest point of her basement. With the two items working together, Lydia’s basement is sure to stay dry and clear for years to come.

A church in Tamaroa, Illinois was having foundation issues. A member, Arven K. had found several foundation cracks around the church and was concerned about the foundation of the building. After making a call to Woods Basement Systems, foreman Luis Rivas and his team installed the perfect foundation settlement solution, PushPiers. Push piers are installed next to the footings and attached with a heavy-duty steel bracket. Soil is backfilled around the piers once stabilization and lifting is complete to finish the installation.

In Pinckneyville, Illinois homeowner Blake T. had a foundation problem in his home. The foundation of his home was cracked, showing signs of foundation settlement. After a recommendation from a friend, he made a call to Woods Basement Systems. Our foreman Brad Perry and his team of installers came out to the home to install PowerBrace. PowerBrace offers a permanent solution to fixing cracked or bowed walls due to the constant movement of soil.

Sara H is worried about water coming into her basement. It is coming down the walls, pooling around the sump system. To repair this, Reginald B and his crew installed BrightWall to give a clean finished look to the basement walls. This will also stop water vapor from entering and will drain leaks down behind it to the WaterGuard system. Sara can now relax knowing the water is controlled!

This basement in Du Quoin, Illinois was waterproofed using our WaterGuard and TripleSafe products.