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Flora, IL Basement Bright & Dry

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This Flora, Illinois basement used to get flooded with several inches of water during thunderstorms.  The basement was damp, dark, and dirty no matter what the homeowners tried.  Since Woods Basement Systems has installed a full-perimeter waterproofing system with battery back-up sump pump, powerful dehumidifier, and basement wall system, Margie's basement is bright and dry.

Read Margie's review here: http://www.woodsbasementsystems.com/about-us/reviews/12169-flora-il.html

Homer, IL Crawl Space Entry System Replaced

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Woods Basement Systems replaced this old, wooden crawl space hatch with the Turtl crawl space entry system.

• Quick and easy to install.
• Protects your crawl space from moisture and water damage.
• Provides easy access to your crawl space.
• Built to last, and designed to be safe and attractive.
• Appropriate for new or replacement crawl space installations.
• Eliminates the need for a crawl space door and access pit.

Sullivan, IL Basement Wall Crack Repair

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Basement wall cracks like this one in Sullivan, Illinois allow water to leak in and potentially flood a basement.  Woods Basement systems installs the FlexiSpan wall crack repair system to seal the crack and prevent further leakage.

St. Louis Crawl Space Repair

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The dirt crawl space in this Saint Louis, Missouri home was filthy, cluttered, and exposed to high humidity and mold growth.  Woods Basement Systems installed a SmartSump sump pump system, sealed the crawl space with the CleanSpace vapor barrier, and installed the SaniDry dehumidification system to keep this crawl space clean and dry.

Drastic Wall Repair in Granite City, IL

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This Granite City, Illinois home suffered major damage after its foundation wall bowed inward leaving nothing to support this external brick wall. As the foundation moved further away from the brick wall the brick wall began to sink which resulted in the damage shown in the before picture. Woods Basement Systems installed several foundation repair systems such as piers and anchors. After the foundation was repaired Woods Basement Systems installed basement waterproofing products such as WaterGuard and an UltraSump. WaterGuard is unique in that it sits on the footing of a home's foundation which keeps the WaterGuard from getting clogged up with dirt and mud. Damage such as the damage pictured can ocurr if foundation problems are ignored for too long. If you see that your basement walls are beginning to crack it is imperative that a foundation specialist diagnose the extent of the damage.

Major Repair Work in Granite City, IL

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This Granite City, Illinois home had major foundation trouble originating from a bowing foundation wall. As the wall bowed inward the brickwork on the exterior of the home began to sink which resulted in the damage shown in the before picture. Woods Basement Systems installed several foundation repair products ranging from piering to anchors and even installed waterproofing to ensure the basement did not end up flooded.

WaterGuard Installation in Ballwin, MO

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This Ballwin, Missouri home had water leaking in at the base of its walls. Woods Basement Systems installed WaterGuard to prevent water from building up around the outside of the walls of this basement. Water buildup can create hydrostatic pressure which leads to problems other than water leakage. WaterGuard is unique in that it sits on the footing of a home's foundation rather than in the dirt which prevents the WaterGuard from becomming clogged with dirt or mud. (please note that the concrete in the picture had not had time to cure prior to the taking of the picture)

New Sump Pump in Ballwin, MO

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This Ballwin, Missouri home had a sump pump installed by Woods Basement Systems. Woods Basement Systems offers several waterproofing options ranging from sump pumps to WaterGuard. WaterGuard was also installed in this home. WaterGuard is a system designed to prevent water from building up around the walls of a home which can create hydrostatic pressure and cause problems other than leakage. (please note that the concrete in this photograph had not had time to cure prior to the taking of the photograph)

WaterGuard Stops Leaks in Chesterfield, MO

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This Chesterfield, Missouri basement has leaks that leave the basement floor covered with water. In the before picture we see an entry point for water. WaterGuard was installed in this home which is a unique waterproofing system in that it sits on the footing of the home's foundation rather than in the mud which prevents the WaterGuard from clogging with mud. (please note that the concrete in the after picture had not had time to cure prior to the taking of the picture)

WaterGuard Installation in O'Fallon, MO

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This O'Fallon, Missouri home had a sump pump but lacked any other form of waterproofing. Woods Basement Systems serviced the existing sump pump and installed WaterGuard. WaterGuard is a waterproofing system that shunts water away from the home. WaterGuard is unique in that it sits on top of the footing of the home which prevents it from filling with dirt and mud.

Foundation Repair in St. Louis, MO

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This St. Louis, Missouri home had bowing walls as well as wall cracks. Woods Basement Systems installed wall anchors to repair the bowing walls. FlexiSpan is used to effectively repair and waterproof wall cracks.

Bowing Walls in Ballwin, MO

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This Ballwin, Missouri home had cracked walls as well as bowing walls. Woods Basement Systems installed wall anchors to correct the bowing wall. FlexiSpan can be used to effectively repair and waterproof a wall crack.

Sump Pump Installation in St. Louis, MO

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Woods Basement Systems came into this St. Louis, Missouri home to install a new sump pump. Woods Basement Systems offers various waterproofing options including WaterGuard. WaterGuard is unique in that it sits on top of the footing of a home which prevents it from becoming clogged with dirt and mud.

Drain Installation in Gerald, MO

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This Gerald, Missouri home had water leaking in around the door shown. Adding a drain and WaterGuard in front of the door prevents water from leaking into the home. Woods Basement Systems offers several waterproofing systems that prevent water from entering a home. (please note that the concrete in the after photograph had not had time to cure prior to the taking of the picture)

Bowing Wall Repair in St. Peters, MO

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This St. Peters, Missouri home had bowing walls which can lead to wall cracks that allow water to seep into a basement. Woods Basement Systems installed wall anchors to return the walls to their original shape.

St. Louis, MO Sump Pump Installation

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This St. Louis, Missouri basement didn't have any form of waterproofing or a sump pump. Woods Basement Systems installed an UltraSump and WaterGuard. WaterGuard is unique in that it is installed on the footing of the home which prevents it from clogging with dirt. (please note that the concrete in the after picture had not had time to cure prior to the taking of the picture)

St. Charles, MO CleanSpace Installation

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This St. Charles, Missouri crawl space had a dirt floor that was beginning to collect water. When water and dirt mixes mold begins to grow which creates foul odors. Installing CleanSpace in a crawl space provides an effective vapor barrier that prevents mold growth.

Crawl Space Transformation in Frontenac, MO

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This Frontenac, Missouri crawl space had a dirt floor that was holding water which is a formula for mold growth which causes foul odors. Woods Basement Systems installed CleanSpace which acts as a vapor barrier and also provides a clean area for the homeowner to use as storage.

Westville, IL Sump Pump Replacement

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This Westville, Illinois sump pump was outdated and inefficient. Woods Basement Systems installed a new sump pump with a battery backup. The battery backup means that even if the power goes out during a storm the sump pump will continue to run and keep water from filling the basement. Woods Basement Systems also offers several other waterproofing options to ensure that water nevers makes it inside the home.

Hoopeston, IL Foundation Trouble Solution

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This building in Hoopeston, Illinois has bowing walls which the occupants attempted to repair using caulk which does not fix a bowing wall problem, it merely covers it until it gets worse. Woods Basement Systems diagnosed the bowing walls and installed an anchor system to not only stop the walls from bowing in further but also to return the walls to their original shape.