
If you'd like to get your foundation problem fixed permanently, you'll first need to know exactly what's needed for your unique problem.
At Woods Basement Systems, our team of certified in-house foundation repair experts is here to help. We have the training, experience, and warranted products you need to solve your problem.
If you'd like to meet with one of our expert contractors for a home inspection, consultation, and written foundation repair quote, contact us today! Each of our quotes comes completely free and at no obligation.
As expert structural repair contractors we offer affordable and permanent home foundation repair solutions you can trust! We service St. Louis, Springfield, St. Charles, St Peters, O'Fallon and surrounding Illinois & Missouri communities.
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We use products that have been designed, manufactured, and distributed by Foundation Supportworks, Inc., an international network of more than 100 of the most experienced structural repair contractors in North America.
Foundation Supportworks' team of in-house structural and geotechnical engineers have carefully designed, tested, and patented solutions for repairing foundation problems of all types. Each of our products are based on time-honored solutions that meet all local and international standards.
At Woods Basement Systems, we bring that warranted, proven quality straight to your door. Contact us today to schedule your free quote!
For our contractors, a typical home foundation repair usually takes less than a week to complete. All of our systems come with a written warranty -- so that you know the problem was fixed right, and so you can have peace of mind for many years to come.
Issues like stair-step foundation cracks, buckling walls, and sagging floors can be devastating to your home's value and make you feel bad about the way your home looks and feels. Our foundation repair systems are designed to do more than just permanently repair your home -- they're also designed to return your structure back to its original position.
Regardless of why you're experiencing a foundation problem in your home, Woods Basement Systems conducts a thorough inspection of your home and we'll let you know exactly what steps need to be taken to permanently stabilize your foundation and restore value to your greatest investment.
Woods Basement Systems contractors offer bowing, sinking, and foundation crack repair in many Illinois & Missouri areas such as Champaign, Decatur, St Peters, Belleville, Florissant, Chesterfield, O'Fallon, Cape Girardeau, Danville, Ballwin, Alton, Carbondale, Edwardsville, Charleston, Lake St. Louis and nearby.
Foundation walls begin to bow and buckle inward when the force against them exceeds their ability to withstand this pressure.
Failing foundation walls will crack and leak, and if you have a finished basement, they can lead to cracks in the finished walls. Bowing walls may eventually collapse and should be addressed right away.
We repair bowing walls from the outside with our Geo-Lock Foundation Wall Anchor System.
When outside access is not possible, we recommend our PowerBrace I-Beam System.
Our solutions will do more than simply stop inward movement -- they can also be used to straighten the walls back to their original position.
Learn more about bowing, buckling walls.

Foundation settlement occurs when the soils underneath a foundation are unable to support the weight of the structure that's resting on them.
A settling foundation will mean a great deal of damage to your home -- including cracked foundation walls, cracked drywall, doors and windows out of square, and tilting chimneys. As foundation damage goes unaddressed, it will become more difficult to repair.
Foundation Supportworks' line of foundation piers are a great option for repairing sinking structures of all types.
These sturdy, corrosion-resistant piers can stabilize and lift your foundation back to a stable position -- permanently!
Learn more about foundation settlement.

Floors over crawl spaces begin to sink in three scenarios: When there are too few supports, when the supports begin to sink into the ground, and when the structural wood holding up your floor begins to rot and grow mold.
When crawl space structures experience settlement, the entire home above can begin to show damage. Drywall will crack, doors will stick and floors will become uneven. If the crawl space is damaged by mold, there may also be moldy, musty odors upstairs.
Rugged steel supports like Foundation Supportworks' SmartJack Crawl Space Support System can quickly restore your structure. If your structure was sinking due to mold and rot, your crawl space should also be dehumidified and encapsulated to prevent further damage.
Learn more about sagging crawl spaces.

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Woods Basement Systems replaced this old, wooden crawl space hatch with the Turtl crawl space entry system.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This Belleville, Illinois home's walls were beginning to bow. Installing wall anchors is a way to not only stop the bowing of a wall but also to return the walls to their original shape.
Work performed, staff and cleanup was good! I would refer Woods Basement Systems.
Testimonial by Robert M. from Danville , IL
I have appreciated having the anchors checked each year to be sure they are doing the job.
Testimonial by Coy R. from Milford, IL








