Vandalia, IL's Trusted Basement, Crawl Space & Foundation Contractor

This crawlspace in Vandalia, IL. had a thin plastic vapor barrier to protect the home above from the hazards of a dirt crawlspace. But this thin plastic was not enough to properly protect the home. That's why homeowner Sam L. turned to the experts at Woods Basement Systems to install CleanSpace throughout the crawlspace.

Julie D is worried about her foundation settling. Large cracks keep growing wider on the concrete floor, making the slabs uneven.

Clay L and his crew injected PolyLevel into the concrete to raise up and make the slabs level again. This will also lift them back to their original position, and keep them there. Push Piers were also installed to stabilize and support the foundation. Julie can now walk safely now that her concrete is even!

In Vandalia, Illinois homeowners Tim and Ross K. were having problems with water entering their crawlspace. This was causing problems inside of their home, sending unwanted smells and damp conditions into their home. The even began to notice the floor of the crawlspace had began to sink in. Worried about the well-being of their family and home, they finally decided to make the call to Woods Basement Systems.

Our foreman Michael Rebenstorff and his team discovered the area around the foundation of the home was very damp, meaning water was entering through the walls of the crawlspace. In order to keep the water away from the home, they first installed a TripleSafe Sump Pump system. This system is installed in the crawlspace to collect any water found in the space and send it outside of the home. Next, they extended the outdoor drainage system further away from the home. Ensuring that the water is staying away from the foundation, and keeping the home safe and dry.

Homeowner Heather D. from Vandalia, IL. noticed that, though there weren't any apparent leaks, the air in her basement felt damp and uncomfortable.

Damp basement air can be more than just uncomfortable. Water vapor in the air makes air conditioning less effective. The vapor can also feed mold and dust mites, making the home less healthy as well as less comfortable. Fortunately, the Sedona dehumidifier can solve all of these problems.

The Sedona is a powerful dehumidifier that can wring the air dry while only using the same amount of power as dehumidifiers that are less than half as effective. By drying the air, the Sedona is able to reduce dust mite populations and hault the growth of mold. The integrated air filter will also catch mold spores to stop mold from spreading further and can even filter out dust mite droppings, which are the number one cause of indoor allergies. 

Now that Heather D. has a Sedona dehumidifier, she can breathe easy knowing that her home will be more comfortable, more efficient and safer.

Kay H. from Vandalia, IL. had a finished basement that included living space and a bedroom. To protect this space, Kay turned to the experts at Woods Basement Systems to ensure that the basement was safe from water leaking in from outside. 

Previously, Woods Basement Systems professionals installed WaterGuard™ along the walls to protect the home from leaks coming from both beneath the ground and through the walls. This system tied back into the existing sump pump so that any water from these sources could be pumped out of the home. But this pump was the weak link in a strong waterproofing system. That's why Kay upgraded to the TripleSafe™ sump pump system. 

The TripleSafe™ sump pump system features three pumps in a single sump liner. Pumps one and two can keep up with even the heaviest rains to keep the basement dry while pump three is a battery powered backup that can kick in when the power goes out so that the basement is always protected. The TripleSafe™ also uses two discharge lines, allowing it to pump out more water with its two main pumps than other multi-pump systems that only have one discharge line. 

The waterproofing system in this basement can now live up to its full potential with the TripleSafe™ system protecting the basement from flooding even when the power goes out. 

The foundation walls of this home in Vandalia, IL. were cracked and damaged due to pressure from the soil outside. This pressure would press in on the walls, causing them to crack and bow. To make matters worse, these cracks would allow water in the ground outside to leak into the basement.

To fix the issue with the cracking walls, Clay L. first installed wall anchors. These wall anchors work by attaching a plate on the inside of the wall to a plate buried out in the tough soil outside with a steel rod. This rod will permanently support the wall when the soil outside expands and contracts. 

Next, Clay addressed the leak issue by installing WaterGuard™ in the floor along the walls and CleanSpace™ across the surface of the walls. CleanSpace™ is a waterproof liner designed to prevent water and water vapor from entering while also preventing mold growth along its surface. The water that leaks through the wall will drip down the back side of the CleanSpace™ liner and into the WaterGuard™ system at the bottom. WaterGuard™ is a perimeter drainage system designed to catch leaks from below the floor before they rise up to floor level and to catch leaks in the walls before they puddle up on the floor. It works well with CleanSpace™ to keep the inside of the walls and floors totally dry and protected.

These systems can also be installed around the wall anchors, making the basement supported and water proof. Because they have such a low profile, the homeowner can even decide to build a finished wall over the wall anchors and waterproofing system to hide them from view and make the basement into a comfortable, finished space. 

Dan R. of Vandalia, Illinois was having issues with moisture in his partially finished basement. During periods of heavy rain, water would come out from behind the drywall at the point where the floor and wall meet before pooling on the floor. This moisture had already badly damaged parts of the drywall, and Dan was eager to get the problem taken care of.

In order to waterproof the basement, a Woods Basement Systems team led by foreman Greg first had to cut away the bottom half of the drywall and rip up parts of the tile to gain access to the foundation. Once this was done, a WaterGuard drainage system was installed underneath the floor at the base of the leaking walls to catch any and all water. To finish, a TripleSafe sump pump was put in place to remove all of that water from the home. Dan's basement is now totally dry!

Homeowner Ken G. of Vandalia, Illinois was having water issues in his basement. Whenever it rained for an extended period of time, water would pour out of cracks in his walls and pool on the floor. This made it very difficult to make effective use of the space, and he was eager to get the problem taken care of.

A Woods Basement Systems team, led by foreman Greg, began waterproofing Ken's basement by installing a WaterGuard system. These gutter-like drains are put in place underneath the floor at the base of the leaking walls to catch any and all water and prevent it from making it into the space. After this, a TwinPack sump pump was installed and connected to the WaterGuard system to remove all water from the home. Ken couldn't be happier with the results!

Kevin of Vandalia, Illinois wanted to finally clean-up his crawl space after years of putting it off. Once he reached out to Woods Basement Systems he was paired with system design specialist, John S., who designed a custom-fit plan for Kevin's crawl space needs. 

John recommended installing a new CleanSpace encapsulation system that would clean the space by creating a vapor barrier from the outside. CleanSpace is also made out of inorganic materials, which means that this product isn't susceptible to mold and will block water from entering the home. Thanks to the leadership of foreman, James L., the CleanSpace was installed quickly and efficiently. Now Kevin will have a safe, clean, mold-free crawl space for many more years to come!

Jeremy C. in Vandalia, IL was worried about water pouring into his basement through cracks in his foundation walls, so he reached out to Woods Basement Systems to explore his waterproofing options. Jeremy met with System Design Specialist Aaron M. and received a free estimate on an innovative weatherproofing solution.

Foreman Miguel O. and his team installed CleanSpace to protect the basement from the elements. CleanSpace seals out moisture, mold, and mildew while providing a semi-finished look for a clean, dry basement experience any time.

Jeremy C. in Vandalia, IL was concerned about bowing walls in his basement. He reached out to Woods Basement Systems and received a free estimate on the ideal foundation repair system from Design Specialist Aaron M.

Foreman Miguel O. and his team installed Geo-Lock to protect the compromised walls. Geo-Lock uses a heavy-duty steel plate and a galvanized steel rod to brace and even straighten bending, bowing walls. Now Jeremy can rest easy knowing he made a long-lasting, reliable investment in the life of his home thanks to Geo-Lock!

Diane of Vandalia, Illinois wanted to waterproof her entire basement. She had worked with Woods Basement Systems for past projects and knew exactly who she should call! On the phone she talked with our system desing specialist, Aaron M., who pointed this homeowner into the best products to fix her water leakage issue.

Foreman, Melvin F. and his crew installed a TripleSafe, CleanSpace, and WaterGuard to waterproof the space. Our TripleSafe sump pump combines three pumps to make sure that the basement is always dry. The CleanSpace is an inorganic vapor barrier that blocks out water and mold. The WaterGuard will send the water to the TripleSafe to be sent outside. 

Now that Diane's home is waterproofed, she can now enjoy this space!

Kevin and Connie of Vandalia, Illinois wanted to update their musty and moldy crawlspace. That's when this couple gave Woods Basement Systems a call! System design specialists, John S. recommended to waterproof their crawlspace by installing CleanSpace. 

CleanSpace is a vapor barrier that is made of inorganic material to prevent mold growth. CleanSpace transforms an old, musty crawlspace into a clean and dry space. 

Foreman, James L. installed CleanSpace into Kevin and Connie's home to make sure they never have to worry about their crawlspace again!

Anetta W was concerned when she noticed that her basement walls were beginning to bow. So, she decided to call Woods Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Jacob K was able to come up with a solution to the problem.

Foreman Joshua B installed a SmartJack under Anetta’s home. The SmartJack will rest on stable soil and support the portion of the home that is sinking, and will also work to raise the level of the house.

Anetta W. of Vandalia, Illinois noticed that some of the floors in her home were uneven and sagging. She did not want to ignore the problem and allow it to get any worse, so she called Woods Basement Systems for help.

Design specialist Jacob K. assessed the situation and decided the best option was to install a few Smart Jacks. Foreman Joshua B. then traveled to the home to get the job started. Smart Jacks, which are made of steel, are placed in the crawl space of the home. They help stabilize and lift existing floor joists and beams.

Anetta W. no longer has to worry about her home's floors sagging. She now has stable and level floors in her home.

Randall Q. of Vandalia, IL contacted Woods Basement Systems with concerns about the standing water in his basement. The water was leaking in from outside and had no way to drain.

Woods installed WaterGuard to help drain unwanted water out of the basement. WaterGuard is installed in the cement of the flooring against the walls. This allows water to enter the piping and be drained to prevent damages to the home and personal belongings.