Woods Basement Systems, Inc. Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Godfrey, IL noticed water leaking into their basement through the walls. They reached out to Woods, and we had a solution. Our WaterGuard™ System goes along the interior perimeter and collects water seepage from the walls. It then directs the water to the nearby sump pump. Unlike other waterproofing systems, the pipes are laid above the footing to prevent the soil from clogging. Next, the team installs our TripleSafe™ Sump Pump that removes the water for good. With multiple pumps, the water stands no chance. Once installed, the homeowner can expect a dry future! 

Before this crawl space had fiberglass insulation that was falling and no longer served its purpose. Team Woods solved this issue by installing spray foam to replace the fiberglass insulation. With spray foam, now this crawl space will keep temperature and serve as insulation to the rest of the house.

Water and finished basements do not mix. Carolyn R. of Dupo, IL unfortunately found this out the hard way when water got into her basement during a heavy downpour. It soaked her carpet, leaving a mess that took hours to clean up and no amount of fans could dry out. She never wanted to deal with this problem again so she called Woods Basement Systems. Woods recommended installing a waterproofing system.

As part of the waterproofing system, Woods installed WaterGuard. WaterGuard is a drainage system that is installed on the perimeter of the basement, underneath the concrete floors of the basement which means floors can be finished over the system. It is situated on top of the footing of the basement so it's out of the way of mud that might clog it while it collects water from the foundation walls and wall joints and carries it away to the sump pump for removal.

A door to a crawlspace in Dupo, IL was failing, as it was rotting and letting outside air into the crawlspace. To solve these issues, the EverLast Crawlspace Door was installed. This will seal off outside air, so it doesn't enter the crawlspace. It will never need paint, rust, or rot, so it will do its part in keeping the crawlspace dry and restoring peace of mind for years to come!

A foundation was severely unstable in Dupo, IL, and was blowing inward. Along with cracking, water was also leaking out of it. To solve all these issues, the PowerBrace System was first installed. This will permanently stabilize the foundation and eliminate any further inward movement. This will also reverse the effects of wall failure, straightening the walls to their original position and closing the cracks to prevent water leakage. Next, the CleanSpace Basement Wall System was installed. This will prevent water vapor from permeating the basement walls. The white color will also brighten the basement, reflecting the light. Any wall leaks will also be drained down to the WaterGuard System, which will catch any water that leaks down the wall and drain it to the sump pump system to be pumped out of the house. Thanks to these systems, this basement will remain dry, clean, and stable for years to come!