Woods Basement Systems, Inc. Before & After Photos

The concrete slabs of Sam W.’s driveway in Bethalto, IL had sunken over the years. They were now at least three inches lower than the concrete of the garage which made pulling the car in was a hassle as well as posing a potential tripping hazard so he called Woods Basement Systems. Woods recommended PolyLevel injects.

PolyLevel is a two part expanding polymer foam that fills any voids from erosion that might be present under the slabs then lifts and levels the concrete. It cures quickly, in about 15 minutes, and can be used after much less down time than traditional mudjacking. PolyLevel is waterproof so it won’t be washed away and it’s low density so it won’t add more weight to the soil under the concrete, making it a much more permanent solution than traditional lifting methods.

This Bethalto homeowner was looking to protect her basement from water damage before finishing it, so she called Woods Basement Systems for assistance. She met with System Design Specialist Pete L. who inspected the home and devised a comprehensive solution to protect her home at every level.

Foreman Jose L. and his team installed WaterGuard French drains. WaterGuard drains are installed under the floor slab for effective drainage with a minimal appearance, and they redirect water to the sump pump.

Because concrete-block foundation walls feature dozens of seams and individual pieces, they are particularly susceptible to cracking and bowing. If left unaddressed, cracks can grow very large, leading to water issues and threatening total wall collapse. Because of this, it is very important to take action as soon as wall damage is noticed. A Woods Basement Systems team installed several PowerBrace beam supports in this Bethalto, Illinois basement to support the walls and prevent further cracking and bowing. 

This Bethalto, Illinois home's basement was plagued with water leaks. After heavy periods of rain, the basement would be filled with pools of water that required regular cleanup. In order to waterproof the space, a Woods Basement Systems team installed a WaterGuard drainage system underneath the flooring at the base of the leaking walls. These drains catch any and all leaks before they can make it onto the floor. 

This partially-finished basement in Bethalto, Illinois had just recently started having water-related issues. The homeowner was tired of dealing with constant cleanup, and he called Woods Basement Systems for help. In order to waterproof the space, a Woods team first had to cut away the bottom portion of the driveway to gain access to the foundation. After this, a WaterGuard drainage system was installed at the base of the leaking walls to catch any and all water.