Woods Basement Systems, Inc. Before & After Photos

This finished basement in Collinsville, IL. had carpeted living spaces that were unprotected from water leakage. Water often leaks into basements where the wall meets the floor as there is a tiny gap there from the construction of the home. The water levels beneath the home rise, causing the water to seap through the gap and spill out onto the basement floor. Without a perimeter drainage system, that would mean the water spills out onto the carpet, ruining the carpet and possible causing mold growth. 

Rather than risk the expense of replacing the carpet and removing the mold, homeowner Kathleen S. hired Woods Basement Systems to install their special perimeter drainage system; WaterGuard™. WaterGuard™ is specially designed for maximum basement protection by not only blocking leaks that rise from below the floor, but also by catching leaks that come down the walls. WaterGuard™ is installed just beneath the floor, on top of the footing. From here, WaterGuard™ can collect water before it rises to the level of the floor without having to sit down in the mud next to the footing. This is important because that mud can easily clog waterproofing systems and cause them to fail. Since it is above the reach of the mud, WaterGuard™ won't clog. 

Once WaterGuard™ is installed, the trench that is dug for it is refillied and re-covered. Then the floor can be replaced safely over top. The carpet in this room will be protected from flooding and even from leaks through the walls. Now Kathleen S. won't have to worry about moldy carpets caused by water leaking into the basement. 

Woods Basement Systems installs the RainDrop® Gutter Guard on this East Carondelet, Illinois home. This cutting-edge product provides maintenance-free, self-cleaning gutter protection for both new and existing gutters. RainDrop keep out debris, handles water in high volumes and is ice-resistant. 

Lisa B. was concerned about the concrete in the driveway. It was settling, causing it to crack and become uneven. To solve these issues, Woods installed the PolyLevel System. This will stabilize, lift and level the concrete slabs with high strength polyurethane foam. NexusPro Joint Sealant was also added to seal the joints and cracks in the concrete. This will provide long-lasting flexibility and will stand up to harsh weather conditions. Lisa can now rest assured knowing that her concrete is stable!

A foundation in Collinsville, IL was settling, causing many large cracks to appear and spread. To solve this issue, GeoLock Wall Anchors were installed. These will permanently stabilize the foundation walls, and straighten them back to their original position. The cracks in the walls were also sealed, and these anchors will prevent any more from appearing. This foundation will remain stable for years to come!

Water was entering a crawlspace in Collinsville, IL, so a CleanSpace Encapsulation System was installed. This completely isolates the crawlspace from the earth. This dramatically reduces the air's humidity level, eliminating mold growth and rot from the crawlspace and making the whole house healthier. The bright white finished side will brighten the crawlspace and allows one to easily see that the crawlspace is free of mold, insects, and dirt. This crawlspace will remain clean and dry for years to come!