Woods Basement Systems, Inc. Before & After Photos

Jill B of Chester, Illinois was looking to protect her basement from moisture and harmful water damage, so she called Woods Basement Systems for assistance and to explore her options. System design specialist Jeremy R. worked with her and gave her a free estimate on a custom-tailored, comprehensive waterproofing system.

Foreman Greg H. and his team installed WaterGuard drains and a TripleSafe sump unit to remove unwanted water from the home. WaterGuard is a French drain system that's installed under the floor slab for effecive, clog-free drainage without the unsightly appearance of a basement drain. It redirects water to the TripleSafe unit, which uses three Zoeller pumps for triple protection and features the UltraSump battery backup system to keep it running in any weather. 

Jill now has the peace of mind she deserves while enjoying a clean, dry basement.

Moisture was seeping into a crawlspace in Chester, IL, creating a musty environment. The support blocks were also crumbling, causing the beams to shift. To solve the moisture issue, the CleanSpace Encapsulation System was installed. This will completely isolate the crawlspace from the earth, dramatically reducing the humidity level. This will also eliminate mold growth and make the whole house healthier. The white finished side will brighten the crawlspace and will allow one to easily see inside. To solve the support block issue, the SmartJack System was installed. This will stabilize the beams and floor joists in the crawlspace and lift the floor above it back toward its original elevation. Floor bounce caused by weakened joists or excessive spans will also be reduced. Thanks to these systems, this crawlspace will remain dry and stable for years to come!

A foundation was bowing inward in Chester, Il, causing a large horizontal crack to appear. To solve this issue, the PowerBrace System was 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. This foundation will remain stable and restore peace of mind for years to come!

Water was entering a basement in Chester, IL, causing damage to it. To solve this issue, the CleanSpace Basement Wall System was first 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 was also installed. These drainage pipes intercept water at the perimeter of the basement and drain it toward the sump pump system. This system has a design that will drain any wall seepage without allowing dirt and debris from the floor to enter and clog the pipes. This basement will now stay dry all the time!

Kent and Susan T. of Gillespie, IL had water coming in through cracks in their ledge wall as well as the wall joints of the foundation walls. They were worried about their stored belongings becoming damaged so they called Woods Basement Systems. Woods recommended a basement waterproofing system.

CleanSpace was installed along the walls of the basement as part of the waterproofing system. Besides giving the basement a brighter, cleaner appearance, it forms a moisture barrier over the walls to prevent water from entering the basement and guides the water down to the perimeter drainage system.