Woods Basement Systems, Inc. Before & After Photos

Dix, Illinois resident Josh M. was troubled by his wet crawl space. Water leaked in and caused a moldy, musty envrionment. The mold risked the integrity and health of his home. 

Team Woods installed the CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system. CleanSpace is an inorganic vapor barrier, so it keeps water out without supporting mold growth.

Bowing concrete-block basement walls present quite a problem. Although bowing is bad for any walls, concrete-block walls are particularly dangerous because individual blocks can fail and allow dirt and moisture to freely pour into the space. With these concerns in mind, this Dix, Illinois homeowner called Woods Basement Systems to address his bowing walls. A Woods team installed several GeoLock anchors in the firm soil 10 feet away from the home to pull the walls outward over time by connecting them with steel plates on the interior surface of the walls.

Crawlspace support beams were failing in Dix, IL, causing the floors in the house to sag. To solve this 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. This crawlspace will remain stable and restore peace of mind for years to come!

This homeowner's basement was showing signs of settling, cracking, and leaking. To fix this, GeoLock wall anchors were installed. These are secured in the soil surrounding the basement, keeping the walls upright and sealing cracks over time. This will prevent more leakage or wall failure in the future.

Crawlspace support blocks were failing in Dix, IL, as they were shifting and becoming uneven. To solve this issue, the SmartJack System was installed. These are steel support systems that can permanently stabilize and level the floor joists and girders in a crawlspace. These add strength and stability to the existing columns and piers. They are unaffected by moisture, as they will not rust, weaken, or be affected by mold. These will lift the floors above back toward their original position, reduce floor “bounce” caused by excessive joist spans, and solve the problem once and for all!