Woods Basement Systems, Inc. Before & After Photos

This home in Albers, IL. had a section of the home that sat over a basement and a section of the home that sat over a crawlspace. Both of these areas can present unique challenges for waterproofing a home. 

The crawlspace had a dirt floor that allowed water vapor to rise up into the underside of the home where it could weaken the wooden floor joists and feed mold throughout the home. The basement walls had cracks that allowed water to leak in through the wall where it could collect on the floor and cause damage or evaporate into the air and make the basement feel damp and uncomfortable. 

To fix this, foreman Jose L. started by encapsulating the crawlspace with CleanSpace™ liner. CleanSpace™ is a super durable and mold resistant waterproofing liner that covers the floor and most of the walls of the crawlspace to prevent any water or water vapor from entering the area. With CleanSpace™ installed, the crawlspace would be kept dry and protected from potential water leaks that come from below ground.

A crawlspace liner had deteriorated in Lovington, IL, causing moisture to seep into the crawlspace. To solve this issue, the CleanSpace Encapsulation System was installed. This will completely isolate the crawlspace from the earth and reduce the humidity level. Any mold growth will also be eliminated, making the whole house healthier. The white color will also brighten the crawlspace and make it easier to see inside it. This crawlspace will now stay dry for years to come!

A foundation was settling in Lovington, IL, causing cracks to form on the outside of it. To solve this issue, the Push Pier System was installed. These will permanently stabilize the foundation, and in many cases, lift it back toward its original position. These can also close cracks and improve the operation of windows and doors. This is the least risky solution when the soil conditions are unknown. There is minimal disturbance from installation; installing them is a quick process and will solve the problem once and for all!

In Brookport, Illinois homeowner Shirley B. was concerned about her home and it’s foundation. She had recently noticed how her doors and windows were becoming harder to open and close. More recently, she was finding small hairline cracks around her home near doors and windows. Concerned about the well-being of her home and family, she decided to call Woods Basement Systems.

We sent our foreman Jose Lorenzana and his team out to the Brookport home to install our patented PushPiers. PushPiers are made of steel, permanently  stabilizing your home’s foundation. In many cases, this solution can also lift your home back toward level, closing cracks and improving the operation of doors and windows. This was the perfect solution for Shirley’s problem, and she will not have to worry about her home or family again. 

Richard and Keri R. discovered their basement and foundation were cracked due to them bowing inward. Geo-Lock Wall Anchors were installed by Foreman Todd W. Because their floors were sagging, Push Piers were also installed to return the home to its original position and provide permanent support.