Juan Hernandez

After the snow melted outside, this basement experienced water leaks inside. Without any means of waterproofing inside, water damaged developed on the floor and walls. Team Woods provided protection by installing a new TripleSafe sump pump system with WaterGuard drains to keep water out of the basement for good. 

Rossville, Illinois homeowner Rebecca was troubled by water leaking into her basement. System Design Specialist Luke B. inspected her home and designed a solution to keep her basement dry. Part of the problem was that her gutters drained right at the foundation of her home. This increase in water pressure in the soil caused the water to force its way through her poured foundation.

Foreman Juan H. and his team waterproofed the basement by installing WaterGuard, TwinPack, and IceGuard. IceGuard is pictured. It is installed to the exterior discharge line to provide an escape for water in the event that the lines become frozen or clogged. Juan and his team also extended the discharge line away from her home. 

With these solutions, Rebecca's basement is dry and will stay dry.

Rinda M. of Sidell, Illinois was troubled by her crawl space. The crawl space was musty and filled with debris. Greg B., System Design Specialist, inspected her crawl space and designed a solution

Foreman Juan H. and his team installed the EverLast door. EverLast is made of inorganic material, so it won't support mold growth. Also, the door is rust resistant. The EverLast door keeps debris and moisture out. With this solution, Rinda can rest comfortably knowing her crawl space is safe.

Sidell, Illinois homeowner Rinda M. was distraught by her sagging floors. She discovered the blocks she had in her crawl space had failed to support the floors. Greg B., System Design Specialist, inspected her home and designed a solution.

Foreman Juan H. and his team installed SmartJack. SmartJack is a galvanized steel support system. This system can be adjusted over time as needed. Rinda now has peace of mind knowing her home is supported.

Painting or coating an interior block foundation will only slow water from getting in to a basement.  Over time, the seepage gets in between the wall and the coating and eventually leaks in to the basement.  Our BrightWall® wall covering is a great solution for block foundation walls.  In this Charleston, Illinois home, we used installed this product in combination with our WaterGuard® basement waterproofing system for a customized, effective solution.  It also gives the basement a clean, finished appearance.

Richard C. of Granite City, IL noticed water coming into his basement where the floor meets the foundation wall. He contacted Woods Basement Systems for a free evaulation. Specialist Nolan M. determined that a WaterGuard waterproofing system needed to be installed to keep the water out. This gallery shows the process of installing WaterGuard in the basement under the stairs as well as how it is directed into the sump pump.

Kathy H. of Mahomet, Illinois was distressed by the mold growth under her carpet. The mold was a result of water leaking into her basement where the floor meets the wall. 

To solve her mold problem and keep her basement dry, system design specialist Greg B. designed a solutison. WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage system, was installed by foreman Juan H. WaterGuard guides water to the TwinPack sump pump system and away from the basement. 

As the picture shows, the drywall was also damaged by water. Kathy chose to have EverLast Half-Wall installed to restore her basement to dry and beautiful.

This Mahomet, Illinois basement was having some issues with water leaking out from underneath one of the walls. Because the basement is partially finished, the homeowner was particularly interested in solving the problem. With this in mind, she called Woods Basement Systems. A Woods team installed under-floor WaterGuard drains at the base of the leaking wall to catch any and all leaks and prevent them from making it into the space itself. A TripleSafe sump pump was also put in place to pump all of that water out of the home. This basement is now totally waterproofed!

In Cave In Rock, Illinois homeowner Leon R. wanted to get his basement waterproofed. He hadn’t had any problems with water in the past but wanted to ensure that the items in his basement would stay dry. He decided to give Woods Basement Systems a call to get it waterproofed once and for all.

We sent our foreman Juan Hernandez out to the home to install our waterproofing system. We installed our patented systems; WaterGuard, IceGuard, and TripleSafe sump pump system. Ensuring that the home stayed dry and clear for years to come. The homeowner now has peace of mind knowing his items will be safe stored in his basement.

Adam K., Bement, Illinois homeowner, was concerned about his wet, dirty crawl space. Due to the stack effect, up to 50% of the air you breath is from your crawl space. So, his crawl space affected the indoor air quality of his home. Greg. B., System Design Specialist, designed a solution to keep the crawl space clean and dry.

Foreman Juan. H. and his team installed CleanSpace. CleanSpace is an inorganic vapor barrier that keeps water and moisture out of the crawl space. Because it is inorganic, it does not support mold growth.

With this solution. Adam's basement is clean and dry, and his indoor air quality is improved.

This Windsor, Illinois crawl space had issues with leaking and had water pooling in portions of the space, causing the homeowners to worry about mold growth and air quality issues. Woods Basement Systems installed several products to waterproof the space, including a CleanSpace encapsulation system. This inorganic material seals out the elements and moisture and prevents any sort of mold growth. 

This century-old McLeansboro, Illinois home's basement was plagued with water leaks. The space would flood during heavy periods of rain, requiring regular, extensive cleanup. In order to waterproof the basement, a Woods Basement Systems team first installed an under-floor WaterGuard drainage system at the base of the leaking walls to catch any and all water. After this, a TripleSafe sump pump, equipped with three separate pumps and capable of removing over 10,000 gallons of water per hour, was put in place.

This St. Elmo, IL basement was water damaged to do the amount of water that would regularly accumulate into the basement. The previous sump pump wasn't able to handle this amount of water, causing the water to remain inside. Team Woods solved this homeowner's water issue by replacing the old sump pump with a new TripleSafe sump. 

In this before and after you can see the old, outdated pump and compare it to the quality and size of the TripleSafe pump. The after image shows the TripleSafe being installed. You can see the amount of water that the basement was trying to get rid of an now it will be able to!

Jeff H. discovered mold growing in his basement when water leaked in where the floor meets the wall. Gregory B., system design specialist, designed a solution to keep Jeff's Basement dry.

WaterGuard is a perimeter drainage system that guides water to the TwinPack sump pump system instaled by Juan H. and his crew. With the WaterGuard and TwinPack, Jeff's basement is no longer wet and moldy.

Jeff H. of Decatur, Illinois was disappointed with his wet basement. Thanks to the WaterGuard and TwinPack sump pump system, his basement will stay dry. 

As pictured, the TwinPack sump pump system installation will be completed in this corner. The TwinPack includes a back up sump pump in the event that one fails, so Jeff's basement will stay dry.

Clinton, Illinois homeowners Randy and Ann A. were distraught by their musty crawl space. Water leaking into the crawl space caused mold and created a musty environment. Because up 50% of the air we breathe in our home comes from the crawl space, Randy and Ann were displeased knowing they were breathing mold. System design specialist Greg B. designed a solution to restore the crawl space. 

Foreman Juan H. installed the CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system. CleanSpace is an inorganic vapor barrier. It keeps water and moisture out of the basement while preventing mold. Randy and Ann can breathe easily knowing their crawl space is dry and their home is safe. 

Mount Vernon, Illinois residents Seth and Megan F. were troubled by water leaking into their basement where the floor meets the wall. System design specialist Jake K. designed a solution to keep the basement dry.

As part of the waterproofing solution, Juan H. installed TripleSafe. TripleSafe is equipped with a main pump, backup pump and battery-powered pump. TripleSafe is sealed to prevent moisture from escaping into the basement. Seth and Megan are pleased to know their basement will stay dry. 

Seth and Megan F. of Mount Vernon, Illinois were distraught by water leaking into the basement where the floor meets the wall. The water damaged their carpet and drywall and caused mold. System design specialist Jake K. designed a solution to keep the basement dry.

Foreman Juan H. installed WaterGuard. WaterGuard is a perimeter drainage system that collects and guides water to the TripleSafe sump pump system. With WaterGuard, Seth and Megan's basement will stay dry.

Mount Vernon, Illinois homeowners Seth and Megan F. were troubled with water leaking into their basement. System design specialist Jake K. designed a solution to keep their basement dry.

As part of the waterproofing solution, foreman Juan H. installed IceGuard. IceGuard is installed on the exterior of the home to the discharge lines. It provides water with an exit in the even that the lines become frozen during those cold midwest winters. Seth and Megan are thrilled to know their basement will stay dry all the time.

Jim and Janet of Mt. Vernon, Illinois had a crawl space that needed repaired, she they called Woods Basement Systems. Systems design specialist, Daniel L. recommended installing a SmartSump pump and CleanSpace.

Foreman, Juan H. installed the products. The SmartSump pump is specifically designed for crawl spaces to protect against flooding and leaks. CleanSpace is a vapor barrier that works to collect water that seeps through basement walls and guides it the sump pump to be removed from the home. 

Now Jim and Janet B. have a dry, healthy crawl space. 

Debra R. of Herrin, Illinois discovered that water was entering her home's basement. She did not want to have to worry about cleaning up a mess every time it stormed, so she called Woods Basement Systems for assistance.

Design specialist Jacob K. assessed the situation and formulated the perfect solution. Foreman Juan H. then traveled to the home to install a CleanSpace wall system and a Waterguard drainage system. The Waterguard drainage system, pictured above, was installed above the footing of the basement. It collects any water that is coming up from the ground before it reaches the surface of the basement. It then drains the water to the sump pump. 

Debra R. is very happy that she no longer has to worry about her home's basement holding water after heavy rain showers. She now has a waterproof and dry basement.

Kevin T. of Spaulding, IL had an uneven walkway and driveway. As can be seen in the picture, the concrete slabs in the walkway had sunken away from the step. The uneven areas posed tripping hazards so Kevin called Woods Basement Systems. Woods recommended PolyLevel.

Woods injected PolyLevel through small holes drilled in the concrete slabs. PolyLevel is a two-part foam that expands to fill any voids below the slabs and lift and level the slabs. It’s waterproof so it won’t wash away and it’s lightweight so it won’t add more weight to the soil below, making it a much more permanent concretely leveling solution than other methods like mudjacking. It also cures much quicker, causing less down time than traditional methods like mudjacking.

This Nashville, Illinois basement was water damaged and in desperate need of protection. To solve this issue, Team Woods installed WaterGuard drains in the footing of the basement walls to prevent water from leaking in. These drains stop water leaks in their tracks and direct them towards the sump pump.

This Murphysboro, Illinois basement was constantly inundated with leaks during periods of rain. The constant moisture made it difficult to make effective use of the space, and the homeowner was fed up. A Woods Basement Systems team installed under-floor WaterGuard drains at the base of the leaking walls to catch any and all water before it's able to make it onto the floor. They also installed a CleanSpace vapor barrier over the wall to seal out moisture and prevent mold growth. 

A TwinPack sump pump is just what this basement needs to waterproof the space. Previously this basement didn't have a sump pump, and now any water that leaks inside will be pumped out thanks to the TwinPack sump pump.

This Waggoner, Illinois home was in the process of being renovated and had very badly damaged and weak floor joists. These joists needed to be addressed before anything, so the property owner gave Woods Basement Systems a call. A Woods team installed several Smart Jacks, each capable of supporting 60,000 pounds, underneath the floor joists to lift and support them. 

Kevin and Marissa D. of Highland, IL were concerned about a musty smell coming from the crawl space of their home so they gave Woods Basement System a call. System design specialist, Chris S. did a thorough inspection and created a design that would resolve the issue. 

Foreman, Juan H. headed over to the home to do a CleanSpace Encapsulation system installation. Many homeowners are not aware of the importance of a CrawlSpace in their home. The air of the home comes from the crawl space, that is why it is extremely important to keep it clean and healthy. The CleanSpace CrawlSpace Encapsulation consists of a 7-layer liner material. The liner material goes up the walls and across the floor to completely seal it away from the earth. The CleanSpace stops all the water vapor from the walls or soil from coming in.

Thanks to the CleanSpace crawl space Encapsulation system, Kevin and Marissa D. have a clean and bright crawl space. 

Woods Basement Systems was called out to this Highland, Illinois basement to help with water leak issues. The basement was plagued with leaks during extended periods of rain, and the homeowner was tired of the cleanup. In order to waterproof the space, a Woods team installed WaterGuard drains underneath the flooring at the base of the leaking walls to catch any water and prevent it from making its way into the space.  

Block foundation walls are hollow inside and hold water that can leak into your basement, like in this Sparta, Illinois home.  A vertical vapor barrier should be installed, working with the perimeter basement waterproofing system before finishing with drywall.  Our CleanSpace® wall covering is the perfect solution for this block foundation.

Ann of Sparta, Illinois knew that her home was in danger if she didn't contact a professional to protect her home from water damage. After working with Luke K., CleanSpace and WaterGuard were selected as the ultimate waterproofing repair products for Ann's basement. Foreman Juan H lead his team to make the installation process quick and efficient.