Juan Hernandez from Woods Basement Systems, Inc.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Terry J. had an unsable basement in his Cape Girardeau home due to the amount of water leaking in each time it rained. He was fed up with the mess so he called Woods Basement Systems. Woods recommended installing a waterproofing system.

Part of the waterproofing system that was installed was WaterGuard, which is a drainage system that is under the concrete floors along the perimeter of the basement (as shown in the picture). It is situated in a way that it won't become clogged by mud as it collects water from the foundation walls and floors of the basement and drains it away to the sump pump for removal.

Terry J. had a water issue in the basement of his Cape Girardeau home. He was tired of being unable to use the basement because it leaked every time it rained so he called Woods Basement Systems. Woods recommended installing a waterproofing system.

Part of the system shown in the pictures is the Twin Pack. The Twin Pack contains a primary and secondary pump to ensure that if the primary pump fails or is unable to keep up with the amount of water coming in, the secondary pump will kick in and remove any unwanted water in the basement.

Diane L. of Troy, Illinois had water leaking into her basement, so she decided to call Woods Basement Systems for a solution. Systems design specialist, Chris A. was able to recommend installing a Twin pack sump pump, CleanSpace, and WaterGuard. 

Foreman, Juan H. installed the products. The Twin Pack sump pump includes two stainless steel sump pumps for added protection against leaks and flooding. CleanSpace is a vapor barrier made of inorganic materials, so it does not support mold growth. It is used to collect water that seeps through the basement walls. WaterGuard is installed below the CleanSpace in the perimeter of the basement floor. It takes the collected water and guides it to the sump pump so it can be fully removed from the home.  

Now Diane L. has a dry basement.

Matt F. of Jackson, Missouri needed his finished basement to be waterproofed, so he decided to call Woods Basement Systems for a solution. Systems design specialist, Pete L. recommended installing a Twin Pack sump pump and WaterGuard. 

Foreman, Juan H. installed the products. The Twin Pack sump pump includes two stainless steel pumps that keeps your basement dry and protects against floods and leaks. WaterGuard is used to collect water that leaks through basement walls and guides it to the sump pump to be removed from the home. It is installed in the perimeter of the basement floor. 

Now Matt F. has a watertight basement. 

Glen Carbon, Illinois homeowners Ray and Mary D. were unhappy with their old basement window. It caused air and water to leak into their basment and was visually displeasing.

Foreman Juan H. installed the EverLast window. EverLast prevents water and air from entering the basement. Ray and Mary are thrilled with the looks of their new window.

It's important to ensure that once water hits the sump pump, that it will actually end up outside and not just end up back in the basement. Our IceGuard® acts as an ejection port for water to escape in case the sump pump discharge line gets clogged.  Our TripleSafe® sump pump offers three pumps with one being a battery backup to keep the basement dry all the time.  The covered lid for the sump pump also has a radon approved floor drain to properly operate for dehumidifier condensation lines.

A member of Esic Baptist Church in Edwardsville, Illinois contacted Woods Basement Systems due to the sidewalk at the church cracking and sinking. Specialist Dave T. evaluated the sidewalk and determined that PolyLevel and NexusPro would be the best solution.

Foreman Juan and his crew leveled the concrete of the sidewalk and filled the cracks with NexusPro. PolyLevel is lightweight and durable and sets in 15 seconds, so the sidewalk can be used within 15 minutes. NexusPro is a silicone-based sealant for joints and cracks and resists UV rays, so it won't crack and bubble, unlike other crack sealants.

The members of the church can now enjoy a safe sidewalk with no trip hazards. 

Lindsay of Edwardsville, Illinois experienced severe water damage in her basement. This damage couldn't be ignored, so Lindsay knew she had to take action right away. She called Woods Basement Systems to make sure the job was done right the first time. Lindsay was then directed to system design specialist, Brent R., who designed a custom-made plan for her basement needs. 

One of the products installed was WaterGuard, a french draining system that is installed around the perimeter of the basement. This way the drains catches the water before the water can do any damage. 

Foreman, Juan H. and his crew installed the new WaterGuard system. Thanks to the team effort by Team Woods, now Lindsay can have peace of mind knowing her basement will be waterproofed for many more years to come!

Lindsay of Edwardsville, Illinois experienced severe water damage in her basement. This damage couldn't be ignored, so Lindsay knew she had to take action right away. She called Woods Basement Systems to make sure the job was done right the first time. Lindsay was then directed to system design specialist, Brent R., who designed a custom-made plan for her basement needs. 

This before and after shows the old sump pump and the new TripleSafe. The new TripleSafe will help protect the home from further damage by discarding of any water that leaks into the basement.

Foreman, Juan H. and his crew installed the new TripleSafe sump pump. Thanks to the team effort by Team Woods, now Lindsay can have peace of mind knowing her basement will be waterproofed for many more years to come!

Cobwebs, mold, high utility bills... oh my!  These are problems that Woods Basement Systems finds time and again in dark, damp crawl spaces.  Many homeowners do not regularly look inside their crawl space - what they find there might surprise them.  But damp, moldy smells that penetrate the living space above can be a sign that moisture and water is present,  creating a perfect environment for mold and mildew to grow.

CleanSpace helps to control all of these problems... oh yes!  Woods Basement Systems is part of the International network of crawl space repair experts, through the Basement Systems, Inc. network of dealers.  As such, they have access to the award-winning CleanSpace Vapor Barrier - a 20-mil 7-ply sandwich of high and low-density polyethylene with polyester-cord reinforcement, treated with an antimicrobial finish that protects against mold and mildew growth.  This liner significantly outperforms thin and easy-to-tear 6 mil liners that are more common.   You can rest assured that with a CleanSpace vapor barrier installed, mold and cobwebs will not be growing down there anymore!

Connie H. had water coming into her basement every time it rained which had caused rot and mold to grow under her finished walls so she called Woods Basement Systems. Woods recommended installing a waterproofing system.

As part of the waterproofing system, CleanSpace Vapor Barrier was installed. CleanSpace is a durable, thick plastic liner that prevents water from entering the basement through the walls and guides the unwanted water down to the drainage system. It give the basement a cleaner and brighter look.