Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

This Bethalto, Illinois homeowner was noticing moisture around his basement stairs.  We installed a perimeter waterproofing system and extended it under the stairway to catch any moisture coming in.  Our perimeter waterproofing system catches any moisture and directs it to the sump pump and away from the house.

This concrete flooring in this Bethalto, IL basement had water damage that resulted in rotting flooring. The floor near the walls had to be grinded and broken apart to install the WaterGuard™ system to direct water to a nearby sump pump. Once the installation is complete, the flooring is re-concreted to maintain a smooth surface and restore the look of the basement.

A sump pump was no longer functioning in Bethalto, IL, causing problems when it rained. To solve this issue, the TripleSafe Sump Pump System was installed. This system assures protection from everyday problems with an ordinary pump. The TripleSafe can handle a heavy flow of water, thanks to a secondary pump included inside that will help eliminate the water if the first pump is unable to keep up with the amount of water that is entering it. It also features a removable airtight lid that reduces noise, prevents objects from falling in, and keeps moisture, insects, and odor from coming out of the sump. This system also includes an UltraSump battery backup system which turns on if the power goes out and effectively pumps out the water. This basement will now stay dry all the time!

Jim C. of Bethalto, IL has water leaking into his basement through his foundation walls and floors. The wood panelling he had over his foundation walls were completely water damaged. He'd had enough so he called Woods Basement Systems. Woods installed a waterproofing system.



Woods removed the water damaged wood panelling and installed CleanSpace Wall Systems. As shown in the picture, CleanSpace is a thick, plastic vapor barrier that gives basement walls a clean appearance as well as prevents any water from entering the basement through the walls. It instead directs it to the drainage system.


WaterGuard was also installed as part of the waterproofing system. WaterGuard is installed along the walls and into the concrete, as seen in the picture, and concreted over. It sits on top of the footing of the basement, out of the way of any mud that might clog it, and it collects any water seeping in through the walls and floors and drains it away to the sump pump.



Jim C. is happy his basement is dry and he no longer has to worry about water damage.

This Bethalto homeowner was looking to protect her basement from water damage before finishing it, so she called Woods Basement Systems for assistance. She met with System Design Specialist Pete L. who inspected the home and devised a comprehensive solution to protect her home at every level.

Foreman Jose L. and his team installed WaterGuard French drains. WaterGuard drains are installed under the floor slab for effective drainage with a minimal appearance, and they redirect water to the sump pump.