Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Homeowner John R. of Clarkton, Missouri had a flooded basement. The water would come in through the floor/wall joint after a heavy rain. He needed a solution that would keep his basement dry for years to come. A neighbor suggested Woods Basement Systems, Missouri and Illinois waterproofing and foundation repair contractor. Our team installed a waterproofing system to keep his basement dry, no matter the weather.

Water was coming down the walls of a basement in Fairview Heights, IL, causing damage and mold to grow on it. To solve this issue, the CleanSpace Basement Wall System was installed. This will prevent water vapor from permeating the basement walls. The white color will also brighten the basement, reflecting the light. Any wall leaks will also be drained down to the WaterGuard System. These drainage pipes intercept water at the perimeter of the basement and drain it toward the sump pump system. This system has a design that will drain any wall seepage without allowing dirt and debris from the floor to enter and clog the pipes.

Is there ever a time when it's acceptable for your basement to get wet?  If your answer is, "No," then take a few notes from these Fairview Heights homeowners.

This newly-purchased home in Fairview Heights was experiencing an ungodly amount of water seepage through the block foundation, and the basement was always damp.  Drywall and wooden cabinetry had been ruined with mold, and the homeowners wanted to keep their basement dry all the time.

Woods Basement Systems installed the WaterGuard perimeter drainage system to drain water from the basement walls, from under the floor, and at the wall/floor joint.  The crew also installed BrightWall, an inorganic wall covering to drain wall seepage into the drainage system.  Finally, the TripleSafe sump pump system with battery backup ensures that pump failure, large rains, and power outages are no match for this dry basement.

Sherri P. of Fairview Heights, Illinois needed to have some preventative waterproofing work done, so she called Woods Basement Systems. Systems design specialist, Adam R. recommended installing a TripleSafe sump pump and WaterGuard. 

Foreman, Melvin F. installed the products. The TripleSafe sump pump uses its three-in-one design to keep your home safe with a primary pump, a secondary pump, and a backup battery-powered pump. WaterGuard is located in the perimeter of the basement floor and it works to collect water that seeps through the basement walls. It then takes that water and guides it to the sump pump to be fully removed from the home. 

Now Sherri P. has a dry basement. 

A basement in Fairview Heights had a sump pump installed previously that was not effectively keeping water out. Woods came and added an extra sump pump to assist called an UltraSump Pump. This pump is battery-operated, only activating in the case of a power outage. If the old sump pump has issues removing the collected water, this other pump will turn on to assist. With this installation in place, this basement is sure to stay dry for many years to come.