Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Jill B of Chester, Illinois was looking to protect her basement from moisture and harmful water damage, so she called Woods Basement Systems for assistance and to explore her options. System design specialist Jeremy R. worked with her and gave her a free estimate on a custom-tailored, comprehensive waterproofing system.

Foreman Greg H. and his team installed WaterGuard drains and a TripleSafe sump unit to remove unwanted water from the home. WaterGuard is a French drain system that's installed under the floor slab for effecive, clog-free drainage without the unsightly appearance of a basement drain. It redirects water to the TripleSafe unit, which uses three Zoeller pumps for triple protection and features the UltraSump battery backup system to keep it running in any weather. 

Jill now has the peace of mind she deserves while enjoying a clean, dry basement.

A foundation was shifting in a basement in Gillespie, IL causing cracks to appear and leak water. To solve this issue, the GeoLock Wall Anchors were first installed. These are galvanized steel earth anchors embedded into the soil out and away from the foundation wall. Once installed, these will hold the walls in their current position and can be tightened to allow for improvement and straightening of the wall over time. These can be installed around obstacles on the wall such as pipes, sinks, or furniture. This is the best solution to straighten the wall over time, as it can fix severe problems and stabilize the foundation for good.

\Additionally, 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 perimeter drainage system. Thanks to these systems, this basement will remain stable and dry for years to come!

This basement in Mascoutah, Illinois held water during long, heavy rains, but the basement is bone dry since Woods installed the TripleSafe sump pump with battery backup.

Homeowners in Mascoutah, IL had water in their basement as their old sump pump was not pumping out water at an efficient rate.  After reaching out to Woods Basement Systems, our team installed the TripleSafe and UltraSump pump.  The TripleSafe Sump Pump System was installed to provide protection from all three problems that may occur.  The TripleSafe is equipped to handle pump failure, extra water volume from a hard rain, and a battery for power outages that may occur.  The battery is the UltraSump Pump System and is a perfect addition to give homeowners that extra protection.  The homeowners were happy with their new systems and dry basement for years to come!

A sump pump and dehumidifier were outdated and not functioning at their best in Mascoutah, IL, so they were both replaced. The old sump system was replaced with our TripleSafe Sump Pump System. 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.

Next, the old dehumidifier was replaced with our SaniDry Sedona. This efficient, high-capacity, dehumidification system also includes an air filtration system, all in a single unit. This system wrings the air dry, and its powerful blower moves the dry air in and around the area. It also automatically drains the water it catches into the TripleSafe, so there is no need to empty any bucket with this system. This basement will now stay dry all the time thanks to these systems!