Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Courtney of Highland, Illinois needed her basement to be waterproofed for preventative work, so she called Woods Basement Systems. Upon further inspection, systems design specialist, Luke B. recommended installing a Twin Pack sump pump and WaterGuard system.

Foreman, Donald A. installed the products. The Twin Pack sump pump includes two stainless steel pumps for extra protection and they are placed at different heights in order to combat against flooding and leaks. WaterGuard is installed in the perimeter of the basement floor. It works to collect water that seeps into basement walls and guides it to the sump pump to be removed from the home. 

Now Courtney L. has a watertight basement. 

Wooden single-pane basement windows function less efficiently than vinyl double-pane windows. Before beginning a basement remodeling project, make sure to check the basement windows.  Newer windows operate better and are much more energy efficient... plus they look nicer too! We improved the look and energy performance of this Highland, Illinois home with brand new basement windows!

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.  

Water was leaking down a basement wall in Highland, IL, causing damage to it and pooling onto the floor. To solve this issue, the WaterGuard System was installed. 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. This basement will now remain dry and restore peace of mind for years to come!

Concrete will crack and basement foundation wall cracks are common.  However, if the patched crack reopens or if a wall crack starts leaking, then you have other issues of concern.  Is the wall crack due to lateral pressure on the foundation wall (which can cause a bowing wall) or is it from settling stress? In an unfinished area of a basement, another option is BrightWall®.  BrightWall® gives the appearance of a finished look, controls a wall crack leak when tied into a basement waterproofing system, and allows for slight movement of the foundation wall.  If radon gas is present, a radon mitigation system would be necessary and sealing wall cracks are part of that process.