Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

This century-old McLeansboro, Illinois home's basement was plagued with water leaks. The space would flood during heavy periods of rain, requiring regular, extensive cleanup. In order to waterproof the basement, a Woods Basement Systems team first installed an under-floor WaterGuard drainage system at the base of the leaking walls to catch any and all water. After this, a TripleSafe sump pump, equipped with three separate pumps and capable of removing over 10,000 gallons of water per hour, was put in place.

This homeowner had experienced water leaks in their finished basement. Team Woods recommended installing WaterGuard draining systems around the basement to collect any water that may seep in. WaterGuard will help prevent further water damage and protect the money this homeowner had spent on finishing their basement.

This homeowner had experienced water leaks in their finished basement. After Team Woods investigated the area, a new sump pump was recommended: TripleSafe. A TripleSafe sump pump is a vital waterproofing product because it discards of any water that seeps into the basement. This will protect this homeowner's property for many more years to come!

This basement in Flora, IL was leaking through the foundation walls, ruining this homeowner's furniture. The WaterGuard perimeter drainage system was installed along the walls, providing a route for leakage to drain through and be pumped from the house. Now this homeowner won't have to worry about a leaky basement or damp furniture again.

A basement in Flora, IL, was humid and leaking during heavy rain. This needed to be addressed, so the homeowner decided to give Woods a call. To solve this issue, CleanSpace™ was used to encapsulate the wall and prevent the humidity from getting in. This durable liner not only makes the basement look nicer, it also keeps other outside elements, such as rot, out as well. Next, WaterGuard™ was installed to collect the water that enters the basement and direct it to the nearest sump pump. This system doesn't clog, due to it's horizontal design. Finally, a sump pump was used to discharge the water out of the basement. This sump has a battery back-up generator to ensure it keeps working, even during a power outage. With these systems in place, the homeowner can have peace of mind knowing their basement will remain dry during heavy rain.