Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Typically, floor cracks are the last part of the basement to leak; but with a crack this size, waterproofing it before finishing a basement is important.  Also, for the size of this St. Peters, Missouri basement, we installed another sump pump in the opposite corner from the one put in at the time of construction.

A foundation in Saint Peters, MO needed repair. It was continuing to crack even though it had been previously sealed. It was also now beginning to leak water. To properly solve this issue, The CleanSpace Basement Wall System was installed. This is an economical way to cover ugly walls, stop water vapor from permeating them, and drain wall leaks. The white color will also brighten the basement, reflecting the light. Next, the WaterGuard System was installed. These drainage pipes intercept water at the perimeter of the basement and drain it toward the TripleSafe Sump Pump System, which will drain water from WaterGuard and below the basement and discharge it out of the house. This system also includes an UltraSump battery backup system, which turns on if the power goes out and effectively pumps out the water. Lastly, GeoLock Wall Anchors were installed. These will permanently stabilize the foundation walls, straighten them to their original position, and keep them in place. This basement will remain dry, clean, and stable for years to come!

Dave P. from Woods Basement Systems was performing an annual maintenance check on a home in Saint Peters, MO. when he noticed that the IceGuard™ system outside had become detached from the discharge line. 

The IceGuard™ system is designed to channel water into the buried discharge line and allow water to leak out only in the event of a blocked or frozen discharge line. Water would leak out of the gaps in the system rather than build up in the sump pump and flood the basement. If the IceGuard™ system becomes detached it could leak water out of the discharge line and right next to the home. While this issue would likely have relatively little impact on the home's ability to stay dry, Dave P. took the opportunity to fix it. 

Because of Dave P.'s proactive service, the IceGuard™ system will work properly and water won't leak out of the discharge line and next to the home. That's the Woods Basement Systems way.

Homeowners Mike and Carol C. of Harviell, Illinois were dealing with some problems in their basement. Their foundation had settled, causing a water leak. With the basement damp from rainwater, the homeowners were unable to use the space for storage or living space. Frustrated that they could not use part of their home, they made a call to Woods Basement Systems. To solve the foundation issue, foreman Jesse C. installed our PowerBrace System. PowerBrace is an i-beam system to keep the basement walls straight and stable. Finally, to waterproof the space he installed UltraSump, IceGuard, TripleSafe, CleanSpace and WaterGuard. Now that these products are installed, Mike and Carol can sleep well knowing their basement is dry and safe.

Water was coming down the walls of a basement in De Soto, MO, and pooling onto the floor. To solve this issue, the BrightWall Paneling System was installed. This bright, clean, and durable wall system will prevent water vapor from permeating the basement walls and drain any wall leaks 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. Lastly, the TripleSafe Sump Pump System was installed. This system assures protection from everyday problems with an ordinary pump. It 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 which reduces noise, prevents objects from falling in, and keeps moisture, insects, and odor from coming out of the sump. Thanks to these systems, this basement will stay dry all the time!