Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

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!

Water was seeping through a foundation in De Soto, MO, causing damage and mold to appear. To solve this issue, the CleanSpace Basement Wall System was first 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. This drainage system is installed adjacent to the home and provides a channel that connects to the sump pump.  Its design will drain any wall seepage without allowing dirt and debris from the floor to enter and clog the pipes. This basement will now stay dry all the time thanks to these systems!

Jolene B.’s basement in her De Soto, MO home had numerous leaks. Her foundation walls were cracked which allowed an alarming amount of water to get in and damage the wood frames and finished flooring so she called Woods Basement Systems. Along with a wall support system, Woods recommended installing a waterproofing system.

The Twin Pack was installed as part of that system. The Twin Pack contains two powerful cast-iron pumps within its airtight sealed sump liner. The pumps eject water out and away from the basement through its discharge lines and protect the basement, even when weather is severe.