Foundation Repair & Concrete Leveling Contractor | Wet Basement Solutions in Crawford County

When Grover, MO resident, Jeff D. realized his sump pump was not working correctly, he did not hesitate to call in professionals.  After coming across Woods Basement Systems in his research, he scheduled an appointment for a free estimate.  Brian Cox arrived at Brian’s home on February 7, 2013.

After Brian’s systematic diagnoses, he told Jeff that his sump pump could not keep up with the freezing temperatures due to the discharge line freezing.  In one of the coldest months of the year, Jeff was not sure that there was a way to prevent this problem.  Then, Brian informed the homeowner on the innovative IceGuard Sump Pump Discharge Line System.  This system includes a certified sump pump by the nationwide Basement Systems Network as well as the Basement Systems IceGuard anti-freeze device.  Jeff was enthused that Woods Basement Systems had access to these advanced products & information.  He scheduled the installation for the following week.

On February 19^th, Mr. Robinson and his crew completed the entire project in one day. Brian now has a new sump pump that collaborates with the anti-freeze device. His basement will no longer flood when the discharge lines freeze in brutal temperatures.  

This mold ridden Smithton, IL crawlspace was completed with a CleanSpace liner. CleanSpace is a vapor barrier which will block moisture from entering the crawlspace. This will in turn help with reducing allergens like mold and dust mites. Homeowner, Ronald W. was pleased to know that CleanSpace is also helpful in maintaining temperature control throughout the home, and his crawlspace has been given a new clean look. 

This Robinson, IL basement needed help in protection from water damage. Homeowner, John V contacted Woods Basement Systems for a solution. It was determined that a TripleSafe Sump Pump System was to be installed. The TripleSafe is equipped with a battery backup. This means that in times of power outages, the system will still work. Pumps one and two also work together in times of heavy rain to make sure the basement stays protected. 

It was determined that WaterGuard was to be installed in this Robinson, IL basement to help protect from water damage. The large drain holes in the system will help prevent from clogging as WaterGuard collects ground water and water seepage from the walls and directing it to the sump pump. Homeowner, John V is now pleased to know that his basement is now protected from water damage after the WaterGuard and TripleSafe Sump Pump installation. 

Ronald W. had a crawlspace that was retaining water in Robinson, IL. Ronald was worried about the safety of his home, knowing this water would cause mold and rotting wood. Woods Basement Systems came in to install products to keep water out of the space.

Woods installed CleanSpace with a drainage mat under it. This would keep water out of the space and drain away the water that got into the space. The CleanSpace seals off the space, which would prevent mold and rotting wood from forming. 

Woods also installed a vent cover to provide additional sealing of the crawlspace. The vent cover sealed off the vents completely and do not allow any water to get in through the vents.

Finally, Woods installed a sump pump that would pump out any water that would get into the area. The sump pump will pump out the water the a discharge line. This discharge line leads to the yard and can sometimes get clogged or frozen. To prevent this from backing up into the crawlspace, IceGuard was installed. IceGuard allows the water to have an escape route and to further prevent water from getting into the crawlspace.

Phillip E., small business owner in Flat Rock, Illinois, was concerned with cracked, uneven concrete in one of his storage units. The uneven concrete was uneven and a safety concern. System design specialist Tim W. designed a solution to restore the concrete floor. 

Foreman Andrew T. and his team installed PolyLEVEL. PolyLEVEL is a safe, economic and efficient soltuion to correct settling concrete. Unlike concrete, PolyLEVEL does not settle so it is a long lasting solution. Phillip is pleased with his newly restored storage barn.

Randy and Harry S. of Robinson, IL had cracks in their basement that were pointing to a failing foundation. Woods Basement Systems had the perfect product to ensure the home stayed stable.

Woods installed GeoLock wall anchors to provide support for the home. These anchors are attached to the wall and is anchored to the yard outside. This is done by using poles to extend past the active zone in the yard. This will support the foundation of the home for the life of the structure so the homeowners will never have to worry about a failing foundation.

Flat Rock, Illinois homeowner Dave B. was distraught by water leaking into his basement where the floor meets the wall. The water seepage caused mold and risked damaging his valuables. A Woods Basement Systems system design specialist designed a solution.

WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage system, was installed. WaterGuard is installed below the floor, so Dave will never know its there. The system collects and guides water away from the basement.

Dave is thrilled to have a dry basement that he knows will stay dry.

Oblong, Illinois homeowners Jesse and Rebekah D. were distraught by water leaking into their basement where the floor meets the wall. The water seepage caused mold and risked damaging their valuables. Foreman Juan H. installed a waterproofing solution.

Juan and his crew installed WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage system. WaterGuard collects and guides water to the TwinPack sump pump system. TwinPack is equipped with two pumps for extra protection against water. In addition, IceGuard was installed. IceGuard provides an exit for water in the event that discharge lines become frozen or clogged.

Jesse and Rebekah can now enjoy their dry, comfortable basement worry-free.

Ken K. of Oblong, Illinois was distraught by his wet basement. Water flooded his basement and created a musty environment. Foreman Melvin F. installed a waterproofing solution.

Melvin and his team installed WaterGuard. WaterGuard is a perimeter drainage system that collects and guides water to the TripleSafe sump pump system. TripleSafe is equipped with a main pump, backup pump and battery-powered pump. IceGuard was also installed. IceGuard provides an exit for water in the event that discharge lines become frozen or clogged.

With this solution, Ken no longer has to worry about a wet basement. He can sleep soundly knowing his basement will stay dry.

Doug T., Palestine, Illinois homeowner, was distraught when he discovered water leaking into his finished basement where the floor meets the wall. The water seepage damaged his drywall wand risked damaging more of his basement. System design specialist Jake K. designed a solution.

Foreman Michael P. and his team installed WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage system. WaterGuard collects and guides water to the TripleSafe sump pump system. TripleSafe is equipped with three pumps to ensure water stays out. IceGuard was also installed. IceGuard provides an exit for water in the event that discharge lines become frozen or clogged.

Doug can now enjoy his dry, comfortable basement worry-free.

Every time it rained, water would leak into the basement of Barbie and Don. L’s Robinson, IL home. Their belongings were being damaged by the water. They had a sump pump but it was no longer working so they called Woods Basement Systems. Design Specialist Kevin E. assessed the basement and found the best solution would be a waterproofing system.

Woods installed WaterGuard along the perimeter of the basement, under the concrete floors. WaterGuard is a drainage system that sits on top of the concrete footing of the home so it won’t become clogged with mud. It collects water from the foundation walls and floors of the basement and drains it to the sump pump.

Woods replaced the old sump pump with the TripleSafe. The TripleSafe contains a primary, secondary and back up battery pump to ensure encroaching water will be pumped out and away from the basement through the discharge lines, even in severe weather or power outages. IceGuards were installed on the discharge lines on the exterior of the home. IceGuards have slotted openings for water to escape if the lines become frozen or clogged so water won’t get back into the basement.

Barbie and Don L. have peace of mind that the belongings they store in their basement will be safe from water damage and their basement will stay dry.

Rachel L. of Sappington, Missouri noticed that her basement was collecting unwanted water. She did not want to have to constantly clean up a mess after every heavy rain. She called Woods Basement Systems for help.

Design specialist Brenton K. assessed the situation and decided the best solution was to install a Waterguard drainage system and a TripleSafe sump pump. Foreman Ryan L. then headed to the home to start the job.

The Waterguard drainage system was installed above the footing in the basement. After installment, it was covered with concrete. The Waterguard collects and drains any water rising from the ground before it reaches the surface of the basement. The TripleSafe sump pump collects water from the Waterguard and moves it out of the home through a discharge line. It has a primary, secondary, and battery powered pump that promises a dry basement even if the power goes out.

Rachel L. no longer has to worry about a wet basement. She now has a waterproof and dry home.

Rod B. of St. Louis, MO noticed that the concrete underneath the patio outside of his home was cracking. Unaware of the issues this could cause, he decided to call Woods Basement Systems about fixing the problem.

Systems Design Specialist Phil H. visited their home and determined that foreman Andrew T. should install PolyLevel foam injection. This product is installed in 4 simple steps and works to lift the concrete back to the original position. He also informed Rod that concrete cracking can occur naturally as the result of the wear and tear of what the concrete is holding up in addition the concrete weight itself.

Since the installation of PolyLevel, Rod can rest assured that his patio is fixed.

Bob H. of Oblong, Illinois was shocked when he discovered that his home's crawl space was holding water. He knew that standing water could cause rotting and mold growth, so he called Woods Basement Systems for assistance.

Design specialist Gregory B. assessed the situation and decided that the best option was to install a CleanSpace encapsulation system, a SmartSump sump pump, and a SmartPipe drainage system. Foreman James L. then traveled to the home to get the job started.

The CleanSpace encapsulation system was placed on the floor and up the walls of the crawl space. It is a durable liner that completely seals the crawl space from the earth and acts as a vapor barrier. The SmartPipe drainage system accepts water from both the soil and the surface of the crawl space. It drains any water from the ground to the sump pump. Finally, the SmartSump is a sump pump made specifically for crawl spaces. It collects and removes water from the crawl space through a discharge line.

Bob H. no longer has to worry about discovering a flooded crawl space. His home's crawl space is now dry and waterproof.

Jedd S. of Robinson, Illinois noticed that his home's basement was collecting water every time it stormed. He did not want to have to worry about cleaning up a mess, so he called Woods Basement Systems for assistance.

Design specialist Gregory B. assessed the situation and decided the best option was to install a Twin Pack sump pump and a Waterguard drainage system. Foreman Mason S. then headed to the home to get the job started.

The Waterguard drainage system was placed above the footing of the basement. It collects and drains water coming up from the ground before it reaches the basement surface. The Twin Pack sump pump then removes the water from the home through a discharge line. It is equipped with both a primary and secondary pump.

Jedd S. no longer has to worry about water entering his home's basement. He now has a dry and waterproof basement.

Belleville homeowners Beverly J. and Edith F. called Woods Basement Systems concerned about unwanted leaks in their basement. Woods sent System Design Specialist Simba T. to inspect the home and design a custom-tailored solution to address the incoming water.

Foreman Bradly P. and his team installed WaterGuard systems to remove the unwanted water out of the basement. WaterGuard is a French drain systems that offer effective drainage with a low-key, finished appearance. Edith and Beverly can rest easy knowing that WaterGuard is working for them to keep their basement clean and dry.

Robinson, Illinois homeowner Charles noticed water in his basement. He called Woods Basement Systems and System Design Specialist Luke B. developed a plan for him. 

Foreman Kevin J. and his crew installed WaterGuard. WaterGuard will catch water before it enters the basement and redirect it to the sump pump. It is specially designed to not clog. 

Charles now has a dry basement he can enjoy. 

Robinson, Illinois homeowner Charles had water coming into his basement. He gave Woods Basement Systems a call and System Design Specialist Luke B. developed a plan for him. 

Foreman Kevin and his crew installed WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement. The WaterGuard collects water from the gaps in construction and redirects it to a sump pump and out of the home. It is below the floor so this happens before the water ever gets to the basement floor. 

Charles now has a dry basement he can enjoy and trust. 

Tom W. of Rochester, Illinois needed his basement waterproofed. For years, he had been cleaning up the water that was entering his home through foundation cracks. Exhausted, he finally decided to call Woods Basement Systems. They installed our patented WaterGuard system, engineered specifically to be an efficient, long-lasting interior perimeter basement waterproofing system.

In Robinson, Illinois homeowners Stephen and Becky G. was worried about the foundation of their home. Cracks were forming around weak spots in the home, causing them to question the stability of the home. They called Woods Basement Systems to see if they had a solution for their problem. At Woods Basement Systems, we have several patented solutions for foundation settlement problems. In this home, our team installed the PushPier system.

In Palestine, Illinois homeowner Jennifer M. wanted to waterproof her basement. Rainwater was coming in at the floor/wall joint damaging the items she had stored in the space. She wanted a solution that would keep her basement dry year-round. She called Woods Basement Systems after several recommendations from family and friends. Our team installed several of our patented waterproofing products to keep rainwater out of the home. Once everything was installed, Jennifer was pleased with how well the job had been done.

In Altamont, Illinois homeowner Carly H. wanted to have her crawl space sealed and insulated. She decided to call Woods Basement Systems to see if they have a solution to her crawl space problems. They installed our CleanSpace liner, and our spray foam insulation in the crawl space of her home. 

Homeowner Jamie S. of Robinson, Illinois was dealing with cracking and sinking concrete on her home’s driveway. After a recommendation from a family friend, she made a call to Woods Basement Systems. Foreman Josh B. and his team were sent out to her home to install our PolyLevel System. PolyLevel is a concrete lifting technique, provides an affordable and less destructive alternative and offers numerous advantages over other common slab raising methods. Once the PolyLevel was installed, Jamie saw a noticeable difference in the look and durability of her driveway.

In Robinson, Illinois homeowner Baldemar L. had a wet basement. After a heavy rain or storm, water would come in at the floor/wall joint. This was concerning because his items in storage and floors and walls of his space were becoming damaged and wet. Foreman Michael Davies and his team installed a waterproofing system that included several patented products like WaterGuard, IceGuard and TripleSafe.

Water was entering a basement in Robinson, IL, causing damage. To solve this issue, the WaterGuard System was first 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. Next, the TripleSafe Sump Pump System was installed. This system assures protection from common 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. This system also includes an UltraSump battery backup system which turns on if the power goes out and effectively pumps the water out of the house. Thanks to these systems, this basement will remain dry and clean for years to come!