Hamilton County's Trusted Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair Company

Sheila and Dale were on a mission to make their home more comfortable and energy efficient so they sought out the guidance of Dr. Energy Saver.

The CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system was installed to isolate the house from the earth. CleanSpace is a practical and fresh-looking energy saver that not only reduces air flow that comes from under then into the home, but also provides additional storage space that is safe from damage. Dimple matting was also installed on the ground of the crawl space to allow water to drain as necessary.

Sheila and Dale are now able to enjoy their new space while making the home more comfortable and efficient thanks to Dr. Energy Saver.

A family in Dahlgren, IL was using their unfinished basement as a play area for the kids, workout space, and storage as so many people do. Unfortunately, water was seeping into their basement at the base of the foundation, causing an unpleasant damp smell along with water puddling on the floors. They called Woods Basement Systems to correct the issue. 

Our installation team came in and put a complete waterproofing system in place. This fool proof system included the WaterGuard drainage track, a Twin Pack sump pump, a Lawnscape outlet for the rain gutters, and IceGuard.

These patented products working together will keep this family's basement dry and comfortable through every season!

With a flooded basement, Dale S. in Alton, IL didn't want to see his belongings get ruined. Dale called Woods Basement Systems to have them help with waterproofing the basement.

Woods installed WaterGuard to help drain unwanted water out of the basement. WaterGuard is installed in the cement of the flooring against the walls. This provides water to enter the piping and be drained to prevent damages to the home and personal belongings. 

Dale S. of Alton, IL was experiencing flooding in his basement when there was heavy rain. Dale knew this flooding would eventually cause major damages to his home. Woods Basement Systems was able to provide products to drain away unwanted water.

Woods installed WaterGuard to help drain unwanted water out of the basement. WaterGuard is installed in the cement of the flooring against the walls. This allows water to enter the piping and be drained to prevent damages to the home and personal belongings.

Penny and Dale B., Bourbon, Missouri homeowners, were troubled by their cracked foundation. As the soil around their home settled, the foundation settled with it. A Woods Basement Systems system design specialsit designed a solution to restore their foundation.

Push Piers were installed. Push Piers lift the foundation to its original position and provide permanent support for the foundation. Penny and Dale are relieved to have a safe, supported foundation for their home.

Dale V. of Hoopeston, Illinois was troubled by water leaking into his basement where the floor meets the wall. The water risked damaging his valuables. A Woods Basement Systems system design specialist designed a solution to waterproof the basement.

WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage system, was installed. WaterGuard collects and guides water to the TripleSafe sump pump system. TripleSafe is equipped with a main pump, backup pump and battery-powered pump. With this system, Dale's basement will stay dry. He can sleep soundly knowing he know longer has to worry about water leaks.

Dennis R. of Dahlgren, Illinois was troubled by water leaking into his basement. The water risked damaging his valuables and created a musty environment. Foreman Greg H. installed a waterproofing solution.

BrightWall was installed to guide water to the WaterGuard. BrightWall also creates a finished look in the basement. WaterGuard is a perimeter drainage system that collects and guides water away from the basement. 

Dennis can now enjoy his dry, beautiful basement.

Diane and Rick C of Mc Leansboro, Illinois were distraught by their moldy crawlspace. Water seepage cause mold to overtake their crawlspace. System design specialsit Kevin E. designed a solution.

Foreman Michael J. installed CleanSpace. CleanSpace is an inorganic vapor barrier that prevents water from entering the basement. Because it is inorganic, it does not support mold growth. To further preven mold, SaniDry was instaled. SaniDry is an energy efficient dehumidifier. Keeping the humidity below 50% will keep mold away.

Diane and Rick are pleased with their restored crawlspace. They no longer have concerns about mold.

Bruce and Lee P. of Mc Leansboro, Illinois were troubled by water leaking into their basement through their block foundation. The water seepage caused mold and a musty odor. A Woods Basement Systems system design specialist designed a solution.

WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage system, was installed. Water is guided from the wall to WaterGuard by BrightWall. BrightWall also creates a beautiful, finished look. WaterGuard collects and guides the water to the TwinPack sump pump system. TwinPack is equipped with two pumps to ensure the basement stays dry.

Bruce and Lee are thrilled their basement is dry and will stay dry.

Dale B. of Collinsville, IL had a major water problem in his finished basement. Water was leaking in through the foundation walls and floors and damaging his finished walls while leaving his carpeted floors soaked. Dale was fed up with trying to dry out his basement with fans and hoping the problem wouldn’t get worse so he called Woods Basement Systems for a free estimate. Design Specialist Chris G. thorough inspected the inside and outside of Dale’s basement and found the perfect solution.

CleanSpace was installed over the foundation walls. CleanSpace is a thick and durable plastic vapor barrier that will prevent water from the foundation walls from damaging the finished walls and instead directs it to the drainage system. WaterGuard was installed along the walls and into the concrete foundation floors. It’s situated away from any mud that might clog it and collects water from the floors and walls then drains it to the sump pump.

The TripleSafe Sump Pump System was installed. The TripleSafe consists of three pumps, including a battery back up pump, sitting at different levels within the sump liner to ensure that no matter how high the waters rise or if there’s a power outage, water will still be pumped safely out and away from the basement through discharge lines going to the yard. On the discharge lines, IceGuards were installed. IceGuards have slotted openings that allow water to escape into the yard, rather than coming back in to the basement, in the event that the discharge lines become frozen or clogged.

A SaniDry dehumidifier was also installed. The SaniDry dehumidifier removes up to 100 pints of water from basement air each day, keeping the relative humidity low so the finished basement walls will not be damaged further and also to prevent mold growth or musty smells.

Dale B. is thrilled he can get rid of the fans because he has the peace of mind that his finished basement will stay dry.

Bern and Dale B. of St. Louis, Missouri were troubled by water leaking into the basement where the floor meets the wall. The water seepage caused damage to the drywall and carpet. System design specialist John S. designed a solution to waterproof the basement.

Foreman Brad 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 a main pump, backup pump and battery-powered pump to ensure the basement stays dry. In addition to WaterGuard and TripleSafe, IceGuard was installed. IceGuard provides an exit for water in the event that the discharge lines become frozen or clogged.

With these systems, Bern and Dale will no longer have to worry about a wet basement. They can now enjoy their dry, comfortable basement.

Bill C. of Dahlgren, Illinois became worried when he discovered his crawl space was holding water when it rained. Because wet crawl spaces are the perfect place for mold to grow, it is important to get that problem taken care of right away. The mold spores can end up in the house, which means the homeowner is breathing in spores all the time. Bill understood the risks with a wet crawl space, so he called Woods Basement Systems.

Design specialist Jacob K. discussed the problem with Bill C. and came up with the best solution. Soon after speaking, foreman Brett J. headed over to the home. To make sure any future water leaks were taken care of, Brett J. installed a SmartPipe system and a Zoeller sump pump with a discharge line. The SmartPipe system is a drainage system made specifically for crawl spaces. It has holes on the top and front, which allows it to collect water from the both the soil and the surface of the crawl space. The Zoeller sump pump is also made for crawl spaces. It gathers any water and, using the discharge line, sends the water out and away from the house. Together, these products ensure a completely dry crawl space.

Bill C. no longer has to stress about a wet crawl space. He can now be worry free whenever it rains.

Sinking foundations are a homeowner’s nightmare. If the problem is not fixed soon then it can get worse, fast. That’s why Dan and Verma of Mc Leansboro, MO called Woods Basements Systems. System Design Specialist Brandon B. was able to come up with a plan for them.

Foreman Joshua B. installed a SmartJack under the sinking portion of the house. A SmartJack is a device that will take the weight of the house and prevent it from sinking any further. Now, Dan and Verma can quit worrying about the sinking foundation and enjoy their home!

John S. of Urbana, Illinois noticed that water was collecting in his home's basement. Instead of ignoring the problem, he called Woods Basement Systems.

Design specialist Gregory B. discussed the best options with the homeowner. Foreman Miguel O. then traveled to the home to install a WaterGuard system and a CleanSpace wall system. The WaterGuard system is placed along the perimeter of the the basement, just above the footings. It collects any water coming up from the ground before it reaches the surface of the basement. The CleanSpace wall system is fastened to the basement walls and provides a vapor barrier and drains any leaks that occur behind it.

John S. now has a dry and waterproof basement. He no longer has to worry about any water seeping through the walls or floors.

Mike P. of Sidney, IL noticed that the concrete outside of his home was facing some issues. Not only were the concrete slabs sinking unevenly, but they were also cracking. Aware of potential issues for the home, in addition to the realization of the danger of tripping, he decided to call Woods Basement Systems for a free estimate.

Systems Design Specialist Gregory B. visited the home and informed Mike that concrete settling and cracking can naturally occur over time. This can be the result of weight of the concrete in addition to an accumulation of the weight of what the concrete is responsible for holding up. He also said that the appropriate solution would be for foreman Andrew T. to install PolyLevel. PolyLevel is a foam injection that is installed into the concrete and works to lift it back to its original position.

Since the installation of PolyLevel, Mike no longer has to fear for the danger of his home in addition to the dangers for himself or his family.

David and Mary W. of Dahlgren, IL were having problems with water coming into their basement. Upon realizing the frustration and issues that this wet basement was causing after heavy rainfalls, they decided to contact Woods Basement Systems for a free quote about fixing the issue.

Systems Design Specialist Brenton K. came out and evaluated the scene and determined that the appropriate solution would be to have foreman Melvin F. waterproof the basement. He installed WaterGuard and IceGuard. Both of these products work together in order to keep the basement dry. WaterGuard pushes water towards the top of the surface to keep it from reaching the ground, while IceGuard works to keep water flowing during winter months when freezing is a concern.

Since their basement is waterproofed, David and Mary no longer fear rain in the forecast.

Bobbi and Chris W were concerned when they noticed that their floors were sinking. So, they decided to call Woods Basement Systems. One of our System Design Specialists was able to come up with a solution to the problem.

Foreman Joshua B Installed a SmartJack in Bobbi and Chris’s basement. The SmartJack will rest on stable soil and support the portion of the house that is sinking. It will also work to raise the home’s level overtime. 

Maplewood, Missouri homeowner Sam noticed cracks in his brick foundation that were both interior and exterior. He gave Woods Basement Systems a call and Team Woods developed a plan for him. 

Foreman Jose and his crew installed Push Piers to lift the foundation. The steel rods are driven into the ground to a depth that the soil is solid. The weight of the home is then transfered from the moving soil to the rods. This prevents future settling of the home and also raises the home closing the gaps. 

Sam can now rest easy knowing no more cracks will appear and his home is sturdy. 

Dale and Marla O. of Shiloh, Illinois had previously had their crawl space sealed by Woods Basement Systems. When our System Design Specialist came out to the home, he also recommended we install a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. At the time, the couple did not want to have that done right away so the crawl space was sealed without a Sedona. After an annual maintenance check on their TripleSafe system, the decided to have the SaniDry Sedona system installed.

This job story exhibits a photo of a CleanSpace crawlspace encapsulation installed in McLeansboro, Illinois.