Professional Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair Contractor Serving Union County

Last week Joanne D. had Woods Basement Systems come out to fix her basement flooding problem so that she could have peace of mind whenever she went down there in the future. Joanne had contacted Woods in the past to have them come out and perform a free inspection of her basement. We sent out a specialist to take a look and they noticed immediately that there was definably water coming in as water was present on the floor and was traced back to the pored wall. Water was coming in from under the footer of the home and moving around the basement making everything down there wet. Are specialist address each of the steps that would be the best suitable for the problem to take care of it the right way and what products where going to be the best option for Joanne.

Coming to a decision, Joanne purchased the full Waterproofing treatment which included the TripleSafe Sump Pump System with exterior discharge line that would connect to the IceGuard System. The WaterGuard Sytsma and Inspection port were also included to help catch the water from coming into the basement. With all these systems working in complete harmony, Joanne wouldn’t have to worry about the water flooding her basement ever again. Woods Basement Systems sent out a production Crew lead by Forman Todd Wells to have the installation of these systems completed correctly. Once completed and running, any water that was still under the footing coming in was now being pumped out of the basement to the exterior of the home. Joanne was amazed on the work that Woods had done in her basement and felt much better overall now that she didn’t have to worry about finding water in her basement. In you or someone you know has a flooded or water coming into your basement, give us a call her at Woods Basement Systems located and we’ll come and inspect it for you.

WaterGuard was installed in the basement of Paul P. WaterGuard will direct the flow of ground water to Paul's sump pump. As a way to prevent clogging, WaterGuard is installed out of the mud zone, and is equipped with large drain holes. The installation of WaterGuard will give Paul piece of mind that his Wolf Lake, IL basement will be protected from future water damage.

Karl L. of St. Louis, Missouri was disappointed to find water had leaked into his unfinished basement. System design specialist Kevin E. designed a solution to both waterproof and beautify his basement. 

To waterproof the basement, Foreman Greg H. installed WaterGuard, TripleSafe and IceGuard. WaterGuard is a perimeter drainage system that guides water to the TripleSafe sump pump system. TripleSafe is equipped with a pump, back-up pump and a battery-powered pump to ensure water stays out. IceGuard is designed to provide an exit for water in the event that discharge lines become frozen or clogged. This trio will keep Karl's basement dry all the time.

After the waterproofing, the EverLast Half-Wall system was installed. EverLast is an inorganic solution.  MillCreek Flooring was also installed. The flooring is not only beautiful, but it is completely waterproof and moisture resistant. Neither EverLast not MillCreek support mold growth, so Karl's basement will stay dry, mold-free and beautiful.

Affton, Missouri homeowner Chris L. was troubled by water leaking into his basement where the floor meets the wall. The water caused damage to his carpet and drywall.

System design specialist Peter N. designed a solution to waterproof the basement and make it beautiful again. Foreman Adam A. installed WaterGuard to collect water and guide it away from the basement. 

After waterproofing, Adam installed MillCreek flooring and EverLast Half-Wall. MillCreek and EverLast are both inorganic, so they do not support mold growth. Chris's basement is now dry and has been transformed to beautiful.

Clyde and Rebekka P., Wolf Lake, Illinois residents, were troubled by their bowing foundation walls. As the walls bowed under pressure, they cracked and water leaked into the basement.

Paul B., system design specialist, designed a solution to support the bowing foundation. PowerBrace was installed by Foreman Mason S. PowerBrace straightens the walls over time and provides continuous foundation support. Clyde and Rebekka can sleep easy knowing their home is safe.

In Lake St. Louis, MO, Anna W. had water leaking into her basement. Worried this could cause permanent damage to her home, Anna called Woods Basement Systems for an effective solution.

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 that may be in the basement.

Eric N. of Dongola, Illinois noticed that water was gathering in his home's basement. He did not want to have to deal with this problem every time it rained, so he called Woods Basement Systems.

Design specialist Jake S. assessed the situation and decided that installing a Triple Safe sump pump, a CleanSpace Wall System, and a Waterguard drainage system would be the best solution. Foreman Bradly P. headed over to the house to install these waterproofing products. The Triple Safe sump pump has a primary, secondary, and battery powered pump that collects and removes water even if the power goes out. The Waterguard drainage system is placed above the footing and collects any water that is seeping up from the ground before it reaches the surface of the basement floor. The CleanSpace Wall System is a thick and durable liner that provides a barrier for vapor and drains any leaks behind it. 

Eric N. now has a dry and waterproof basement that can withstand any Midwestern storm. He no longer has to worry about his basement flooding.

It is not a good sign if your basement walls begin to lean. That’s why Phil and Carrie L called Woods Basement Systems when they noticed that it was happening to their walls. System Design Specialist David P came up with a solution to the problem.

Foreman Jeremy R used a Geo-Lock Wall Anchor system to straighten the walls Phil and Carrie’s home. The Wall Anchor will attach to stable soil away from your home, it will then attach to your wall and keep it from moving any further than it already has.

When Kathryn S noticed that her basement walls were bowing she knew that she needed to do something soon. So she called Woods Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Chris T was able to come up with a solution to the problem.

Foreman Jeremy R installed a PowerBrace System in Kathryn’s basement. The PowerBrace attaches to the walls and will keep them from bending any more than they already have. They are also able to be tightened and will straighten the walls overtime.

Teresa D. from Hazelwood, MO was noticed that her basement was wet after it would rain. Upon realizing the frustration and issues that a wet basement was causing, she decided to contact Woods Basement Systems for a free quote about fixing the issue.

Systems Design Specialist Jake S. evaluated the situation and determined that the appropriate solution would be to have foreman Bradly P. waterproof the basement. He started by installing WaterGuard, Triple Safe sump pump and IceGuard. These products all work with one another in order to keep the basement dry.

Since the waterproofing of her basement, Teresa no longer is concerned when it rains.

Sherry H. in Cobden, IL called Woods Basement Systems with concerns about leaks coming in through horizontal cracks in her basement's concrete block wall. Woods sent out Sam W. to inspect Sherry's home. He worked with her to develop the ideal plan to address her repair needs. 

Foreman Greg H. and his team took care of the problem with a comprehensive waterproofing solution using a TripleSafe sump pump system and Waterguard drainage systems. Installed under the floor slab, Waterguard drains excess water while keeping a clean appearance. TripleSafe sump pumps offer thre levels of waterproofing protection and work especially well when paired with Waterguard. Sherry also decided to have EverLast windows installed for additional waterproofing support. Now Sherry can enjoy a clean, dry basement.

Joanne, a homeowner in Anna, IL, has had work done by Woods Basement Systems before. When she was concerned there may be high radon levels in her home she knew just who to call. System Design Specialist Colin M. set up a radon test kit in her home, then developed the Radon Mitigation plan. 

Foreman Michael P. and his crew installed the Radon Mitigation System through Joanne's home. Radon is naturally released from the soil around us. It is also the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking. Outside radon is spread out through the moving air so it is not in harmful levels. Sometimes in our homes, because there is little air for it to disperse too, radon levels can build up. This is individual to homes, a neighbor testing low for radon does not mean your home is also low.

Radon Mitigation works by giving the air coming through the soil beneath the home a place to go. The Stack Effect pulls the air up through the house. By installing a set a pipes from the basement floor and redirecting them outside the house and to a safe area at the top of the home, we can change the path and disperse the radon. A fan is used to pull the high radon air into the piping system. 

Joanne now knows her home is at safe levels so she can breath easy. 

Vicki with Mt. Zion Church in Dongola, Illinois, had water issues in the church basement, so she decided to call Woods Basement Systems for a solution. Systems design specialist, Nolan M., recommended installing the Twin Pack pump and IceGuard. 

Foreman, Melvin F. installed the products. The Twin Pack pump has two stainless steel pumps placed at different levels to combat flooding. The IceGuard is installed on the outside of the home and allows water to expel from them in case pipes are clogged or frozen. 

Now, Mt. Zion Church has a dry basement.

Cobden, Illinois homeowner Sherry needed a window in her basement replaced. She gave Woods Basement Systems a call and Team Woods developed the perfect window plan for her. 

Foreman Vern and his crew installed the EverLast Window and refinished the walls. The EverLast window is the perfect option because it is double-paned for superior insulation. It is also all vinyl so it will not rust or rot like other windows. 

Sherry now has windows that are good for her home and basement. 

Cobden, IL homeowner Roy was alarmed when he saw that his basement walls were bowing and cracked. He met with a Design Specialist Todd G. from Woods Basement Systems and received a free estimate on the ideal repair solution to address his foundation issues at the source.

Foreman Jeremy R. and his team installed Geo-Lock wall anchors to brace the damaged walls and protect it from future damage. Geo-Lock uses a galvanized steel rod and heavy-duty steel plates to reinforce and even straighten compromised foundation walls. Thanks to Geo-Lock's solid construction and reliable protection, Roy can rest easy knowing his foundation walls have the protection they need.

Jonesboro, Illinois homeowner Bob was tired of dealing with mold in his crawl space. It was causing some air quality issues inside the home itself, and he was eager to get it taken care of. Wanting the job done professionally, he gave Woods Basement Systems a call.

In order to waterproof the space, foreman Jose and his team first installed a CleanSpace encapsulation system. This inorganic vapor barrier totally prevents mold growth and is installed throughout the space, sealing out all moisture and debris. After this, a Sanidry dehumidifier was installed to keep the air dry and regulate the air quality. Bob couldn't be happier!

In Cobden, Illinois homeowner Nick C. was having problems with his foundation. The foundation in his was unstable and cracking. The cracks were forming inside and outside of the home, on the foundation walls and drywall. Upset by the amount of cracks that had formed in the home, he decided to call Woods Basement Systems to see if they had a solution for his problem.

Our team has several patented items to install and solve foundation issues. For Bills home, we installed our GeoLock Wall Anchor system. This system supports and holds the walls in place, ensuring no extra movement that will cause cracks around the home.

At Woods Basement Systems, Inc., we specialize in fixing all types of crawl space problems. This was the case for homeowner Sarah H. of Anna, Illinois who had a damp crawl space. Fortunately, we have the products and experience needed to find the best solution for her home. We installed a crawl space repair system that will help avoid unnecessary repairs, create a healthier living space, and save money on utility bills. And once the crawl space is encapsulated with a vapor barrier, she gained valuable storage space in her home.

This dirty, moldy crawlspace was fitted with a CleanSpace liner and a SaniDry Dehumidifier. Two of these components of the CrawlSpace Encapsulation System work together to help with moisture production and control mold growth.