Before & After Photos

Homeowners Don and Jean W. of Ashland, Illinois were dealing with a wet basement. They noticed water coming in where the floor meets the walls in the basement of their home. They wanted to fix the problem before any of their items were damaged by the rainwater. Once they made a call to Woods Basement Systems, the problem was fixed in no time! Foreman Luis Rivas and his team installed a complete waterproofing system in just one day. Now, the couple has peace of mind knowing their basement is dry for years to come.

In Illiopolis, Illinois homeowner Rosella Y. was concerned about the leak that began in her basement after a storm. She had never dealt with a leaking basement and had never had problems in the past after any storms or severe weather. Lost and unsure, Rosella called Woods Basement Systems to help find a solution to keep her basement dry during all times of the year.

Our foremen Tyler Sears and his team were sent out to the Saint Louis home to install the perfect solution to Rosellla’s problem. As waterproofing experts, we have several products to be installed to totally waterproof your home once and for all. In Rosella’s home we installed our WaterGuard system as well as our IceGuard. With these items in her basement, she will not have to worry about rainwater entering her home.

Belle Rive, Illinois resident Richard's basement suffered water seepage from cracks in the brick foundation. This water seeapge caused mold to thrive, created a musty environement, and risked damaging his belongings. Richard tried at home solutions to collect the water but failed. 

As part of his waterproofing system, the TripleSafe sump pump system was installed. TripleSafe is equipped with a main pump, backup pump, and battery-powered pump to ensure the basement stays dry all the time. It is also sealed to prevent moisture from escaping into the basement.

Many basements experience water leakage where the wall meets the floor. That's because water can build up beneath the house by the footing. This water eventually seeps in through the gap between the wall and the floor. 

Basement walls can also leak through gaps and cracks, adding to the water seeping into the basement. Block walls often face this problem, as water permeates the many cracks between the blocks.

One waterproofing system is specifically designed to handle water soaking through those places. The system is called WaterGuard­™. WaterGuard™ is installed on top of the foundation, beneath the floor - where it will catch water before it rises above the floor - and against the wall, where it will catch water that drips down the cracks of the wall.

All this water is directed away from the basement and into the sump pump system where it will be pumped out of the home. With WaterGuard™ installed in the perfect spot, water leaks through the floor or through the wall are handled together.

Water was entering a basement in Owaneco, IL, causing concern. 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. Additionally, 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 remain dry and restore peace of mind for years to come!