History of Woods Basement Systems

In 1986 Rick Woods, with a partner, started a waterproofing company called Basement DeWatering Systems Metro-East, Inc. In 1988, Rick bought out his partner and the name was changed to Woods Waterproofing, Inc. The company name was then changed to Woods Basement Systems, Inc. in 1998 for advertising reasons.

Our Federal Tax ID number has never changed, so we have always maintained our corporate identity and all contractual warranties. There are over 300+ Basement Systems dealers in seven countries. Rick’s wife Anna Lee, son Wayne, daughter-in-law Susanne, daughter Susan, son-in-law Tim and cousin Chris Blickenstaff are all management level employees of Woods Basement Systems, with his grandkids: Alli, Drew, Nick, Jack, twins Sophie & Lily, Rachel and Mary being the “real” bosses. As you can see, this is a family business. Today, we are one of the largest basement waterproofing, basement wall straightening and foundation piering contractors in Illinois and Missouri. In 2005 we became the world’s largest Basement Systems dealer – topping those 300+ dealers in seven countries!

What we pride ourselves most on, is our wide variety of systems to solve any problem. Our systems include: WaterGuard, DryTrak, Drain Tile, CleanSpace, TripleSafe Sump Pumps, Battery Back-ups, crack repairs, exterior work, new construction, basement air quality products and more. We use Foundation Supportworks wall anchors for basement wall straightening and Foundation Supportworks piers for lifting and stabilizing settling foundations. With Woods Basement Systems, Inc. you get just what you need to fix your problem and that means the best value. Furthermore, we do not use high-pressure sales techniques and we will not try to sell you something that you do not need. Of course, all of our work comes with a warranty.

In addition to the thousands of private homes we have waterproofed, anchored or piered, we have completed many commercial projects including: schools, churches, condos, restaurants, apartment complexes, water treatment plants, universities, hospitals and professional buildings.

Presently, our company operates from our main administrative office, at 16,000 square foot facility at 524 Vandalia Street in Collinsville, IL. There our professional staffs of support personnel and sales representatives are available to serve you. Meanwhile, our installation teams operate on a 20 acre property at the western edge of town.

Woods Basement Systems, Inc. is committed to 100% customer satisfaction. We are looking forward to helping you with your problems! Our office hours are: Monday – Thursday, 8 am – 5 pm, Friday, 8 am – 4pm and Saturday, 9am – 12 pm. We hope you will give us the opportunity to earn your business!