Old Sump Pump in Illinois
This is an older sump pump in Illinois. Sump pumps pumps water away from the home to a discharge line to prevent the basement from flooding. Combining a new sump pump with other waterproofing systems helps ensure that your basement will not have a leak.
Top Down Sump Pump View in Illinois
This is what a sump pump looks like with the cover off. Sump pumps operate by allowing water to enter the pump through small holes then pumping the water away from the home faster than the water can enter through the holes.
Old Sump Pump in Illinois
This sump pump was created from the remains of a cistern in this Illinois home. With the cistern already dug a sump pump was easy to install however the sump pump is now outdated and in need of replacing.
Full Sump Pump in Illinois
This is a top view of a sump pump without a sump pump cover. A sump pump allows water to enter the pump through small holes then pumps the water out faster than the water and enter the pump.
Sump Pump Closeup in Illinois
This is a closeup photograph taken in Illinois of a sump pump with the cover off. Mud can be seen in the pit. When mud and clay cake on a sump pump, the sump pump can fail...which will lead to basement flooding.
Leaky Basement in Illinois
This Illinois basement lacks waterproofing which has lead to water seeping into the basement through small cracks near the base of the wall. Woods Basement Systems can install various waterproofing systems to ensure water does not find its way inside a home.
Leaky Pipe in Illinois
This Illinois basement has water leaking in from several areas not the least of which is around the pipe shown. Leaky plumbing can turn a perfectly dry basement into a swamp should a waterline rupture.
Mold Potential in Illinois Basement
This basement in Illinois does not have water in it which is a pretty good indicator that the sump pump is working. Should the sump pump fail and water enter this basement the water would mix with the dirt and debris on the floor and would produce mold. Woods Basement Systems can install a sump pump with a battery backup so that even if the power goes out the sump pump will ensure that no water makes it into the basement.