Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

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!

In Mount Pulaski, Illinois homeowner Athena S. needed in a new sump pump in her basement. The current pump was broken, allowing water to pool up in her basement. She made a call to Woods Basement Systems to see if they could install a new sump pump that could keep her basement dry year-round. Foreman Paul Day and his team had the perfect solution – TripleSafe. The TripleSafe sump pump system keeps your basement dry with triple the protection. Most sump pumps fail because of either a failed pump, a pump that can't handle high volumes of water or power failure. TripleSafe assures protection from all three sump pump problems.

This Vandalia, Illinois homeowner was finally fed up with constant water leaks in his basement. The moisture made it nearly impossible for him to use the space effectively, and he wanted it taken care of once and for all. A Woods Basement Systems team installed under-floor WaterGuard drains to catch the leaks and a TwinPack sump pump to remove all water from the home. 

This Vandalia, Illinois basement held many storage items along with extra bedrooms. It was essential to keep the basement dry and safe to protect the homeowner's items and space. WaterGuard drains were installed to stop water leaks in their tracks and guide them to the TripleSafe sump pump to be pumped out of the home.