Wet Stairs
As soon as you enter into this Columbia, Illinois basement, you can see this basement has had a history of water leaks because of the water stained stairs.
Ripped Up Carpet
The homeowner noticed that during heavy rains the carpet would be soaked. Team Woods informed the homeowner that if the basement continued to go unwaterproofed, the flooring and items within the space were in danger of water damage.
Major Leakage
Here is a closer look at the troubled wall in the basement. This wall, in particular, is where most of the water leaks would seep through.
Leaky Floors
The homeowner was at a loss. She tried to clean up the water quickly but knew that this was only a temporary solution.
WaterGuard Drains
Upon inspection, Luke concluded that installing a drainage system would be the optimal solution. WaterGuard drains are installed in the footing of the floor to prevent the system from clogging or backing up. The purpose of this system is to collect water leaks that enter through the walls and direct them towards the home's sump pump to then be pumped outside. The new system would be installed along this wall to catch all water leaks and prevent further water damage.