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Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Wet Basement in Charleston, IL

A young couple in Charleston, IL had recently purchased their home when they began having foundation settlement issues. Their paved driveway was cracked and cracks were appearing in the foundation walls. During heavy rains, water would enter in through the cracks, causing the basement to flood. What started out as a small problem quickly became something that needed to be fixed as soon as possible.

Flooded Basement

The resident's basement flooded during heavy rains, creating even more problems.

Flooded Basement

The residents wanted to use their unfinished basement for storage, which they couldn't do as long as it was wet.

Cracks in Pavement

The foundation settlement had caused large cracks in the pavement outside the home.

Failed Sump Pump

The sump pump was unable to keep up with the amount of incoming water and needed to be replaced.

Cracks in Foundation Wall

Woods Basement Systems first attempted at closing the wall cracks by installing Push Piers around the outside perimeter of the home. They provide the best opportunity to lift the home back toward its original position, and the have a quick installation time compared to other products.

Push Pier Installation

Push Piers are made of steel and are driven deep into a stable layer of soil. First, a bracket is installed below and against the foundation’s footing. Steel piers are then hydraulically driven through the bracket to bedrock, and the weight of the home is transferred through the piers to the soil below.