Respected Bowing Wall Repair & Basement Finishing Contractor Serving Belle Rive

In Belle Rive, Illinois homeowners Ron and Kathy F. were having trouble with their basement. They were having water and foundation problems and were unsure of how to fix them, so they decided to call Woods Basement Systems. Woods has the solutions to any foundation or waterproofing problems you may have in the home.

We sent our foreman David H. out to the Lake Saint Louis home to install some solutions to the couple’s problem. First, our team waterproofed the basement using several of our patented products such as WaterGuard, IceGuard, and TripleSafe. Next the tackled the foundation problems, installing our patented GeoLock Wall Anchor System onto the foundation walls of the basement. Now the home is dry and stable for homeowners Ron and Kathy.

In Belle Rive, Illinois homeowner Richard H. wanted to waterproof his basement. For years he had been dealing with a water leak that was damaging items stored in the space. Richard called Woods Basement Systems to see if they could install a solution to keep rainwater out of the space and solve his foundation issues. Our foreman Greg Harvie and his team installed our patented waterproofing system. The products installed included our WaterGuard, IceGuard, and TripleSafe systems. Once the items were installed, the homeowner was happy knowing that his basement would be dry for years to come.

Katie W. of Belle Rive, IL. had a dehumidifier running in her basement, but that dehumidifier wasn't giving the results she needed.

That's because dehumidifiers like this one are inefficient at removing moisture from the air and often rely on buckets to catch the water they collect. Once those buckets are filled, the dehumidifier shuts off until the buckets are emptied.

While Katie's dehumidifier did empty automatically into her drainage system, it wasn't able to keep up with the moisture in the air, making her home feel dank and cave-like. The best solution was to switch her old dehumidifier out with a Sedona dehumidifier.

The Sedona not only drains automatically, but it can remove up to 100 pints of water from the air every day. That's nearly 12 and a half gallons! This system will keep her home at exactly the right amount of moisture in the air and it can do it with the same amount of power use as much smaller dehumidifiers.

As if that wasn't enough, it can also filter the air, removing particles like dust mites or mold spores. Not only will this give the air a clean, comfortable feel and smell, but it will also protect the home against mold and reduce exposure to allergens like dust mite droppings. 

Katie W. can breathe a sigh of dry, comfortable relief with the Sedona dehumidifier removing moisture and nasty particles from her air.

Windows are a vulnerable place in a basement where water can leak through. Just look at this window in Belle Rive, IL. 

There are several ways to fix this problem, like installing a more water-proof window well or adding a WellDuct™, which is a vertical drainage system inside the house that drains the water from the window well and into the sump pump system.

Richard H. of Belle Rive, IL decided on better window wells with a domed cover to prevent rainwater from pouring in and Wood's Basement Systems was able to help him with that.

Richard, Belle Rive, Illinois homeowner, was distraught by his basement. He discovered several cracks in his brick foundation that allowed water to leak in. The water seepage caused mold and created an unwelcoming environment. Richard also discovered cracks and water leaks around his basement window. A Woods Basement Systems System Design Specialist visited Richard's home and inspected the basement and foundation. He discovered that the walls were bowing due to increased water pressure in the soil, and designed a solution to support Richard's home and keep his basement dry all the time.

First, Team Woods installed a waterproofing system consisting of WaterGuard, a TripleSafe sump pump system, BrightWall, and IceGuard. BrightWall creates a clean appearance and works with the waterproofing system to guide water to the WaterGuard. WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage system, collects and guides water to the TripleSafe sump pump system. TripleSafe is equipped with three pumps to ensure the basement stays dry. Lastly, IceGuard is attached to the exterior discharge line to provide an exit for water in the event that the discharge lines become frozen or clogged. 

In addition to waterproofing the basement, we stabilized the foundation using Geo-Lock Wall Anchors. Geo-Lock is made of galvanized steel and provide permanent support for bowing walls. The EverLast window and SunHouse window well was also installed. These are made of inorganic materal and designed to prevent water, debris, and criters from entering the basement. Lastly, to keep mold away, SaniDry, an energy-efficient dehumidifier, was installed. SaniDry keeps moisture levels low, which reduces mold and creates a more comfortable environment.

With these solutions, Richard can have peace of mind knowing his home is safe and his basement is dry.