Full Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing & more in Bonne Terre, MO

In Bonne Terre, Missouri homeowners James and Debra H. were having foundation settlement issues in their home. In the last few years they had noticed cracks forming inside and outside of their home. The cracks were extremely apparent on the exterior of the foundation, cracking and breaking near the ground outside. Unsure of what to do, they decided to call Woods Basement Systems to see if they had a solution. Our foreman Jose Lorenzana and his team came out to the home and installed the perfect solution, PushPiers. Our PushPiers are installed from the outside of the home, placed underneath the footing to lift and support the foundation of the home.

The owners of this home in Bonne Terre, MO. had previously hired Woods Basement Systems to install their specially designed TripleSafe™ sump pump system to keep their basement dry and protected. 

The TripleSafe™ is more than just a sump pump, it is a carefully designed waterproofing system, featuring not just one sump pump, but three. The main pump is equal in power to the standard sump pump that many homes have installed during construction. A second, slightly more powerful pump can kick in to assist the first sump pump if water levels rise higher than what that one pump can deal with. A basement with a single sump pump would be at flood risk by the time the second pump in the TripleSafe™ kicks in. A third pump, which is battery-powered, can kick in as well if water levels continue to rise past the point where the first two pumps can handle everything. Since it uses battery power, the third pump can also turn on when the power goes out and normal sump pumps can't work. All three pumps are installed in a single sump pit liner, which features an air-tight lid to prevent any water in the pit from evaporating into the air. The lid also features a special floor drain and an alarm that can alert homeowners to dangerously high water levels in the sump pit. 

Recently, the homewoners scheduled an annual maintenance visit from their Woods Basement Systems professional. The technician was able to check that each of the three pumps was in working order and that all parts of the system, including the lid, alarm, battery and discharge lines were in good condition and that the system was performing to the best of its abilities. Had a pump not been working or another issue with the system arisen, the technician would be able to repair or replace that part during that same visit, ensuring that the home is always well protected against floods.

With the TripleSafe™ sump pump system, this home is protected against flooding throughout the toughest storms - even if the power goes out.

Andrea R. of Bonne Terre, Missouri had a crawl space that needed attention because it was moist and causing mold to grow in upper levels of the home, so she called Woods Basement Systems. Systems design specialist, Colin M. was able to find a solution and recommended installing a SmartSump pump, CleanSpace, and IceGuard. 

Foreman, James L. installed the products. The SmartSump sump pump is specifically designed for crawl spaces and it can help protect a home from leaks and floods. CleanSpace is used in crawl spaces to fully seal it off from dirt, critters, and moisture. It is made of inorganic materials, so it will not support mold growth. IceGuard is placed on the outside of the home to allow water to expel from the guards in the event that the pipes should clog or freeze, preventing water from backing up in the basement. 

Now Andrea R. has a healthy crawl space. 

Bob and Jamie L. of Bonne Terre, Missouri had a moist, musty crawl space that needed repaired, so they called Woods Basement Systems for a solution. Systems design specialist, John S. recommended installing a SmartSump pump, CleanSpace, and IceGuard. 

Foreman, Michael P. installed the products. The SmartSump pump is specifically made for crawl spaces and it is guaranteed to protect against leaks and floods. CleanSpace is a vapor barrier used to seal off a crawl space from dirt, critters, and moisture. It is made of inorganic materials, so it does not support mold growth. IceGuard is placed on the outside of the home and it allows water to expel from the guards in case pipes freeze or clog, preventing water from backing up into the basement. 

Now Bob and Jamie L. have a healthy crawl space. 

Kristy, a Bonne Terre, Missouri homeowner, noticed cracks in the exterior walls of her home. She gave Woods Basement Systems a call and System Design Specialist Jeremy R. developed the perfect plan for her. 

Foreman Miguel O. and his crew came out and installed Push Piers around Kristy's home. Push Piers are the perfect solution to a settling structure because they take the weight of the structure from the moving soil and transfer it to solid bedrock. This provides the resistance the home needs to no longer settle. Over time this should close the gaps in her home. 

Kristy can now enjoy her stable home for decades to come. 

Joe and Jill, are homeowners in Bonne Terre, Missouri. They were experiencing a very humid basement that was beginning to develop a smell. They had worked with Woods Basement System before, so they gave us a  call back to see how we could help. System Design Specialist Bill C. developed a plan to help their humid basement. 

Foreman Kevin J. and his crew installed CleanSpace along the basement walls and WaterGuard along the perimeter. Adding CleanSpace to basement walls creates a vapor barrier the traps water vapor from the porous surface in. Instead of then making all the air humid, the vapor is caught behind the barrier where it condenses and drains into the WaterGuard. 

The CleanSpace goes into the top of the WaterGuard. The WaterGuard will collect the water coming down the wall and from below and behind it. It will redirect this collected water to a sump pump where it is removed from the basement and away from the home. 

A drier basement will be less likely to smell because mold spores, dust mites, and other allergens will not be able to live in the dry environment. Joe and Jill will be able to breathe easier now. 

Colin R. of Bonne Terre, Missouri noticed that a few walls in his home's basement were bowing and cracking. He did not want the problem to continue to get worse, so he called Woods Basement Systems for help.

Design specialist Brian H. assessed the situation and decided the best solution was to install some PowerBraces and Wall Anchors. Foreman Jeremy R. then headed to the home to get the job started.

PowerBraces consist of steel I-beams that are fastened to the joists above the wall. They are adjustable, so they can be tightened to help straighten and stabilize the walls. Wall anchors, also made of steel, extend from the inside walls of the basement to the hard packed soil outside. They help stabilize and prevent further movement of the walls.

Colin R. no longer has to worry about his home's basement walls bowing and cracking. He now has safe and stable walls.

Homeowner Henry L. of Bonne Terre, MO did a radon test on his home. After seeing that the results were above a dangerous level of 4.0 picocuries (pCi/L) she gave Woods Basement System a call. Our system design specialist, Ryan K. headed to Bonne Terre to discuss with the homeowner a design he created that would resolve the issue.

Foreman Brett J. did a Radon Mitigation system installation on the home. Many homeowners are not aware of the danger of high radon levels in their home or that radon even exists. Radon is a toxic gas that cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted. Exposure to high levels of radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers. The Radon Mitigation system is designed to reduce radon levels to a healthy amount. This system consists of a PVC pipe that runs around the home collecting the toxic gas. A radon depressurization then pipes the radon gas away from the home. 

Henry L. is now at ease knowing his home is below 4.0 pCi/L because of the Radon Mitigation system. 

Kevin and Jason of Bonne Terre, MO were concerned when they found bowing walls in their basements. They called Woods Basements Systems, to come out and take a look. System Design Specialist Michael was able to come up with a solution to the problem.

Foreman Bradly installed a PowerBrace in the basement. A PowerBrace is designed to keep walls from bowing any more than they already are. Now the walls are stabilized and will stay where they are supposed to.

Kevin and Jason are so happy their foundation has extra support!

Bonne Terre, Missouri resident Colin R. was troubled by his bowing foundation walls. Over time, the walls bowed due to high pressure in the soil and began to crack. System design specialist Brian H. designed a solution to restore the basement walls and provide support to the foundation.

Jeremy R., Woods Basement Systems foreman, installed Geo-Lock Wall Anchors and PowerBrace. Both systems restore the walls to their original position and support the foundation. Geo-Lock Wall Anchors are driven into undisturbed soil to support the home. When undisturbed soil is unavailable, PowerBrace is used.

With these systems, Colin no longer has to worry about his foundation collapsing. He is pleased to know the foundation will stay supported.

Jackie and Bill B. of Bonne Terre, MO had a foundation wall that was bowing inward to an alarming degree. There was a long crack that spanned the entire wall along where the bowing was the most severe. Water had been getting in through the crack and damaging the drywall and staining the foundation walls. They were worried about the wall becoming an even bigger problem in the future so they called Woods Basement Systems. Design Specialist Kevin E. found that the best solution would be installing Geo-Lock Wall Anchors.

Geo-Lock Wall Anchors were installed along the walls. They permanently stabilize the wall by counteracting the external pressure that’s causing the wall to fail. Earth anchors that have been embedded in stable soil in the yard are connected to wall plates on the inside of the wall using steel anchor rods. The rods are tightened and the walls are held firmly in place and can even be straightened in most cases.

Over the cracked wall, CleanSpace vapor barrier was installed. CleanSpace is a thick, durable plastic barrier that can be installed over rough or uneven walls. It prevents moisture from entering the basement.

Jackie and Bill B. have peace of mind because their walls are now stable and secure.

Bonne Terre, Missouri homeowner Will M. was concerned about the water leaking into his basement. The water seepage caused mold and risked damage to his valuables.

Thomas W., system design specialist, designed a solution to waterproof Will's basement. WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage system, was installed by foreman Mason S. WaterGuard guides water to the TripleSafe sump pump system. IceGuard was also installed to provide an alternative exit in the even that the discharge lines would become frozen.

Will's basement is now dry and free of mold. He can enjoy his basement without worrying about water leaks.