Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair & more in Dupo, IL & more

Tim M. is having some problems with his foundation. The crawlspace is failing, which is causing the house to settle. 

Brad P. and his crew installed a Push Pier System to permanently stabilize the foundation and to stop the house from settling. Tim can now relax knowing his foundation will forever be stable!

This home in Dupo, IL. had a pair of sump pumps that were housed outside of the home. This can occur when space is limited inside the home or when there is an extra area on the outside of the home that might frequently experience flooding. 

Recently, these pumps were due for a maintenance inspection. Dwayne M. from Woods Basement Systems went out to the home to ensure that the waterproofing systems were still operating nominally. During his inspection, Dwayne checked that each of the pumps was working. He also checked that the discharge lines were clear and leak-free as well as the IceGuard™ attachments. IceGuard™ is an addition that is installed just above ground outside the home that will prevent the sump pump from backing up in the event that the discharge line gets blocked from ice or water. During his inspection, Dwayne noticed that one of the pumps was not operating up to standards. He was able to replace this pump with a new one during that same visit, ensuring that the waterproofing systems around the home were working as well as they possibly could. 

With a new pump and all systems checked and working well, this home in Dupo, IL will remian well protected against flooding and water damage.

Homeowner Thomas P. of Dupo, IL wanted a way to transform his dirty damp crawlspace into a dry, clean, usable space to store items. Like most homes, his crawlspace had a dirt floor, completely exposed to the earth, risking the investment in his home and the well-being of himself and his family.  He decided to call Woods Basement Systems to find a solution to his crawlspace problem.

We sent our foremen Jesse Croster and his team out to the Dupo home. Using several items including CleanSpace, IceGuard, and SmartSump to seal the crawlspace from the earth. No matter what problems lie in your crawlspace, we can always come up with a solution with the many patented items we have here at Woods Basement Systems. Now, Thomas can use his crawlspace to store items without the worry that they will get wet or damaged.

Susie of Dupo, Illinois noticed bowing and large cracks in her basement. She then decided to gave Woods Basement Systems a call and spoke with system design specialist, Cory S., who developed a personalized plan for basement.

Foreman Jeremy R. and his crew installed the PowerBraces to the walls of the basement. PowerBraces are steel I-Beams that are anchored at the joint and floor in order to straighten the wall. Thankfully, now Susie and her family can enjoy her basement knowing that the it will be safe and supported for years to come!

Dupo, IL homeowner Melissa D. called Woods Basement Systems looking to replace her old, leaky basement windows with a code-compliant egress window. Melissa met with System Design Specialist Bill F., who provided a free estimate on the ideal replacement product.

Foreman Miguel O. and his team installed a Rockwell window for an egress window option built to keep the basement as dry and appealing as possible. Rockwell windows are constructed from high-quality vinyl, making them immune to rust and rot, and they provide plenty of natural light for a stylish, sealed, safety-focused egress window for any situation. Now Melissa can rest easy knowing she made a wise investment in her home thanks to her new Rockwell window!

Carolyn R. found out the hard way that water getting in to a finished basement can be annoying at best and devastating at worst. During a heavy downpour, water leaked into her Dupo, IL basement and soaked her carpeted floors as well as damaged the furniture. It took hours to clean up and fans just weren’t doing the trick to dry her basement out. She didn’t want to deal with that situation again so she called Woods Basement Systems. Design Specialist Chris T. inspected her basement and recommended a waterproofing system.

Woods installed WaterGuard along the foundation walls of the basement. WaterGuard is a drainage system that is installed under the concrete floors of the basement and on top of the footing so it won’t be clogged by mud as it collects water from the foundation walls and floors and drains it to the sump pump.

The TripleSafe sump pump system was installed to receive the water from the WaterGuard and remove it from the basement through the discharge lines. The TripleSafe is made up of a primary, secondary and battery back up pump to ensure the basement will stay dry through severe weather and power outages. IceGuards were installed on the discharge lines on the exterior of the home. IceGuards prevent water from coming back into the home if the discharge lines become frozen or clogged. It gives trapped water an alternative escape route through the slotted openings of the IceGuards.

Carolyn has peace of mind that she won’t ever have to clean up a watery mess in her finished basement because it will remain dry even when weather turns bad.

Like most systems, the TripleSafe sump pump system requires an annual inspection. Tracey and Doug C. of Dupo, Illinois scheduled their inspection to ensure that the pumps are working properly and their basement stays dry.

System design specialist Travis C. inspected the TripleSafe sump pump system to find all was working properly. It is always ideal to find any issue with the system during an inspection than when you need it most. Travis discovered that the humidity in the Dupo basement was high. This basement could greatly benefit from the energy-efficient SaniDry dehumidfier.