East Alton, IL's Trusted Basement Waterproofing, Foundation & Crawl Space Contractor

John and Cindy S. of East Alton, Illinois were having problems with their foundation. This was creating an eyesore on their home and they needed a way to fix the problem before it got worse. They decided to call Woods Basement Systems to install a solution to their problem. Our foreman Jose Lorenzana installed our PushPier System underneath the home. PushPiers made of steel permanently stabilize your home’s foundation. In many cases, this solution can also lift your home back toward level, closing cracks and improving the operation of doors and windows.

In East Alton, IL Anna R. had a beautiful finished basement. Unfortunately, after the rainy weather recently she noticed that her drywall was becoming damp and that rainwater was entering her home. Worried about her walls and flooring as well as furniture, she decided to call Woods Basement Systems to find a solution.

We sent our foremen Michael Davies to install the perfect solution to waterproof her basement once and for all. Our team installed our patented WaterGuard system as well as our TripleSafe sump pump system. In order to install our WaterGuard system, we had to pull back the carpeting and remove the bottom of the drywall to install the WaterGuard on-top of the footing. Now, Anna has reassurance that her basement will stay dry during any weather to come her way.

In East Alton, Illinois homeowners Michele and Thomas K. wanted to waterproof their basement. The couple was tired of cleaning up the space after a heavy rain or storm. They decided to call Woods Basement Systems after a recommendation from a family friend. The Woods Basement Systems team installed TripleSafe and WaterGuard systems. These products worked together to waterproof the space completely.

In East Alton, IL homeowners Dave and Lynette L. called Woods Basement Systems to waterproof their basement. After getting a free estimate from our System Design Specialist, our foreman Devan Brown and his team came to the home to install the system in just one day. They installed several patented products including WaterGuard, TripleSafe and IceGuard to completely waterproof the space once and for all.

In East Alton, Illinois homeowner Andrea R. wanted to completely waterproof their basement. She had trouble in the past with water entering her basement were the floor meets the wall. Becoming worried every time it would storm or rain, she finally decided to call Woods Basement Systems to find a solution to her problem.

We sent our foreman Manuel P. and his team out to the East Alton home to install our patented WaterGuard system. The WaterGuard is a drainage and waterproofing system designed to send water up and out of the home, keeping the basement dry and clear. Now, the homeowner can be happy in knowing that the items in their basement will safe for years to come.

Homeowner Frank S. of East Alton, Missouri wanted to waterproof his basement. During wet seasons, rainwater was coming into the space at the floor/wall joint. He called Woods Basement Systems to see if they could install a solution to keep the space dry for years to come.

Foreman Melvin Foster and his team installed several patented products that will keep the basement dry. These products include WaterGuard, TripleSafe, SaniDry Sedona and WaterGuard. The products work together to send water out and away from the foundation of the home.

In East Alton, Illinois homeowner Josh D. had foundation problems in his home. Small cracks were forming on the floors and walls, causing him to question the integrity of his home. He called Woods Basement Systems after a referral from a friend. Here at Woods, we have several foundation repair products so solve any problem you may have in your home. In Josh’s home, our foreman Rapheal Smith and his team installed PowerBrace and GeoLock. This was the perfect solution for Josh’s home, now he has peace of mind knowing that his home is level and stable for years to come!

Homeowner Josh D. of East Alton, Illinois was having foundation problems in his home. He called Woods Basement Systems after seeing an advertisement for our foundation repair services. Here at Woods, we have several different patented solutions to solve your foundation problems. Depending on the foundation repair needed, our System Design Specialist will design a solution perfect for your home.

In East Alton, IL homeowner Ronnie T. wanted to fix his home’s foundation problems. He began to find cracks around his home, indicating a larger foundation problem. Woods Basement Systems installed PowerBrace, a patented foundation wall repair system that's designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential to straighten walls over time. PowerBrace was installed in the basement, instantly lifting and stabilizing the foundation walls back into position.

In East Alton, Illinois homeowner Leon R. wanted to get his basement waterproofed. He hadn’t had any problems with water in the past but wanted to ensure that the items in his basement would stay dry. He decided to give Woods Basement Systems a call to get it waterproofed once and for all.

We sent our foreman Juan Hernandez out to the home to install our waterproofing system. We installed our patented systems; WaterGuard, IceGuard, and TripleSafe sump pump system. Ensuring that the home stayed dry and clear for years to come. The homeowner now has peace of mind knowing his items will be safe stored in his basement.

Homeowner Ted of East Alton, Illinois wanted to finally clean up his crawl space, so he reached out to Woods Basement Systems. Ted wanted to have a professional look over his crawl space, so Team Woods sent our system design specialist, John S.. John then gave the recommendation of installing a CleanSpace vapor barrier to freshen up and protect the musty crawl space. 

The head foreman on the job was Chris S., and he finished the installation project with the help of his crew. The new encapsulation system is made out of inorganic materials, meaning that the system will block out harmful outer elements while also preventing mold growth. Ted can now rest easy knowing that Team Woods installed a vapor barrier that will protect his crawl space for years to come. 

John of East Alton, Illinois needed a waterproofing system that would protect his basement from possible water damage. That's where Woods Basement Systems came to the rescue. Team Woods recommended installing a new sump pump with a drainage system that would pump pesky water leaks back outside where they belong. 

Head foreman, Greg H., along with his team install these two waterproofing systems into the flooring of the basement. The TripleSafe sump pump will discard of all water leaks with the help of WaterGuard drains that will collect the leaks. This duo will ensure that if any water leaks inside, it will be pumped back outside. Now John can enjoy this basement knowing that it is safe and dry for years to come.

Chris of East Alton, Illinois wanted to protect his finished basement from damage, so he gave Woods Basement Systems a call to schedule an appointment. Chris worked with Brenton K., a system design specialist, to design a blueprint to protect Chris' basement. Brenton gave Chris the recommendation of installing WaterGuard drains into the footing of the basement walls to collect potential water leaks.

WaterGuard drains are created to prevent water from forming water damage in the basement. These french drains are designed to send water leaks to the sump pump to then be discarded of. These WaterGuard drains were installed by head foreman, John C., and his team of installers. With the combined effort of Team Woods, now Chris can use his basement knowing that it is protected and damage free!

Jessica of East Alton, IL noticed bowing and cracking in her basement so she decided to gave Woods Basement Systems a call. She spoke with system design specialist, Sam W., who developed a personalized plan for her. 

Foreman Kevin J. and his crew installed PowerBraces to the walls of Jessica's basement. PowerBraces are steel I-Beams that are anchored at the joint and floor in order to straighten the wall. Thankfully, now Jessica can enjoy her basement knowing that the it will be safe for years to come.  

Virginia of Alton, Illinois was concerned about harmful water damage in her basement and wanted to upgrade her home's drainage system to prevent it. She then decided to Woods Basement Systems to look into possible solutions. Virginia then met with system design specialist Max D., who recommended WaterGuard and a TripleSafe sump pump. 

Foreman, Dillion L., and his team installed WaterGuard drains and a TripleSafe sump unit to drain excess water and prevent future damage. WaterGuard is a French drain system installed under the floor slab for clog-free drainage with a clean appearance. It redirects unwanted water to TripleSafe, which uses three pumps for triple protection and features the UltraSump battery backup system for waterproofing protection you can count on. 

Now this homeowner can rest easy knowing that her basement will now be dry!

Nancy or East Alton, Illinois had a dirty, moist crawl space that needed repair, so she decided to call Woods Basment Systems for a solution. Systems design specialist, Clayton B. recommended installing a SmarSump pump, CleanSpace, and WaterGuard. 

Foreman, James L. installed the products. The SmarSump pump is specifically designed for crawl spaces and protects against leaks. CleanSpace is a vapor barrier that works to completely seal off a crawl space from dirt, critters, and moisture. Additionally, it is made of inorganic materials, so it is not susceptible to mold growth. WaterGuard is installed in the perimeter of the crawl space floor and it works to collect water that seeps through and guides it to the sump pump to be removed from the home. 

Now Nancy W. can rest easy, knowing her crawl space is clean and healthy. 

Jeff, an East Alton, Illinois homeowner, was experiencing bowing basement walls. He gave Woods Basement Systems a call and System Design Specialist Chris developed a plan for him. 

Foreman Jeremy and his crew installed Geo-Lock Wall Anchors throughout Jeff's basement. The Geo-Lock Wall Anchors are driven through the wall and into the soil where they are anchored. We can tighten the rods from inside the home until the wall is straight. 

Jeff now has a solution to his bowing walls. 

Jeff M. of East Alton, IL called Woods Basement Systems in search of a long-lasting fix for his bowed basement walls. Woods sent System Design Specialist Chris T. to inspect the home, where he designed a custom-fit solution for Jeff to address his problem at the source.

Foreman Jeremy R. and his team installed Geo-Lock wall anchors to reinforce the bending walls. Geo-Lock, as its name suggests, locks into dense soil away from the home and provides durable support with minimal disruption to the home's interior. Now Jeff no longer has to worry about additional, unnecessary stress on his home thanks to Geo-Lock.

Leon R. of East Alton, Illinois discovered that water was collecting in his home's basement. Wanting this problem to be solved quickly, he called Woods Basement Systems.

Design specialist Chris A. spoke to the homeowner and came up with the perfect solution. Foreman William H. traveled to the home to install a TripleSafe sump pump, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, and a WaterGuard system. The TripleSafe sump pump has a primary, secondary, and battery-powered pump that ensures that the basement stays dry even when the power goes out. The sump pump collects water and sends it out of the home. The SaniDry Sedona is a lightweight dehumidifier that removes water vapor, dust, mold spores, and other allergens from the air. Finally, the WaterGuard system is placed above the footing and collects any water coming up from the ground before it reaches the basement floor surface.

Leon R. no longer has to worry about water flooding his basement. He now has a dry and waterproof home.

Shelley K., East Alton, Illinois homeowner, was distraught when she discovered horizontal cracks in her homes foundation. She called Woods Basement Systems to inspect the problem. After visiting her home, System Design Specialist Matthew S. discovered the foundation had settled. As soil settles over time, the foundation can settle with it. Matthew designed a solution to restore her foundation.

Foreman Brad P. and his crew installed Push Piers. Push Piers lift the foundation to its original position. These galvanized steel piers will continue to provide long-lasting support to the foundation.

Shelley is pleased to have her foundation restored. She can sleep soundly knowing her family is safe in her home.

Al P. of East Alton, IL had a waterproofing system. It didn’t extend throughout his entire finished basement, however, so he was getting leaks behind his finished walls. The wood frames and walls were water damaged and rotting so he called Woods Basement Systems. After Design Specialist Brandon B. inspected the basement, he found that the best solution for the hidden leaks would be to extend the waterproofing system to the entire basement.

Woods installed CleanSpace over the foundation walls. CleanSpace is a thick, durable plastic moisture barrier that prevents moisture from entering the basement, instead directing it down to the perimeter drainage system below. It’s mold resistant and also gives the basement a much brighter and cleaner appearance.

Woods extended the interior drainage system with WaterGuard. WaterGuard is installed under the cement floors along the perimeter of the basement. WaterGuard sits on top of the concrete footing so it won’t be clogged by silt and debris as it collects water from the foundation walls and floors and drains it to the sump pump already in place for removal.

Al P is glad that he’s finally taken care of his water problem and he no longer has to deal with hidden leaks.

Wesley and Anita S. of East Alton, IL had water leaking into their basement. They were worried about the damages this water could cause to their home and belongings. Woods Basement Systems was able to provide an effective solution to their problem.

Woods installed WaterGuard to help drain unwanted water out of the basement. WaterGuard is installed in the cement of the flooring against the walls. This provides water to enter the piping and be drained to prevent damages to the home and personal belongings. Wesley and Anita no longer have to worry about damaging water in their basement.

East Alton, Illinois resident Gary R. was frustrated with his cracking, uneven driveway. The concrete began to settle with the soil, creating an uneven surface. The drivway began to take a toll on his vehicles.

System design specialist David F. designed a solution to align the concrete. PolyLEVEL was installed by foreman Andrew T. PolyLEVEL efficiently restores the concrete to its original position. Because it does not settle like concrete, PolyLEVEL is a long-lasting solution. 

Gary is pleased that his driveway is restored and he will no longer have concerns about cracking and unevenness. 

When John and Carla Y. of East Alton, IL noticed mold in their basement they knew something had to be done. In order to avoid any more mold from forming they knew they had to waterproof their basement. Thankfully for them, Woods Basement Systems are experts at waterproofing and were eager to help out.

They installed the WaterGuard drainage system in the perimeter of the basement floor to direct any water that may sneak in through cracks in the wall to the Twin Pack sump pump where it is discharged through the exterior discharge line. With the addition of the IceGuard, we are able to ensure that those discharge lines wont freeze on you causing a water backup. 

John and Carla's basement is now equipped to handle and water problems that may come its way.

Sam G. of East Alton, IL was having issues keeping his basement dry and comfortable. The basement had standing water and was very humid. Woods Basement Systems installed a Sump Pump to pump out the unwanted water. Attached to the Sump Pump was WaterGuard and IceGuard, these were installed as a precaution to ensure water would not back up into the basement. Woods also installed a SaniDry to keep the basement at a comfortable humidity.

Eric was unhappy with how his home seemed especially cold during the winter.  He didn’t want to use space heaters forever to maintain his comfort level.  He needed a permanent solution to this on going problem.  When he called Dr. Energy Saver he was impressed with the knowledge and the willingness to help him and make sure the problem is fix permanently.  Jake Hurst, the contractor, explained to Eric that the best way to warm up his house was to air seal with foam.  By doing this, the foam would reduce air infiltration, conductive heat transfer, humidity and dryness, improve indoor air quality and reduce entry points for insects and other pests.  Eric couldn’t say no to all these benefits so he went for the deal and now lives in his home much warmer.

A resident of Wood River, Illinois was tired of dealing with the constant water flow into his garage every time it rained.  After deciding to put his house on the market, he knew he had to solve the issue before anyone would purchase his home.  He gave Woods Basement Systems a call to come and see what could be done about the problem.

Woods sent out a crew to inspect the area and created a proposal for the resident.  Woods suggested installing a SuperSump sump pump and redoing the TrenchDrain in the garage.  The resident agreed that purchasing those products would increase the value of his home and chose to go through with the installations.

The SuperSump worked nicely in the garage because it resisted clogging and could pump up to ½” solids.  The customer was very pleased with the effectiveness and reliability of the SuperSump and gave Woods a 10 out of 10 rating for keeping his garage dry.