Jacksonville, IL's Expert Basement Waterproofing, Foundation & Crawl Space Repair Company

A basement wall was becoming unstable in Jacksonville, IL, causing concern. To solve this issue, GeoLock Wall Anchors were installed. These are galvanized steel earth anchors embedded into the soil out and away from the foundation wall. Once installed, these will hold the walls in their current position and can be tightened to allow for improvement and straightening of the wall over time. These can be installed around obstacles on the wall such as pipes, sinks, or furniture. This is the best solution to straighten the wall over time, as it can fix severe problems and stabilize the foundation for good!

A foundation was failing in Jacksonville, IL, as it was shifting and cracking. To solve this issue, the PowerBrace System was installed. This system is designed to permanently stabilize a home’s foundation. It will support the basement walls and straighten them over time. It will distribute the load evenly and eliminate the worry of damage caused by commonly seen wood floor joists. This system can be tightened over time and doesn't require any invasive drilling or digging. PowerBrace’s brackets are engineered to provide strong support to the joints and protect the floor system's durability. This foundation will now remain stable and restore peace of mind for years to come!

Homeowners Daryl and Sharon M. of South Jacksonville, IL had a damp basement. Water was coming in at the floor/wall joint, causing the space to become wet and damp. The rainwater had damaged many items that were stored in the space. Sharon called Woods Basement Systems to see if they had a solution to waterproof the space.

Many homeowners have never sealed their crawlspace, thinking “what’s the point?” What they don’t know, is that many times their crawlspace is exposed to the earth and connected to their home. Meaning that anything that is or can get into their crawlspace (smells, pests moisture) can get into their home. There are many advantages to sealing a crawlspace as well, such as lower heat/air bill, cleaner air, and creating an extra storage space for your home. By making a call to Woods Basement Systems sealing a crawlspace is quick, easy, and affordable A homeowner in Jacksonville, Illinois had her crawlspace sealed by Woods and was ecstatic with the end result shown in the photo.

Dustin W. of Jacksonville, IL was disappointed with his cracked and uneven patio. He was concerned with having family and friends over to his home for future events and get togethers. Dustin was looking for a solution that was less expensive and easier than completley replacing his concrete patio. He called Woods Basement Systems to find a solution for his problem.

Our foremen Melvin Foster had the perfect solution for Dustin's problem. Melvin and his team installed the PolyLevel system to the Jacksonville patio. Once the voids are filled, the specially formulated material expands, providing precise lifting and stabilization of the slab without adding any significant weight. Now Dustin is able to enjoy his patio with family and friends.

Pablo from Jacksonville, Illinois reached out to Woods Basement Systems out of concern that water would continuously leak into his basement. Pablo worked with system design specialist, Chris T., who worked with Pablo to find suitable options that would prevent water from damaging his basement. The final products selected were WaterGuard drains, an UltraSump pump, and a CleanSpace encapsulation system.

All three products were installed by head foreman, Tyler S., and his team of installers. Team Woods installed a WaterGuard drainage system into the footing of the basement walls along with an UltraSump to pump out the water leaks. The CleanSpace encapsulation system that was installed on the walls to protect them and to help guide water leaks towards the home's new sump pump. Now with the help of these three top waterproofing products, this basement will continue to remain safe and dry for years to come. 

Elba of Jacksonville, Illinois struggled with water damage for several years and wanted to find a permanent solution. Elba had plans to finish her basement, so before she could do so she needed to waterproof the space. She called Woods Basement Systems to see what could be done. Elba met with system design specialist, Luke B., who designed a custom-fit plan for Elba's basement.

Foreman, Juan H., installed the new waterproofing products in the Jacksonville, Illinois basement. The TripleSafe sump pump will discard of any water that may seep into the basement, while the WaterGuard draining system catches the water around the perimeter of the basement and sends that water to the sump pump.

Thanks to the work of Team Woods, Elba can now proceed in her plans to finish her basement knowing that the space will be safe and dry.

David G. in Jacksonville, IL was concerned about bowing, cracked foundation walls in his basement, so he reached out to Woods Basement Systems to be proactive about finding repair options. David met with System Design Specialist Greg B. and received a no-cost estimate on the perfect solution for his foundation problems.

Foreman James L. and his crew installed Geo-Lock wall anchors to brace and support the compromised walls. Geo-Lock uses a galvanized steel rod and heavy-duty steel plate to lock the wall in place, reinforce it, and even straighten it over time for maximum protection. Now David has the peace of mind he deserves knowing his foundatino issues are gone for good thanks to Geo-Lock!

Jess and Grant B. of Jacksonville, Illinois had water leaking into their basement, so they decided to call Woods Basement Systems for help. Systems design specialist, Nolan M. was able to find a solution and recommended installing a Twin Pack sump pump, WaterGuard, and IceGuard. 

Foreman, Donald A. installed the products. The Twin Pack sump pump includes two stainless steel pump to protect your home against leaks and floors all year round. WaterGuard is installed in the perimeter of the basement floor and it works to collect water that seeps through basemetn walls. It then takes that collected water and guides it to the sump pump to be fully removed form the home. IceGuard is placed on the outside of the home and it allows for water to expel from the guards in the event that the pipes should freeze or clog. 

Now Jess and Grant B. have a safe, dry basement.

Jacksonville, Illinois homeowner Sarah had bowing walls in her basement. She gave Woods Basement System a call and System Design Specialist Brenton developed the perfect plan for her. 

Foreman Jeremy and his crew installed Geo-Lock Wall Anchors in the basement. The Geo-Lock Wall Anchors are the perfect solution for bowing walls because they use the weight of the Earth as resistance for the wall. 

Sarah's bowing wall now has the support it needs to be returned to its original position. 

Jacksonville, IL homeowner John was concerned with cracks in his the walls of his home's foundation and in the crawlspace, so he called Woods Basement Systems to figure out the next step. He met with Design Specialist Brandon B., and he gave John a free estimate and recommended the ideal solution.

Team Woods installed push pier support systems to reinforce the home's foundation. Push piers are made of galvanized steel to offer permanent protection, and they lift the home to its original position to prevent additional damage. Wit hhis new pish piers, John has the peace of mind he deserves knowing his foundation has the protection it needs.

Rich H. of Jacksonville, Illinois noticed that his home's basement was collecting water after heavy rain showers. He did not want to have to deal with a mess every time it stormed, so he called Woods Basement Systems for help. 

Design specialist Brandon B. assessed the situation and decided the best option was to install a Waterguard drainage system, a UltraSump sump pump, and a TripleSafe sump pump. Foreman Mason S. then traveled to the home to get the job started.

The Waterguard drainage system was installed above the footing of the basement. It collects and drains any water coming up from the ground before it reaches the basement surface. Both the UltraSump and the TripleSafe remove water from the home through a discharge line. The UltraSump is equipped with a primary and battery powered pump. The TripleSafe sump pump is equipped with a primary and battery powered pump as well, but also has a secondary pump.

Rich H. no longer has to worry about his home's basement flooding. He now has a waterproof and dry basement.

Greg and Elisa H were concerned when they noticed that their floors were beginning to sink. So, they decided to call Woods Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Kevin E was able to come up with a solution to the problem.

Foreman Joshua B installed a SmartJack under Greg and Elisa’s home. The SmartJack will rest on a stable level of soil and support the portion of the house that is sinking, it will also attempt to raise the home's level over time.

Martha H. of Jacksonville, IL had water leaking into and pooling on the floor in her basement. She contacted Woods Basement Systems for a free estimate.

Design specialist Brandon B. evaulated the basement leak and determined the best solution for Martha would be a full perimeter waterproofing system as well as a sump pump with freezing and clogging protection. 

Foreman Jose L. and his crew then installed the WaterGuard drainage system around the perimeter of the basement where the floor meets the wall. They also installed the TripleSafe sump pump, equipped with a primary and secondary pump as well as a battery back up pump. On the exterior of the home, Jose's crew installed the exterior discharge line with the IceGuard system to allow water to escape the basement in the event of clogging or freezing. 

Martha and her family can now rest assured their basement and treasured belongings are protected from future water leaks.

Jacksonville, Illinois homeowner Audra W. was troubled by her wet crawl space. Water leaked into the crawl space through her block foundation and caused mold. System design specialist Brandon B. designed a solution to keep the crawl space dry and mold-free.

Greg J., foreman, installed CleanSpace. CleanSpace is an inorganic vapor barrier, so it does not support mold growth. CleanSpace encapsulates the crawl space to keep water out. To further prevent mold growth, SaniDry was installed. SaniDry is an energy efficient dehumidifier. It keeps the relative humidity low without hiking the energy bill.

Audra can breathe easily knowing her crawl space is dry and will stay dry.

Audra W. of Jacksonville, Illinois was distraught by her musty, moldy crawl space. Mold is a known allergen and it was unwanted in her home. System Design Specialist Brandon B. designed a solution to restore her crawl space. 

Foreman Greg J. installed the CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system. CleanSpace is an inorganic vapor barrier. It prevents water from entering the crawl space and does not support mold growth. SaniDry, an energy efficient dehumidifer, was also installed. Keeping the humidity low keeps the mold away.

Audra can breathe easily knowing her crawl space is mold free. 

The finished basement of the building that housed Morgan County Extension of the University of Illinois in Jacksonville, IL flooded several inches. The flooding had left a massive mess in the meeting rooms that required hours of clean up and threatened the many items stored in the basement.  The director of the extension, Aaron D., was worried about more damage so he called Woods Basement Systems. After thoroughly inspecting the basement, Design Specialist Chris T. determined that the best solution would be a waterproofing system.

Woods installed the WaterGuard drainage system under the cement floors along the perimeter of the basement. Unlike other exterior systems that become clogged by silt and plant roots, WaterGuard is an interior system that sits on top of the concrete footing to keep it clog-free as it collects water from the foundation walls and floors of the basement and drains it to the sump pump.

Woods installed two TripleSafe sump systems to accept the water from the WaterGuard and eject it out and away from the basement through its discharge lines. Each TripleSafe contains three pumps, including battery back up pumps, to ensure the basement stays dry, even in heavy downpours or power outages.

IceGuards were installed on the discharge lines on the exterior of the building. The perforations on the IceGuards were designed to allow trapped water escape to the yard if the lines become frozen to prevent it from getting back into the basement.

Director Aaron D. has peace of mind that the building’s basement will stay dry and they can continue to use it for a meeting space and storage.

Jacksonville, Illinois homeowner Tracy A. was troubled by water leaking into her basement where the floor meets the wall. The water seepaged caused mold and risked damaging her valuables. 

Foreman Thomas B. installed WaterGuard. WaterGuard is a perimeter drainage system that collects and guides water away from the basement. With WaterGuard, Tracy's basement will stay dry and her valuables are safe from mold.

Brian S., small business owner in Jacksonville, Illinois, discovered mold and rot in his wet, musty crawlspace. The mold risked the integrity of the foundation as it at through the wet wood. System design specialist, Tim W. design a solution to support the building and keep the crawlspace dry. 

Foreman James L. and his crew installed SmartJack to support the failing foundation. SmartJack lifts sagging floors to their original position and provides support over time. To keep the crawlspace dry, James installed CleanSpace. CleanSpace is a crawlspace encapsulation system. It is inorganic, so it does not support mold growth. CleanSpace is a vapor barrier, so it keeps water and moisture from entering the crawlspace.

In addition to CleanSpace, SaniDry was installed. SaniDry is an energy efficient dehumidifier. By keeping the humidity low, mold growth will stay low. Brian is pleased to know his foundation is supported and the crawlspace will stay dry.

Roberta experienced water damage in her basement.  The floors were damaged, but not as badly as the bottom of her wood paneled walls.  Because of the wet wood, mold growth started.  She wanted her basement to become waterproof and stop the growth in its tracks.  She got WaterGuard, Triple Safe, and SaniDry from Woods Basement Systems.  After these three systems were installed, Roberta's basement has never looked better.  She now no longer worries after it rains and now lives peacefully in her new waterproofed home.

Residents of Jacksonville, IL wanted to take care of their wet and smelly crawl space and turn it into a usable storage area.  The air in the crawl space was extremely humid, resulting in mold growth and a bad odor coming up into the home. Woods Basement Systems solved their nasty crawl space problems by fixing the water leakage, isolating the home from the earth, sealing out outside air, and keeping the crawl space air dry.  They did this by installing a SmartSump, CleanSpace, CleanSpace vent covers, and a SaniDry. The residents were highly satisfied with their new dry and clean crawl space, and were happy to be able to now use it for storage.