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

Water was leaking in a basement in Jerseyville, IL, causing concern. To solve this issue, the bWaterGuard System was first installed. These drainage pipes intercept water at the perimeter of the basement and drain it toward the sump pump system. This system has a design that will drain any wall seepage without allowing dirt and debris from the floor to enter and clog the pipes. Next, the TripleSafe Sump Pump System was installed. This system assures protection from everyday problems with an ordinary pump. It can handle a heavy flow of water, thanks to a secondary pump included inside that will help eliminate the water if the first pump is unable to keep up with the amount of water that is entering it. It also features a removable airtight lid which reduces noise, prevents objects from falling in, and keeps moisture, insects, and odor from coming out of the sump. This basement will now stay dry all the time!

Brandy W. was concerned about her basement foundation. Large cracks were appearing, and they were beginning to leak water. She wanted to get it repaired right away before any other problems arose. Foreman Karon R. recommended the GeoLock Wall Anchors to help permanently stabilize the foundation. These will also straighten the walls back to their original position and close the cracks to prevent water leakage. Brandy can now rest assured now that her foundation is stabilized!

Margaret and Larry R. of Jerseyville, IL wanted an effective solution to keep their basement dry. Our system design specialist, Joel S., knew that a WaterGuard would work well with their new Zoeller M53 sump pump. Installed sub-ground at the floor and wall joints, WaterGuard would redirect water seepage directly into the sump pump, all while preventing clogs. Once our foreman, Melvin F., and his crew installed this specially engineered system, Larry and Margaret can enjoy their dry basement

In Jerseyville, Illinois homeowner Larry D. needed to waterproof his basement. He made a call to Woods Basement Systems to see if they could install a solution to keep the basement dry. After a free estimate with one of our system design specialists, foreman Chase Kern and his team came out to the home to install a solution perfectly designed for Field’s home. The team installed several of our patented waterproofing products including WaterGuard, TripleSafe and IceGuard.

This Jerseyville, Illinois basement was plagued with water leaks that made the space essentially impossible to use. The constant moisture had already damaged furniture and electronics, and the homeowner was very eager to have the problem dealt with. A Woods Basement Systems team first installed under-floor WaterGuard drains at the base of the leaking walls to catch any leaks and prevent them from making it onto the floor. After this, a TripleSafe sump pump was put in place to remove all of that water from the home. The TripleSafe comes equipped with three separate pumps and is capable of removing over 10,000 gallons of water per hour!

In Jerseyville, MO homeowner Glenda G. was concerned about her home’s foundation. The foundation in the basement was cracking, and had caused a large horizontal crack that was beginning to bow in. She decided to call Woods Basement Systems to see if they had a solution for the problem.

This home in Jerseyville, IL. was experiencing serious cracking and bowing to the block foundation walls in the basement. These walls were showing the signs of serious damage with a signature cracking called stairstepping cracks. These cracks appear in the mortar between the blocks, causing the familiar stair-shaped pattern. 

There are two main causes for these cracks to appear; the footing beneath the house settling and the soil around the house expanding inward against the walls. When the footing settles, it leaves the wall unsupported and it begins to degrade under its own weight. The wall is often still straight when it cracks in this fasion, it is simply breaking in a downward direction with the settling foundation. The other way these cracks appear is from the pressures of the expanding soil around the home. Soil natural expands with changes in the weaher, causing it to press against the foundation walls. With enough pressure, it can cause cracking. When this happens, the walls often crack inward, causing a bow shape in the wall. 

Both problems can be fixed, but for this house the problem was with the expanding soils, not settling footings. To fix this problem, wall anchors can be installed that will strenghten and support the failing walls permanently. Wall anchors work by attaching an interior plate to a steel rod that connects to an anchor plate buried outside. This connection is tightened, pulling the interior plate toward the anchor and strengthening the wall. This system can even be used to straighten the walls back to their original position. 

Once the wall anchors are installed, the foundation walls will be permanently supported and the cracks can be repaired, making the wall whole again. 

One of the most harmful things to enter a crawlspace is water vapor. This water vapor will condense on the cooler surfaces in the crawlspace, like the walls or the floor joists that make up the ceiling. Once inside, water vapor damages the surfaces and fuels rampant mold growth. This mold and water damage can wreak havoc on floors above the crawlspace as they weaken the joists. This could lead to sagging or bouncing floors which would result in costly repairs.

It is easier instead to block the water vapor from entering the crawlspace. One way water vapor enters the crawlspace is through the dirt floors. The owners of this crawlspace have taken measures against that by placing waterproof tarps down across the floor. While this isn't a product specifically designed to protect crawlspaces like CleanSpace™ it is definitely a step in the right direction and a good idea. But the homeowners didn't block water vapor from entering through the windows! Humid air will be drawn into the crawlspace and bring water with it. This humid air will feed mold growth and cause the crawlspace to fill with damp, uncomfortable air.

By blocking the windows in the crawlspace, the homeowners would be able to protect the crawlspace from water vapor present in humid air. Not only will this help stop mold growth and protect the longevity of the home, but it can also lower heating and cooling costs as the crawlspace can be insulated and the drier air can be conditioned properly. 

Ed N. of Jerseyville, Illinois had only recently moved into his new home when he noticed large cracks on several of the basement walls. He was very concerned that these cracks would worsen and lead to leakage issues or possibly even a total wall collapse. Ed wanted the problem taken care of, so he gave Woods Basement Systems a call.

In order to reinforce the damaged walls, foreman Jeremy and his team installed several GeoLock wall supports. These work by connecting heavy anchors buried deep in the firm soil far from the home to steel plates affixed to the interior surface of the damaged walls, effectively pulling them outward over time. Ed can rest easy now that his walls are secured!

Janet from Jerseyville, Illinois had a severely damaged basement. The basement had not been waterproofed and because of the continuous water leaks that would create damage, this damaged the foundation. The walls were moving and revealing cracks that jeopardized the safety of the home. Team Woods sent system design specialist, Chris T., to look at the damages and see what solution would provide the best results. After looking over the basement's damage, Chris highly recommended utilizing PowerBrace beams into the walls to strengthen them and provide support. 

PowerBrace beams are made out of durable galvanized steel that is secured into the ceiling and floor. These I-beams will provide the support that these walls need to stop cracking and moving. Head foreman, Jeremy R., installed the new beams with the help of his team of installers. Thanks to the hard work of Team Woods, this basement is safe and secured!

Richard of Jerseyville, Illinois had water damage in his basement, so he called Woods Basement Systems for a solution. Systems design specialist, Jeremy K. recommended installing a TripleSafe sump pump and WaterGuard. 

Foreman, Bradly P. installed the products. The TripleSafe pump has a three-in-one design that keeps your basement dry with its primary pump, secondary pump, and a backup battery-powered pump. The WaterGuard is installed in the perimeter of a basement floor and works to guide water that seeps through the walls to the sump pump. Then the sump pump can remove the water from the home, preventing any water damage. 

Richard H. now has a safe and dry basement. 

David K. of Jerseyville, IL had water leaking into his basement. The water threatened his home with mold because the water had no way to be drained and would puddle for days. Woods Basement Systems was able provide a drainage system to effectively get the water out of his basement.

Woods installed WaterGuard to help drain water out of the basement. WaterGuard is installed against the wall in the concrete of the floor. The water will flow into the WaterGuard, allowing the piping to lead the water out of the basement.

A sump pump was installed to provide escape for any unwanted water in the space. Water that may still get into the space will be pumped out through a discharge line that leads to the yard. If this line becomes frozen or backed up, IceGuard will prevent the water from receding back into the basement.

Kevin O. of Jerseyville, IL had water standing in his basement. The water had no effective way of being evacuated. Woods Basement Systems had a product that would get the water out of Kevin's basement as quickly as possible.

Woods installed a sump pump to provide a way to get water out of the basement. The sump pump will pump water out of the basement through the discharge line into the yard. Kevin will no longer have to worry about water standing in the basement.

Jerseyville, Illinois resident Kelli H. was troubled by her bowing foundation walls. As the walls bowed under pressure, they began to crack and compromise the integrity of the foundation. System design specialist Clayton B. designed a solution. 

Foreman Todd W. installed Geo-Lock Wall Anchors. Geo-Lock straightens the walls to their original position and provide continuous support for the foundation. Kelli is pleased to know that her foundation will stay safe and supported.

Jerseyville, Illinois resident Carol Y. was troubled by her bowing foundation wall. As the wall bowed under pressure, it cracked and allowed water to leak into the basement. System design specialist Jeremy K. designed a solution to support the foundation.

Geo-Lock Wall Anchors were installed by foreman Todd W. Geo-Lock restores the walls to their original position. The galvanized steel anchors provide continuous support for the foundation. Carol is relieved her home is safe again.