Trained Experts in Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing & more in Marshall, IL

Does your home have bowing, buckling, or cracked walls? If so, you may have a serious foundation wall problem. Woods Basement Systems specializes in providing quality foundation wall repair. Our trained professionals can diagnose the cause of all types of foundation wall problems and provide you with a long-lasting solution that will stabilize your home. 

In Marshall, IL homeowner Dave W. was concerned about the well-being of his home. Lately, he had noticed cracks forming around his home on the walls of his basement. He was unsure of what was causing it and wanted to solve the problem before it became worse. After talking to friends and family, he made a call to Woods Basement Systems.

Our foreman Jose Lorenzana has over 15 years of experience fixing foundation problems just like the one in Dave’s home. Jose and his team installed PushPiers underneath the footing of the home to lift and stabilize the walls of the foundation, in many cases lifting the home back to its original position. This solution will close cracks and stop the formation of new ones. Homeowner Dave was pleased with the work done by the Woods Basement Systems team and now refers family and friends to the company when they have a problem in their basement.

In Marshall, IL homeowner Jim S. noticed water entering his home after the rainy spring and summer seasons. He had never had water problems prior to this year so he wasn’t sure what to do to fix it before it happened again. After a recommendation from a friend, he decided to call Woods Basement Systems.

Here at Woods, we have the perfect solutions to any waterproofing project. We sent our foreman Brett Jones and his team out to the High Ridge home to install our patented WaterGuard system. WaterGuard is our premiere waterproofing drainage system, sitting on-top of the footing keeping the drain clear of dirt of debris. Now, homeowner Jim has peace of mind knowing his basement and home is dry and clear of any rainwater

Many homes, like this one in Carbondale, IL., have dirt crawlspaces. A dirt crawlspace may seem harmless enough, but it can actually damage your home as well as decrease its energy efficiency. 

The dirt in a crawlspace can allow animals and bugs to burrow in, as well as water vapor. A dirt crawlspace is also totally uninsulated, allowing conditioned air to escape and allowing humid, hot air in during the summer and frigid, cold air in during the winter. Dirt crawlspaces are full of problems.

But there is a solution to these problems; CleanSpace™. CleanSpace™ is a vapor barrier similar to a pool liner but specifically designed for crawlspaces. This tough, tear-proof liner can block the water vapor rising from the dirt floors or seeping through the walls of the crawlspace as well as block off entries that insects and rodents use to get into the crawlspace. CleanSpace™ is also anti-microbial, meaning mold can't grow on it or get past it. Once a crawlspace is incapsulated with CleanSpace™ it is protected from not only dirt, but insects and rodents as well as water vapor and mold. This opens up an opportunity to insulate the crawlspace as well. Since no animals will be able to rip the insulation, and water vapor and mold spores can't get in to ruin it, the crawlspace is the perfect place to insulate. With insulation below the floor, the entire home will be easier to heat or cool all year round.

A dirt crawlspace is full of problems, but a CleanSpace™ crawlspace can keep your home clean, dry and energy efficient. 

Wanda S. noticed water leaking into the crawl space of her Marshall, IL home. She was concerned about the effect this leaking water would have on the partial basement area next to the crawl space, so she contacted Woods Basement Systems to evaluate it. 

Design specialist Greg B. determined a crawl space encapsulation system would be the best solution for Wanda's home. This included the SilverGlo wall insulation, CleanSpace vapor barrier, SmartSump sump pump, SmartPipe drainage system, and vent covers to properly seal off the crawl space. 

In this photo gallery, we show the crawl space before installations begun and highlight these products after installation.

In Marshall, Illinois homeowner Diana N. wanted to seal her crawl space completely from outside water and air after recently checking it after a large storm. Concerned with the water seaping through the cracks of the cinder block walls, she decided to call Woods Basement Systems to solve her crawl space problem.

Wood's foremen Michael Rebenstorff and his team had the perfect solution to her wet and dirty crawl space problem. Using our CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system, we satisfied all of her repair criteria while dramatically transforming the area into a healthy, usable space. Now, Diana's crawl space is clean, dry, and has no more humidity than her space upstairs.

Gene of Marshall, Illinois, experienced sagging floors in his home, so he decided to call Woods Basement Systems. Upon further inspection, systems design specialist, Jacob K., recommended the installation of SmartJacks.

Foreman, James L., installed the products. Smartjacks work to permanently lift and stabilize existing beams in a crawlspace or basement. They are made of galvanized steel, so they do not rust. 

Now, Gene B. has a stable foundation. 

Michael S. of Marshall, IL had water leaking into his basement. The water would not drain and created concerns. Woods Basement Systems installed products to eliminate all water related concerns in the 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.

CleanSpace was installed to the basement walls to help provide control to the water. The CleanSpace will provide a guide for the water to flow into the WaterGuard or sump pump.

A Twin Pack sump pump was installed to evacuate unwanted water. The sump pump will pump the water out through a discharge line that leads the water to the yard. This line can become clogged or frozen at times, in order to prevent the water from receding back into the basement, Woods installed IceGuard. IceGuard is installed on the discharge line next to the house and allows water to escape through it when it is necessary. 

Francis & LaVerne, residents of Glencoe, MO, were unsure exactly how old their house was.  When the large horizontal crack on their foundation wall began to leak water, they decided to call in professionals because they were afraid their house was becoming unsafe.  Suggested by a neighbor, they called Woods Basement Systems and set up a free consultation with representative, Randy Pantano. 

After a thorough assessment, Randy noticed the couples walls were beginning to bow.  After informing that this often happens due to too much pressure from the foundation soils, he suggested The Foundation Supportworks Geo-Lock Wall Anchor System, which avoids the cost of total foundation replacement.  This long-term system would help straighten then walls back to their original position overtime.  He then recommended the WaterGuard drainage channel to prevent the water from the crack from entering his basement.  The couple was relieved to know that there was a permanent solution to their problem.  They scheduled the project date for the following month.

Foreman Marshall Crawford and his associates started the project on August 19, 2013. The anchors were inserted in the soil outside the foundation.  There, they apply pressure to the foundation walls by the connection of a steel rod.  This procedure helps form them back to their original position.  They then installed an interior drainage channel called the WaterGuard system. The WaterGuard channels any access water that comes through the crack and channels it to the sump pump. By August 23^rd, the job was complete. 

Not only is Francis & LaVerne’s foundation safer, but their basement is now dry and they increased the value of their home.  They can now use their basement space without fear of their possessions getting water damage.