Dependable Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair & more in Wood River, IL

In Wood River, Illinois homeowner Danny M. was having problems with water entering his home. With the spring and summer weather behind him, he finally decided to make the call to have his basement waterproofed. Danny did not want another spring and summer season of worrying about his basement and the items stored in it.

Homeowner Courtney W. of Wood River, Illinois needed her basement waterproofed. Just recently moving into her new home she had realized that rainwater was coming through where the floor meets the wall in the basement. Concerned, she decided to call Woods Basement Systems.

Our team installed several items including WaterGuard, IceGuard, and TripleSafe sump pump system. WaterGuard is installed around the perimeter of the basement, on-top of the footing. By installing WaterGuard on-top of the footing, this ensures that the drainage system does not become clogged by dirt or debris.

Wood River, IL homeowners Tim and Janet C. were interested in getting a high-quality sump pump for their basement. Our system design specialist, Daniel M., knew that our TripleSafe- a reliable sump pump system that consists of two, powerful, primary Zoeller pumps and one back-up UltraSump- would be an excellent solution. Our foreman and crew went over to their home to install this system, and now they can feel reassured that their new sump pump provides them with triple protection against unwanted basement water.  

Mike A. is having some issues with his basement. Water is leaking through the walls. He wants to seal around them so that no more water is able to enter. 

Melvin F and his team installed DryTrak, to direct water to a pump or drain instead of on the floor. A CleanSpace Wall liner was also put in to stop water vapor from entering, and to keep the basement air dry. Mike can now enjoy his dry basement and not worry about water leaks!

In Wood River, Illinois 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 Wood River, Illinois homeowner Richard A. wanted a solution to the foundation problem in his home. He knew the signs of foundation settlement and began to find them in his home earlier in the year. With the fall and winter seasons upon us, he wanted to get the job fixed before the soil and foundation of his home were exposed to anymore new weather. After receiving a recommendation from a friend, he decided to call Woods Basement Systems and see if they could help.

We have a solution to any foundation problem you might have in your home, that can even be customized to fit your needs as a homeowner. For Richard, we decided to install our PushPier system. PushPiers are made of steel, permanently stabilizing your home’s foundation. In many case’s lifting your home back towards level, closing cracks and improving the operation of doors and windows. After it was installed, Richard was happy in knowing his home was stable and supported for years to come.

Monique T. of Wood River, Missouri wanted to solve her foundation problem. Recently, she noticed cracks forming around her home on the drywall and foundation walls of her home. She wanted a quick affordable solution, so she decided to call Woods Basement Systems.

We installed the perfect solution for Monique’s home, PowerBrace. The patented PowerBrace Brackets reverses the forces of nature by reinforcing the wall and over time can move the wall back to its original position without excavation outside of the home or removal of concrete from the basement floor. With PowerBrace, there is no need to seal up foundation cracks, saving your time and money. Now Monique  is happy she made the call to Woods Basement Systems.

This Wood River, Illinois basement was in need of waterproofing to protect the basement against water damage. Terry reached out to Woods Basement Systems to work with a professional to waterproof his basement. System design specialist, Scott R., worked with Terry to find a solution that would protect this Wood River, Illinois basement. 

WaterGuard drains were used in this basement to collect and direct pesky water leaks towards the home's sump pump system. These drains were installed in the footing of the basement walls to prevent the system from clogging and because most leaks seep in where the walls met the flooring. Foreman, Miguel O., installed this drainage system into the flooring with the help of his crew of installers. Thanks to the leadership of Scott and Miguel, this basement is now safe and protected from water damage. 

Jennifer J. of Wood River, IL calledl Woods Basement Systems about receiving a free quote about repairing her wet basement.

Michael T., a Systems Design Specialist for Woods Basement Systems, assessed the situation. Then, he decided that foreman Greg H. should waterproof the basement by installing WaterGuard, Triple Safe sump pump and IceGuard.

Since the installation of these three products, Jennifer no longer worries when it rains.

Shirley B. of Wood River, IL noticed that her basement was wet after a heavy rainfall would occur. Upon realizing all of the problems this could cause, she called Woods Basement Systems for a free estimate.

Woods Basement Systems sent Paul W., who is a Systems Design Specialist, to evaluate the situation. He decided that foreman Greg H. should waterproof the basement by installing WaterGuard, Triple Safe sump pump and IceGuard, which all three work together in order to keep the basement waterproofed and dry.

Since the install, Shirley B. no longer has to worry about rain.

Nelda J. of Wood River, Illinois noticed that her home's basement was collecting water even though she had a working sump pump. She did not want to have to clean up a mess after every heavy rain shower, so she called Woods Basement Systems for help.

Design specialist Jacob K. assessed the situation and decided that installing a Waterguard drainage system would fix the problems. Foreman William H. traveled to the home to get the project started. The Waterguard drainage system was placed above the footing of the home. It collects any water coming up from the ground before it reaches the surface of the basement floor. The water is then drained to the sump pump.

Nelda J. no longer has to worry about water seeping through her basement floor. She now has a dry and waterproof home.

Linda B. of Wood River, IL noticed that the concrete sidewalk leading to her home was sinking unevenly and causing cracks. This occurs naturally as the result of the weight of the concrete in addition to an accumulation of the weight of what the concrete is responsible for holding up.

Systems Design Specialist Matthew S. evaluated the situation and determined that the appropriate solution would be for foreman Andrew T. to install PolyLevel. PolyLevel is a foam injection that is installed into the concrete and works to repair it and lift it back to its original position.

Since the installation of PolyLevel, Linda no longer has to worry about her unevenly settled sidewalk.

It’s very common for water to leak into the basement through the seam where the foundation floors and walls meet. In Steve Y.’s case, it was a lot of water coming into the basement of his Wood River, IL home and it was staining and damaging his walls and belongings. He didn’t want to worry about rain in the forecast anymore so he called Woods Basement Systems. Design Specialist Brandon B. assessed the basement and determined a basement waterproofing system would be the best solution.

Woods installed WaterGuard under the concrete floors along the perimeter of the basement. It’s a drainage system that is situated on top of the footing of the home so it won’t become clogged with mud as it collects water from the foundation walls and floors of the basement and drains it to the sump pump for removal.

The TripeSafe was installed to pump the unwanted water out and away from the basement through its discharge lines. The TripleSafe contains two high powered cast iron pumps and a battery back up pump that can pump up to 11,000 gallons on a charge, so the basement is protected from during severe weather and power outages.

IceGuards were installed on the discharge lines on the exterior of the home. IceGuards have slotted openings for water to escape into the yard if the lines become frozen or clogged, preventing it from getting back into the basement.

Steve Y. no longer worries about the weather forecast because he knows his basement will remain dry even in downpours.

Jennifer J., Wood River, Illinois resident, discovered her basement walls began to bow. Not only were her walls bowing, but she was also troubled with water leaking into her basement.

System design specialist Michael T. designed a solution to solve all of her basement problems. The PowerBrace System was installed to straighten and support her foundation walls. The PowerBrace System can be adjusted to straighten the walls over time.

To waterproof her basement, foreman Todd W. installed WaterGuard, IceGuard and the TwinPack sump pump system. WaterGuard is a perimeter drainage system designed to guide water to the TwinPack sump pump. In the even that the discharge lines freeze, IceGuard provides an alternative exit for the water. 

Jennifer can sleep soundly knowing that her foundation will not collapse and her basement will stay dry.

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.