A wet basement can lead to mold, structural damage and costly repairs. Force Basements protects your home and business from Central Illinois’ heavy rains and expansive clay soils with professional basement waterproofing services. We provide reliable solutions for homeowners across Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, Springfield and the surrounding areas.
A wet basement doesn’t just mean puddles after a storm. It leads to mold, foundation damage, and rising repair costs the longer it’s ignored. At Force Basements, we know how quickly a small leak can become a major problem and how overwhelming it can feel to face it.
The good news: we can fix it. Our basement waterproofing systems are built for Central Illinois homes, and our flexible financing options make it easier to get started. Because every family deserves a dry, healthy home no matter the budget.
Moisture in your basement starts gradually, with a faint musty smell, a small damp patch near the cove joint or condensation forming on the walls. With the water-retaining soils of Central Illinois, over time, your basement can develop the following issues:
Mold and mildew spread through walls and floors when damp air and seeping groundwater are ignored.
Rotting wood and rusted supports weaken your home’s structural integrity quietly over time.
Musty odors create an unpleasant smell for your family upstairs.
Insects and termites thrive in dark, damp conditions and multiply quickly.
The longer you wait to waterproof a basement, the more the risks can grow over time.
We’re experienced with the issues that can arise from water infiltration, and we offer a full range of services to protect against them.
We seal wall cracks with high-pressure, flexible polyurethane resin injections that expand and contract with shifting soil. For block walls, we apply heavy-duty elastomeric exterior coatings to create a seamless waterproof barrier against groundwater.
We relieve hydrostatic pressure under the slab by installing a custom basement dewatering system, which includes using perforated drainage pipes right where the floor meets the wall, intercepting groundwater before it reaches your basement floor.
Upgrade to our heavy-duty sump pumps built for continuous, high-volume cycling. Big thunderstorms often knock the power out, which is why we pair our primary pumps with reliable, marine-grade battery backup systems and secondary pumps.
We install dedicated window well drainage pipes, fitted window well covers and custom downspout extensions. By routing heavy roof runoff away from your property, we drastically reduce soil saturation around your foundation and stop groundwater from pouring in through basement windows.
Hold mold and musty air at bay with our high-capacity, commercial-grade dehumidifiers. Our systems are self-draining and pull water out of the air, protecting the structural wood of your home and improving the breathable air quality upstairs.
Seal your space completely from outside elements through full basement and crawl space encapsulation. We use a heavy-duty vapor barrier that is physically secured across the dirt floor and up the foundation walls, sealing out dampness.
This barrier against water vapor transmission helps to eliminate musty odors and create a clean, dry storage space.
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Costs depend on the size of the basement and your specific needs. Our free estimates and transparent pricing can help inform your decision.
Water finds its way into your basement through groundwater pressure, exterior drainage issues, structural fractures and window well leaks. Our team will work with you to find the source and devise a solution.
The right waterproofing method depends on your foundation type, existing drainage and exactly where the water is entering. Instead of pushing one-size-fits-all packages, we conduct a thorough inspection to design a custom solution tailored to your home.
The cost depends on where water is entering and which work your basement needs. A wall crack, water seeping up at the floor, and poor drainage outside may call for different solutions. Force Basements offers a free estimate and financing options; an inspection can determine the recommended work and its cost for your home.
Water at the joint between the basement wall and floor can be a sign of groundwater pressure beneath the slab. Force Basements installs interior basement dewatering systems with drainage pipes near that joint to collect water before it reaches the floor. An inspection can confirm the source of the seepage and whether drainage is the right solution.
That depends on how water is entering. Force Basements uses interior dewatering systems for water seeping at the wall-floor joint and exterior coatings for certain wall-moisture problems. It also addresses leaking wall cracks and exterior runoff. An inspection is the best way to determine which approach fits your basement; a coating alone may not address water coming up beneath the floor.
Start by identifying where the water enters. Force Basements may recommend an interior drainage system and sump pump for groundwater, or downspout extensions and window-well drainage where roof runoff contributes to the problem. If power outages are a concern, it also offers battery backup and secondary pumps. An inspection can identify which measures your basement needs.
A dehumidifier reduces moisture in the air, but it does not stop water entering through a crack, window well, or floor joint. Force Basements installs dehumidifiers for lingering humidity and offers waterproofing solutions for water intrusion. If you see seepage or standing water, have its source assessed before relying on a dehumidifier alone.
If you’re looking for basement waterproofing solutions near you, we’re here to help. Contact Force Basements online for a free estimate or call us at 309-839-4801.Â
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