Before & After Photos

A homeowner from Northome, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with the damp basement that they had been dealing with for as long as they could remember. One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free quote recommending our Basement Waterproofing Service. One of our crews led by a Foreman installed our WaterGuard® french drain system around the edges of the basement and also installed a new sump pump to help remove water from the space, thoroughly waterproofing the basement. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind in a healthy, safe, and comfortable home!

At our latest Park Rapids, MN project, we tackled the homeowner's nightmare: a waterlogged basement. The before photo reveals the issue - a damp and unusable space, frustratingly common in homes across the region. Enter our solution: a comprehensive installation of our proven WaterGuard© system, the reliable TripleSafe© Sump Pump, and an innovative IceGuard© attachment. As evident in the after photo, the transformation is remarkable, turning once wasted areas into dry, livable spaces. Our expertise ensured a seamless resolution, embodying our mission to deliver not just a service, but a vastly improved home environment. A once constant concern for the homeowner is now a reliable, enduring solution.

Homeowners in International Falls, MN had lived in this home since it was built in 1962. They noticed some cracking in the walls, and tracked its progress until it got worse. They noticed their foundation was shifting and settling, causing doors and windows to stick. Looking for a permanent solution 

DBS Sales Manager Royce Bunn was the Design Specialist for the job provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. He discovered significant cracking and shifting in the foundation and therefore recommended several foundation support products as well as a waterproofing system to fully protoect the basement. 

A DBS foreman and crew first dug and installed a WaterGuard® system connecting it to a SuperSump® Premier Pump System. From there, they installed 4 CarbonArmor® Wall Defense Strips and 10 PowerBrace™ steel I-beams. 

The homeowners now have a happy, safe, and comfortable home to enjoy for years to come!

The owner of this home in International Falls, MN had issues with her crawl space and attic. In the crawl space, insulation had fallen from the ceilings, the vertical walls needed insulating and the issues caused the flooring to feel colder than normal in the winter. As for the attic, there was only one layer of batting insulation that had been compromised by moisture and pests. Looking for a solution, the owners reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. Henry concluded that the home would be a good candidate for DBS insulation systems. New insulation in the attic and crawl space would solve the energy efficiency issue in their home.

Foreman Raeshawn Pelfrey led the installation of this project with help from his crew. The homeowners decided to address the crawl space issue first before following through with proper attic insulation. In the crawl space, the crew gutted the old insulation to start with a clean slate. Crawl Space Encapsulation Service by DBS involves installing 3-layers of insulation. First, a layer of drainage matting is installed over the ground of the crawl space to assist the movement of water underneath the layers of insulation. Next panels of durable foam insulation called TerraBlock™ are laid over the matting. Finally, the CleanSpace® vapor barrier is installed to seal and complete the encapsulation process. To properly insulate the walls, polyurethane spray foam was applied to thoroughly air-seal the crawl space.

Now that the crawl space has been properly insulated, the owners will notice how much warmer their flooring is in the winter and how much lower their energy bills are. They can finally relax comfortably without worry.

These Bemidji, MN homeowners reached out to DBS for waterproofing and wall stabilization after meeting us at the Bemidji Home Show.

A DBS Design Specialist visited the home and created a solution for the unwanted water and failing walls. WaterGuard® and our TripleSafe™ Sump Pump were recommended to make sure the basement stays dry all year long. To permanently stabilize the walls our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System was installed along the perimeter of the basement. A DBS Foreman and its crew successfully installed the products.

The homeowners now enjoy a safe, stable and dry basement!