Before & After Photos

DBS received a call that a home in Mora, MN needed maintenance. The house required two of our services, wall stabilization, and basement waterproofing to keep it warm and dry. We installed the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System for support, then began the basement waterproofing services. We started by using our Super Sump® Premier Pump System to make sure the water was sufficiently being managed in the home. Then, we use our interior waterproofing around the entire perimeter of the basement to make sure the whole area remains dry. The photos show our before production and during the production process to install the system, you will also notice the beams on the walls for support in the production process photo.

These Mora homeowners reached out to DBS for waterproofing and wall stabilization after being referred by a friend.

Design Specialist Royce Bunn visited the home, assessed the problem, 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. Foreman Kevin Steffey and his crew successfully installed the products.

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

This Finlayson, MN home was built in the 1930's. With a rock foundation and a cement floor, it was prone to taking on water. The owner wanted to fix the water issues for an overall safer and more usuable basement.

DBS Design Specialist Rich Johnsen is an expert in basement waterproofing and visited the home to provide a thorough inspection. It was determined that drain tile would be installed as well as a new sump pump to protect the basement against water intrusion.

DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and his crew worked on the interior waterproofing job. The crew began by breaking out concrete to create a trench around the home's footing. Our WaterGuard® drain system was put into place and will effectively capture wall and floor seepage, directing it to a new UltraSump™ sump pump with battery back-up. CleanSpace®, a thick, white poly sheet material was then installed to direct any water leaking from the walls into the drain system below.  CleanSpace® makes an excellent covering for basement foundation walls. The crew finished the job by burying the discharge line in the lawn away from the home. 

This family can now rest easy knowing their basement has the utmost protection in waterproofing technology.

Transforming unusable basements into dry, welcoming spaces is what we do best here at DBS. In Finland, MN, a homeowner contacted us because their tenant couldn't use the soggy basement. The "before" photo shows the challenging water intrusion they were facing. Our solution involved installing WaterGuard® for efficient drainage, IceGuard® to prevent blockages during freezing temperatures, and a DoubleSafe™ Sump Pump to ensure the space stays dry in all conditions. The "after" photo highlights a remarkable difference, providing a lasting, reliable solution that turns headaches into relief.

A homeowner in Cloquet, MN reached out to DBS regarding a concern for water in their basement. Due to the seepage of water through their foundation, they needed a solution that would provide a more dry and comfortable environment. Our crew went in and installed WaterGuard® around the perimeter of the basement to collect unwanted water, as well as a TripleSafe™ sump pump to extract that water. The results turned out great!