Before & After Photos

This Britt, MN home was built in 2005 but unfortunately, the foundation walls in the basement were beginning to crack. Over time, soil pressure had caused its foundation walls to crack and bow. The homeowners lived in the space for about 4 years before discovering the issue when water began to leak in from the cracked and bowed block walls. 

DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation inspection and estimate for the work. After visiting the home, Nathan recommended the installation of a waterproofing and foundation repair system to fully protect the home. 

Because this home had multiple home repair needs, it was broken up into 2 projects. Our highly-trained installers from both foundation support and waterproofing visited the home to complete the repair in their area of expertise. 

DBS Foreman Taylor Allen and his crew installed the full waterproofing system in this basement. It consists of a CleanSpace® vapor barrier to stop water and a WaterGuard® subfloor french drainage system to drain water. These two products connect to a new SingleSafe™ sump pump that will keep water out of the home for good.

DBS Foreman Nick Burley and crew installed 4 PowerBrace™ wall support beams to stabilize the walls and prevent any further movement. These galvanized steel I-beams will be tightened over time with the goal of restoring the wall to its original position. 

The homeowners can now rest easy knowing their home is healthy, safe, and comfortable!

The owner of this home in Keewatin, MN was becoming frustrated after tireless attempts at trying to maintain a dry basement. During the rainy season, water would seep through cracks in the basement wall, causing damage to the paint and on the basement floor. In hopes of finding a proper waterproofing solution, the homeowner called DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller went to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, James determined a solution that would help resolve the issue. James explained DBS's WaterGuard® drainage system solution to the owner and advised them that it would help direct water into a SingleSafe™ sump pump that would expel water up and away from the foundation. 

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project. With the help of a crew, they installed the SingleSafe™ sump pump and WaterGuard® system. The WaterGuard® system is installed by jackhammering trenches along the perimeter of the basement and placing the drains into the trenches. The drains are positioned so that they empty into the SingleSafe™ sump pump and are then covered with cement for a seamless finish. The WaterGuard® drains will help collect water running down basement walls.

Now that the basement has been properly waterproofed, the owner can now relax more comfortably in their home knowing that their basement is dry and promoting a healthier and safer environment. 

This homeowner in Chisholm, MN contacted DBS after experiencing water issues in their basement which was getting in the way of remodeling the basement. Their main concern was that the water was backing up through the manhole which was resulting in basement flooding. This had occurred twice in the past six years and they wanted a permeant solution.

Upon inspection, the homeowner wanted to get a new sump pump installed in their basement with our waterproofing system. The crew managed to get out to the property and install the new sump pump. Once a final walkthrough was complete, the homeowner was thrilled about the new sump pump!

When a new homeowner in Chisholm, MN discovered their basement leaked, making it unusable for their artwork, they turned to us. As seen in the before photo, water intrusion was a major issue. Thankfully, we were able to turn things around. By installing our TripleSafe© Sump Pump, WaterGuard©, and IceGuard© systems - visible in the after photo – we transformed their space into a dry, dependable area perfect for fostering creativity. Now, they can truly make their basement their canvas.