Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Duluth, MN has plans to finish their basement but needing to tackle existing water issues before moving forward. They were referred to DBS by a friend and met with Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo for a free, no-obligation estimate for their basement waterproofing project. 

DBS Foreman Zach Royer and his crew installed 97ft of our WaterGuard® drain system around the perimeter of the basement, connecting it to a new TripleSafe™ sump pump. In addition, the crew installed PowerBraces™ and CarbonArmor® Wall Straps to support and lift the sinking ceiling and bowing basement walls. 

The homeowners can plan the next steps for finishing their basement now that their space is clean and dry. 

The owner of this Duluth, MN home noticed water leaking in, slowly, but steadily. This was leading to almost constant moisture in the basement. Concerned with mold and other issues, they reached out to DBS in search of a permanent solution. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for our waterproofing system. It was determined that our WaterGuard® Drain System and CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier would be installed in the basement to keep water and leaks at bay. Zach Jorenby and his crew installed the Waterproofing system as well as the NexusPro™ joint sealant around the exterior perimeter of the foundation. 

The homeowner now has a reliable waterproofing system, making their water issues a thing of the past! 

An Eau Claire, WI homeowner contacted us after discovering a leak in the home's finished basement. After removing drywall, the owner discovered a 4-5ft crack in the foundation wall that was allowing water to leak into the home, causing damage to the wall and floor, as evidenced in the before photo. 

DBS Design Specialist Rich Johnsen visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. It was determined that the foundation wall did not need extensive support. Instead, and his crew installed a FlexiSpan® Basement Wall Crack System. FlexiSpan® seals the crack with a tough, yet flexible polyurethane, and then is covered with another layer of leak protecting material.

The homeowners were happy with the work done and can now have a flexible, long-lasting solution for their basement.

Homeowners in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS for help stabilizing their basement walls that were cracked and bowing. 

DBS Design Specialist, James Miller went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the damage, James recommended installing our PowerBrace™ support beam system to immediately stabilize the cracked and bowing walls. This home was permanently stabilized by Foreman Tyler Nancy and his production crew. 

This family now has a healthy, safe, and comfortable home! 

Concerned homeowners in Duluth, MN contacted DBS in hopes of a permanent solution for leaking in their basement. They had consistent issues with water leaking from a particular place in the basement foundation, only getting worse over time. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home for a free, no-obligation estimate for the best course of action. Foreman Zach Royer and his crew installed five GeoLock™ Wall Plates and Earth Anchors to the retaining wall. This system uses heavy-duty anchors in the soil connected with long galvanized rods to plates on the wall. These anchors are tightened to straighten the wall over time and provide maximum support. 

The customer was happy with the work done and can now enjoy a supported basement!