Before & After Photos

The owner of this home in Saginaw, MN reached out to DBS for help with troubles they were having with water in their basement.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist generated a quote for our waterproofing systems.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed WaterGuard french drain system® by jackhammering trenches in their basement and placing the drains into the crevices. The crew filled in the gaps with concrete for a flush finish. They also installed a new sump pump to help expel water up and away from the home.

Now that the basement has been thoroughly waterproofed, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind.

This cabin in Side Lake, MN needed some assistance with its crawlspace. Wanting to completely remodel the cabin to turn it into a year round home, the homeowners trusted DBS to help find a long-lasting, effective solution for their cabin One of our design specialists assisted the homeowners in a free, no-obligation estimate. After completing a careful inspection, they recommended the owner have TerraBlock™ insulation and SprayFoam installed to fix the insulation problems the home was facing.

One of our foreman led the team in this installation. They began by installing TerraBlock™ bottom crawlspace insulation to stop any heating and moisture issues coming from the floor of the crawlspace. Then they used DES SprayFoam insulation to coat the walls of the crawlspace to avoid any airflow sneaking into the area. Finally, the team used CleanSpace for a clean finish and to allow the space to be used as a safe, dry storage area. With these solutions, this crawlspace is now clean, warm, and ready for use if needed.

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.

These homeowners in Buhl, MN reached out to DBS for information on waterproofing their leaky basement. They had been having consistent issues with water leaking from the foundation and flowing across the floor. This caused consistent moisture during rainy periods and promoted the growth of mold. 

DBS Sales Manager Royce Bunn provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. Foreman Casey Healy, and his production team installed 124 feet of our WaterGuard® drainage system along the perimeter of the basement, repaired damage to the walls with ZenWall.® The waterproofing system directs all moisture to a new TripleSafe® sump pump. 

This home now has a safe and dry basement to enjoy!