Before & After Photos

When the homeowner contacted us, they were dealing with a consistently damp basement that had become more of a hassle than just Ellen's sewing studio in Cornell, WI. Fed up with bailing out water and fighting against moisture and odors, they realized it was time for a change. The before photo clearly shows the issues—a space no one would want to use. After our intervention, as shown in the after photo, we've transformed the area using our effective WaterGuard® drainage system, DryTrak®, TripleSafe™ Sump Pump for exceptional water removal, IceGuard® to prevent winter clogs, and the SaniDry™ Sedona to maintain a dry, fresh atmosphere. Now, they enjoy a dry, comfortable, and functional space—reflecting our commitment to providing lasting solutions and outstanding customer experiences.

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.

A homeowner in Gordon, WI was looking to ramp up their basement waterproofing system a bit, and reached out to DBS for some assistance. The area already had an exisitng sump pump, so that was one step in the right direction. After a free, no-obligation estimate, it was determined that the basement would also need to have WaterGuard® installed, which acts as a drainage system for unwanted water making its way through the basement. The results turned out great, and the homeowner can now enjoy a more efficient basement system. 

A homeowner near Gordon, WI reached out to DBS looking for help with their wet basement. 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 no-obligation estimate for our basement waterproofing service. One of our crews installed french drains in the basement as well as a new sump pump.