Before & After Photos

This 1960's home in Anoka, MN had issues with water intrusion. With a desire to keep their basement dry for good, they contacted DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate to fix the leaky basement.

DBS Design Specialist Jason Brummer 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. Water collected in the drain is directed to a new TripleSafe™ sump pump with battery backup. The crew will finish the job in the spring by burying the discharge line once the ground has thawed.

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

This church in Hibbing, MN had water issues in the lower level. Water leaking in the basement was producing musty smells that made the space unusable for the congregation members.

DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder visited the building 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 Joe Harris and his crew worked on the interior waterproofing project. The crew began by breaking out concrete to create a trench around the foundation footing. Our WaterGuard® drain system was put into place and will effectively capture wall and floor seepage. Water collected in the drain is directed to a new TripleSafe™ sump pump with battery back-up. As you can see in the photos, our crew was able to navigate the church's circular foundation.

This church congregation can once again use the communal spaces in the lower level without the worry of water and mold!

The homeowner recently purchased this Duluth, MN home and noticed water issues in the basement shortly thereafter. The block wall foundation was prone to taking on water, resulting in constant clean-up in the basement. 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 Dustin Behning 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.

This home in Duluth, MN had issues with its support system in the basement. Its foundation has begun to crack in a few places, allowing water to leak into the basement. Hoping to fix the water and structural issues and gain more usable space, they contacted us to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate with one of our foundation repair specialists.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went to the home and provided a inspection and estimate for the work. After visiting the home, Henrik recommended installed a waterproofing and foundation repair system to fully protect the home.

DBS Foreman Nick Burley and crew installed 2 CarbonArmor® Wall Defense straps and 2 SmartJack® wall support beams to stabilize the walls and prevent any further movement. From there, our expert team installed the waterproofing system consisting of a WaterGuard® subfloor french drainage system to drain water out of the home for good.

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

This 1960's home in Duluth, MN was in the process of being sold to new owners. Because there were some cracks in the basement walls, the owners agreed to repair the foundation before selling. With the help of their real estate agent, they contacted DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate.

DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder visited the home to determine the best course of action for the foundation repair. Zach Royer and his crew excavated the exterior of the home in order to perform a lift procedure. Our team installed 6 push piers total at the base of the home on the exterior of the home. These galvanized steel piers were then hydraulicaly driven into the ground to weight-bearing soils. The weight of the home was then transferred to the competent soil.

The homeowners were happy with the work done and can now depend on a safe and comfortable home for years to come.