Before & After Photos

This Finlayson, MN home was built in the 1930's. With a rock foundation and a cement floor, it was prone to taking on water. 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 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, 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.

Transforming unusable basements into dry, welcoming spaces is what we do best here at DBS. In Finland, MN, a homeowner contacted us because their tenant couldn't use the soggy basement. The "before" photo shows the challenging water intrusion they were facing. Our solution involved installing WaterGuard® for efficient drainage, IceGuard® to prevent blockages during freezing temperatures, and a DoubleSafe™ Sump Pump to ensure the space stays dry in all conditions. The "after" photo highlights a remarkable difference, providing a lasting, reliable solution that turns headaches into relief.

A homeowner in Cloquet, MN reached out to DBS regarding a concern for water in their basement. Due to the seepage of water through their foundation, they needed a solution that would provide a more dry and comfortable environment. Our crew went in and installed WaterGuard® around the perimeter of the basement to collect unwanted water, as well as a TripleSafe™ sump pump to extract that water. The results turned out great!

A homeowner in Cloquet, MN reached out to DBS regarding a basement issue they were experiencing. There had been water leaking in to the basement and the owner wanted to find a solution. DBs was able to go out and and provide assistance by installing the WaterGuard® system and TripleSafe™ sump pump in the basement, which will help free the basement of any further water leaks or flooding issues. 

A basement in Cloquet, MN was experiencing issues with water leaking in the area, and the homeowner was in need of a solution. Luckily, they reached out to DBS, and it was concluded that the basement area would need to have WaterGuard® installed along the perimeter of the basement foundation, as well as CleanSpace® to cover the walls. The combination of these products can help keep the basement area free of any leaking water or damages as a result, and the homeowner can enjoy a more comfortable environment.