Before & After Photos

A homeowner who recently purchased this home in Washburn, WI had a few concerns about the basement. The cracked and bowing foundation walls were allowing water to enter the space. After a family friend referred them to DBS, they called to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate. 

DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder visited the home to inspect the source of the foundation wall and basement water issues. He determined that both a waterproofing system and wall repair system would be installed to provide a permanent solution to both issues. 

DBS Foreman Joe Harris and his crew installed both systems beginning with the basement waterproofing system. In order to protect the entire basement, our basement repair team installed 100 feet of interior drain tile with a CleanSpace® vapor barrier on the walls. DBS uses the WaterGuard® drainage system, designed to capture water seepage through walls and leaks along the wall and floor joint. Water enters the system via inlet holes and flows through the drainage pipe to the basement sump pump. 

After the successful install of the basement system, our team installed 6 PowerBrace™ steel I-beams. This system permanently stabilizes basement walls and its unique tightening system can restore the original wall to its original position over time.

The homeowner was ecstatic with the work done and looks forward to using a water-free basement going forward.

Water would leak into this Farmington, MN basement and pool during periods of heavy rainfall. Wanting to eventually completely finish their basement, the owners knew they needed to tackle the water issue. 

DBS Production Manager Jason Brummer was the Design Specialist for the waterproofing project. He assessed the home's foundation on the interior and exterior of the home. Finding no major structural issues, he determined the best course of action would be to install an interior waterproofing system. 

DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and his waterproofing crew began the installation by excavating concrete around the perimeter of the basement. The crew then installed WaterGuard® interior drain tile. Water enters the system via inlet holes in the drain and it is carried to the basement sump pump. Once the WaterGuard® is in place, our team covers the drain with concrete to completely conceal the system. 

A homeowner in Ashland, WI was concerned about her basement as it was often damp and noticed cracks and bowing in the walls of the basement. She turned to DBS for a permanent solution for her basement.

Our Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo, visited the home and provided the homeowner with a free, no obligation estimate.  For waterproofing the basement, Henrik suggested the installation of our WaterGuard® drainage system along with the floors of the basement, CleanSpace® Wall Vapor Barrier long the walls, a TripleSafe™ Sump Pump, and our SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. The combination of these four products will help drain any and all moister to the sump pump. For the cracked and bowing basement walls, Henrik suggested the installation of our PowerBrace™ system along the walls of the basement to permanently stabilize the walls. With annual maintenance, the walls can also be straightened over time with the PowerBrace™ System.

Our DBS Foreman and crew then installed all the products into the home to ensure a dry, clean and permanently stabilized basement. The homeowner can now have a piece of mind knowing her basement is healthy, safe, and comfortable!

Looking to create a healthy and clean crawl space, Ashland, WI homeowner reached out to DBS knowing we could help permanently fix the situation.

DBS Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo, visited the home and provided the homeowner with a free, no-obligation solution. Henrik suggested our crawl space encapsulation services to fully waterproof the crawl space. Our DBS foreman and crew then installed our CleanSpace® Drainage Matting and Vapor Barrier to help keep all moisture out of the crawl space.

The homeowner can now have a piece of mind knowing their crawl space is clean, safe, and dry. 

In the initial photo, noticeable signs of shifting and cracking on the walls of a Shell Lake, WI home raised concerns for a homeowner eager to renovate but anxious about the structural integrity. Moving swiftly, we leveraged our expertise and implemented high-quality solutions, including CleanSpace®, SmartSump™, SmartJack®, and SaniDry™ Sedona. As evident in the subsequent image, these measures transformed a worrisome area into a stable, tranquil foundation ready for any rejuvenation plans. This reflects our commitment to creating safer, resilient homes coupled with outstanding customer experiences. With DBS, every solution ensures your home's enduring beauty and security.