Before & After Photos

This Duluth, MN homeowner had plans to do a total overhaul in their home's basement. But as evidenced in the before photo, this basement had incurred water damage. Looking for a solution for the water issue before finishing the basement, they contacted DBS.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation support and a waterproofing system. A DBS Foreman and crew installed our WaterGuard® System along the perimeter of the basement, as well as applied CleanSpace® Wall Poly on the walls. The system directs all moisture to a new UltraSump® sump pump. 

The homeowner can now continue plans to transform their home's basement, rest assured that the water issues are solved! 

The owner of this home in Duluth, MN reached out to us looking for help with their wet basement. 
One of our Design Specialists went out to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist created a quote for our Basement Waterproofing System. 

Our crew installed our WaterGuard® french drains along the perimeter of the basement to ensure the basement stays drier during wet periods. 

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

These homeowners in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS for help stabilizing their bowing basement walls. They were getting worse with time and the cracks allowed water to enter the home.

DBS Design Specialist James Miller went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the home James recommended installing PowerBrace™  wall support beams to permanently stabilize the bowing foundation. PowerBrace™ support beams immediately stabilize the bowing foundation and are benchmarked yearly by our service team to bring walls back to level. This system is installed with a 75-year fully transferable warranty. This home was repaired by DBS Foreman Nick Burley and his production crew.

This home is now healthy, safe, and comfortable! 

This Duluth, MN resident had been living in this home for over 50 years. They had some cracking in the foundation, but it hadn't really caused any trouble until about 5 years ago, when cracks in the foundation were starting to worsen. Water was leaking into the basement through the cracked foundation and causing damage to their wall panels.

DBS Design Specialist James Miller visited the home and provided a thorough inspection and a free, no-obligation estimate for the bowing basement walls. He proposed our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System to permanently stabilize and restore the shifting foundation, as well as both interior and exterior waterproofing systems.

DBS Foreman Zach Royer and his crew first excavated the soil around the home's exterior to prep for a wall straightening procedure. From there, they installed 10 PowerBrace I-beams, connecting them to the basement's concrete floor and ceiling joists. Initial tightening by our crew was done to immediately straighten the wall's position.

After the wall staightening procedure, they added a waterproof membrane to the exterior foundation. This will prevent water from seeping into the foundation wall blocks.

The homeowner can now rest easy knowing that their home is safe and dry! 

This home in Duluth, MN was experiencing water intrusion and damage issues. The owner wanted to fix these issues permanently, so they reached out to DBS for a professional solution.

Design Specialist Zach Guilliams visited the home and conducted a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a careful inspection, a quote was provided for our WaterGuard® drain system and our TripleSafe™ sump pump.

Foreman Dustin Behning led the installation of this project with help from a team. Working together, the team created trenches around the perimeter of the home and installed the drain lines. These drains collect water from the walls and floor joists in order to transport it to the newly installed sump pump. The sump pump then expels the water from the home. 

This dry, healthy basement will no longer have to be a concern for this homeowner.