DBS Before & After Photos

The owners of this home in Cloquet, MN planned to sell the home within the next few years and did not want anything holding them back from being able to list it. There had been issues with water in their basement, and looking for a solution, they reached out to DBS.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owners. After a thorough inspection, they recommended our WaterGuard® french drain system.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed WaterGuard® drains around the interior perimeter of the basement. The drains will help ensure the basement stays drier during wet seasons.

Now that the basement has been properly waterproofed, the homeowners have peace of mind and feel more confident that the house will have no trouble being sold.

The owner of this home in Cloquet, MN experienced issues with water in their basement so they reached out to DBS in hopes of finding a solution.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist generated a quote for our WaterGuard® french drain system.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed the WaterGuard® drains around the interior perimeter of the basement. Along the drains are ports (pictured in the after photo) that allow the homeowner or one of our service technicians to clean out the drains periodically to ensure the system runs smoothly. 

Now that the basement has been properly waterproofed, the homeowner can relax more comfortably in their home without worrying about a wet basement.

The owner of this home in Cloquet, MN wanted their three-season porch lifted and stabilized so they reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, James recommended our piering system to stabilize the foundation.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 6 helical piers underneath the foundation of the home. The piers are driven deep into the ground until they are anchored into a level of soil strong enough to support the weight of the home to prevent further sinking.

Now that the home has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner can relax and enjoy their porch with peace of mind.

The owner of this home in Cloquet, MN reached out to DBS in hopes of finding a solution to their cracked basement walls.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, they recommended our closed-cell polyurethane spray foam and PowerBrace® Wall Bracing System.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. The crew installed polyurethane spray foam over the walls of the home in order to provide some insulation to the area because the walls were so severely cracked. They installed the PowerBrace® System to provide permanent stabilization to the walls. The i-beams are anchored to the concrete slab in the basement as well as the rim joists of the home to ensure that the PowerBrace® System can hold steady.

Now that the repairs in the basement have been made, the homeowner can relax more comfortably in their home without worrying about an unsafe basement.

The owners of this home in Cloquet, MN contacted DBS looking for help with their unlevel concrete sidewalk.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist generated a quote for our concrete lifting and leveling services.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they injected PolyLevel® underneath the concrete slabs to lift and level them back to their original position. The crew finished the job by sealing the cracks with NexusPro® concrete sealant.

The homeowners can relax with peace of mind knowing that the issue has been taken care of.