DBS Before & After Photos

These homeowners in Cloquet, MN wanted to find a solution to fix their leaking basement. They were concerned about mold growing from the water damage, so they reached out to DBS for help.

Design Specialist Jake Gilmer assisted the owners with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Jake recommended our WaterGuard® French Drain System and CleanSpace® Moisture Barrier and provided the owners with a quote. 

Foreman Glenn Olcott completed this project with help from a team. These drain lines are placed within trenches around the perimeter of the basement and are able to collect intruding water in the basement. Then the water is transported to a sump pump where it is removed from the home. The moisture barrier is then applied to the walls to keep the space dry and moisture free.

These homeowners can now rely on their healthy, dry basement!

This homeowner in Cloquet, MN wanted to find a professional and permanent solution for the water issues their home was experiencing. A leaky basement and an insufficient sump pump were causing problems, so the owner reached out to DBS for help.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went out to the home in order to conduct a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a careful inspection, Henrik recommended our WaterGuard® Drain System and our TripleSafe™ Sump Pump.

Foreman Glen Olcott led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together, the team installed the drain lines underneath the floor of the basement. These drains collect the water and transport it to the newly installed sump pump that expels the water from the home.

This homeowner can now relax knowing their home will stay dry and healthy!

This homeowner in Duluth, MN wanted to find a solution for their leaking basement. They wanted a professional and permanent solution, so they reached out to DBS for help.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted the owner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Henrik recommended our WaterGuard® Drain System.

Foreman Glen Olcott led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together, the team created trenches around the perimeter of the basement. The drain lines are then placed within. These drains collect the water intrusion and transport it to the sump pump. 

This homeowner can now relax knowing their home will stay dry and healthy.

A homeowner in Cloquet, MN reached out to DBS when they observed ice dams forming on their roof, causing them to worry about their home's well-being. They wanted to prevent damage and find a permanent solution for their home. Our Design Specialist went out to the property to do a free, no-obligation estimate to determine the best solution for the homeowner. After the inspection, our Design Specialist recommended our SprayFoam and cellulose insulation solution. 

Our Foreman, Dakota Siegle led the installation of this project with help from a team. The crew began by removing the old insulation and debris. Then they began the insulation process with the first layer of SprayFoam insulation since it also acts as an air sealant and a moisture barrier. Cellulose insulation is then blown into the space to help create a lasting and effective solution. Now this homeowner can relax in their healthy home!

An Cloquet, MN homeowner was sick of anticipating water and mold in their basement each year, so she contacted DBS to find a permanent solution! One of our design specialists visited the house to provide a free, no-obligation, estimate. They ultimately concluded that adding a WaterGuard sub-floor drainage system and a CleanSpace wall poly system was the best course of action.

One of our foremen led his group in this installation. The team started by removing concrete spots from the house's interior perimeter. Then, to permanently address flooding, they installed our sub-floor drainage system. After that, the team installed our CleanSpace wall barrier to keep water vapor from entering through the foundation walls. This led to the homeowner feeling confident their basement will be dry moving forward!