DBS Before & After Photos

After we had stabilized the foundation it was time to waterproof the walls so that the homeowner would no longer have to deal with water coming in their basement and causing issues with the finished area they had created. With the new drain tile installed around the perimeter of the space we installed our CleanSpace wall poly from the top of the wall leading into the drain tile. This helps direct any water along this course which eventually leads to the new sump pump which directs the water out of the home. 

When basements flood it is often caused by the water that gathers around the base of the home finding a path of least resistance directly into the home. In order to reduce the amount of water gathering around the base of the home we give it a better path to follow. Having a drain tile installed in this home helps to direct water that could potentially enter from under and around the home into the drain tile which leads to the sump pump that carries the water away from the home. Our typical waterproofing system is installed with our CleanSpace wall poly which helps with the additional water that finds its way in through the walls. Our system allows that water to pass through the walls and then directs it into the drain tile. When a complete perimeter system is in place the homeowner will no longer have to worry about water entering from the base and walls of the home. 

Whether our customer needs a complete egress window set up or a simple window well we want to help provide our customers with the right solutions and we have multiple options which we can offer. At this Duluth, Minnesota home the current basement window was allowing water to seep into the basement, so the homeowner knew they would want to have a better window well installed on the outside of the home. Looking at the different options offered by DBS Residential Solutions this homeowner decided it would be smart to go with a covered window well that would keep water away from the window opening and prevent water and mud from splashing up against the window as well. This setup provides a layer of protection for the window and requires minimal effort to keep the window clean and bright.

This homeowner was experiencing issues caused by many significant cracks that made their way across the foundation of the home. In this situation where the foundation could easily be repaired from the inside, our Foundation Specialist recommended we use Power Braces to permanently stabilize the foundation. This solution was implemented across the whole home and the homeowner no longer has worsening concerns with the structural security of their home. 

This Duluth, MN homeowner wanted to make sure the foundation of her home was in good condition. The corner of the basement had cracks along the bricks, showing unwanted movement. One evening while watching television she saw a commercial about DBS so she decided to reach out for a free estimate. Following a friendly phone call with the office staff, an appointment was made to have System Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo make a trip out to the home to do a free thorough inspection of her basement and provide a no-obligation estimate. Henrik came out and after doing the inspection explained to the homeowner a solution for the issues she was having. Her best option would be to install PowerBraces™ along the walls of the foundation to prevent the wall from moving even further. She and Henrik then came to a comfortable price agreement and a date was set to have Foreman, Kevin Steffey and his crew come out to perform the installation. When it came time for the installation, Kevin let the homeowner know their plan and gave her brief updates throughout the job. Once the sturdy PowerBrace™ wall reinforcement system was installed, the homeowner no longer had to worry about the foundation concerns.