DBS Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Minneapolis, MN wanted to encapsulate their crawl space to improve comfort in the wintertime. Their cold, drafty floors were a result of an under-insulated crawl space. Looking for a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate.

Design Specialist Austin Burley is a Design Specialist for our Dr. Energy Saver® service. He visited the home to provide a thorough inspection and solution for the home. He designed a plan that included removing the old insulation and installing our full encapsulation system; first drainage matting, next crawl space insulation, and finally, a CleanSpace® vapor barrier.

Foreman Nick Woods II led the install of this project, transforming the space into healthy, safe, and comfortable!

Homeowners in Blaine, MN had lived in their home for 2 years when they realized there were issues in the crawl space. Plumbing issues and poor drainage caused water to collect and musty, moldy conditions ensued. Looking for an expert opinion on the best action for their home, they called DBS! 

Henry Jungbauer is a Design Specialist for the DBS Dr. Energy Saver service. As an expert in crawl spaces and attics, he was able to diagnose the home's issues. DBS Foreman Nick Woods II led the installation of our total crawl space encapsulation system. This consists of drainage matting, crawl space insulation, a vapor barrier, and a SmartDrain. 

This system will mitigate moisture and protect the home from cold conditions in the winter.

The front of this Minneapolis, MN home was settling. Its lower and upper porches were supported by the same columns. Due to shifting soils, the columns had dropped over time, causing the porch system to pull away from the home. Looking for a stabilization solution, the homeowners reached out to DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation repair work. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo is an expert in diagnosing foundation issues. After visiting the home and taking thorough measurements, he designed a solution using our helical deck piers. DBS Foreman Tyler Nacey led a crew to install 3 helical piers. These steel piers are twisted into the ground in order to reach weight-bearing soil. 

The weight of this porch was transferred to the piers for a permanent solution to foundation settlement.

Homeowners in Duluth, MN finished their basement with traditional materials; drywall, wood paneling, and carpeting. Occasionally, the basement would collect water so after learning about DBS and our water and mold-resistant basement finishing products, they reached out to us to schedule an estimate for the work. 

Our Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for this basement finishing project. After a close inspection and thorough consultation with the homeowner, Henrik created a custom design to update the bedrooms, living space, laundry, and closets.

The DBS team of expert carpenters installed our water-resistant products, as well as completed base electrical; installing outlets, switches, jacks, lighting, and other finishes. The homeowners chose ElitePlant Flooring™, a scratch-resistant and moisture-proof flooring, in our dark walnut color. Our team also installed our EverLast™ wall panels and PVC crown molding.

The homeowners were thrilled with our work and now have a fully-finished basement to enjoy!

This International Falls home was built in the early 2000s. Although the crawl space was fit with fiberglass batting, it wasn't enough to prevent the sump pump and pipes from freezing during the winter months.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home to provide a thorough inspection of the crawl space. He provided a free estimate for a new insulation plan including our closed-cell spray foam. The homeowners decided to move forward with the plan and our Dr. Energy Saver Team got to work!

Nick Woods II and his crew began by removing the existing fiberglass batting. From there, they applied closed cell spray foam to the vertical crawl space walls. Our foam insulation expands as it's applied, air sealing and insulating. 

The homeowners were happy with the work done and now have an insulated crawl space to protect their home from cold winter temperatures.