CASE STUDY
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING AND CRAWLSPACE ENCAPSULATION IN WASHBURN, WI
A homeowner in Washburn, WI was facing a distressing issue below their home: an unsealed lower space was causing mold growth and foul odors to spread throughout the house. Seeking to protect their family’s health and comfort, they reached out to DBS for a permanent solution.
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Recently, we had the pleasure of helping a homeowner in Washburn, WI, who was facing a common yet troubling issue: their crawlspace was causing mold and unpleasant smells throughout their house. Concerned about the health and comfort of their living space, they reached out to us at DBS for a reliable and effective solution. Upon contacting our Appointment Center, we quickly scheduled a visit to their home for a thorough inspection. One of our experienced Design Specialists assessed the situation and discovered that water intrusion in the crawlspace was the main culprit behind the mold and odors. To address this, we proposed a tailored solution that included installing CleanSpace©, our waterproof liner designed to encapsulate the area and prevent further moisture entry; WaterGuard©, our interior French drainage system to capture wall and floor seam water leakage; and the TripleSafe© Sump Pump, engineered to efficiently evacuate captured water out and away from the home. Our production team got to work, efficiently installing the recommended products. The transformation was remarkable. CleanSpace© sealed off the crawlspace, providing a durable barrier against moisture. WaterGuard© ensured any water entering was swiftly captured and redirected to the TripleSafe© Sump Pump, which then expelled the water from the premises, effectively safeguarding the home against future moisture problems. The outcome was everything the homeowner hoped for and more. Not only was the mold and odor issue rectified, but the solutions we installed offered the homeowner peace of mind knowing their home was now protected against similar issues in the future.
Is Water Getting Into Your Basement? Here’s How We Stop It for Good
For homeowners in Duluth, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Baxter, Elk River, Big Lake, Sauk Rapids and nearby St. Louis, Stearns, Sherburne, Benton, Crow Wing and Cass counties, a wet basement isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a threat to your home’s structure, your family’s health, and your property value. DBS Repair installs proven, permanent waterproofing systems that stop water at the source, not just manage the symptoms.
Interior Drainage and Sump Pump Systems:
Your First Line of Defense
The most effective way to stop basement flooding is to intercept water before it pools. DBS Repair installs the WaterGuard® perimeter drain system, placed where your foundation walls meet the floor to capture water driven in by hydrostatic pressure and route it away from your home automatically.
What our interior drainage system includes:
✅ DBS Repair Tip: A battery backup sump pump is especially important for Minnesota homes, because power outages often happen during the same spring rains, summer storms, and snowmelt events that flood basements.
Wall and Floor Crack Repair:
Seal the Source, Not Just the Surface
Cracks in basement walls and floors are the #1 entry point for groundwater. DBS Repair uses targeted repair products designed to flex with your foundation, not crack, shrink, or peel like generic sealants.
Our crack repair solutions:
Signs you have active crack leakage:
Window Wells, Stairways & Hatchway Waterproofing
Every opening into your basement is a potential flood entry point, especially in Minnesota communities with heavy snowmelt, freeze-thaw cycles, lake-effect moisture, clay soils, and saturated spring ground. DBS Repair waterproofs every vulnerable access point, not just the walls and floor.
Entry point solutions we install:
Humidity Control & Mold Prevention:
Stopping liquid water is only half the battle. Damp masonry constantly releases moisture vapor into your basement air, feeding mold, rotting wood framing, and degrading indoor air quality. DBS Repair addresses both.
Our humidity and air quality solutions:
Why humidity control matters for Minnesota homeowners:
Complete Waterproofing + Foundation Stabilization:
The Full Solution
Water damage and structural failure go hand in hand. When DBS Repair waterproofs your basement, we also assess your walls for bowing, cracking, or inward movement, and can install foundation stabilization systems at the same time to address both problems in one visit.
Combined waterproofing + stabilization includes:
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DBS Repair has been waterproofing, draining, and dehumidfying
basements in and around homes across Minnesota and Wisconsin,
from Duluth to Eau Claire, for nearly 15 years!
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Why Choose Us
We provide patented permanent home performance solutions with up to a 75-year transferable warranty!
We will treat you like family throughout your entire experience!
We are experienced with over 4,300 customers helped!
BBB Rating of A+
Over 40 Years of Industry Experience
Family Owned and Operated
Basement Waterproofing: What DBS Repair can do for you
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Minnesota homeowners in Duluth, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Baxter, Elk River, Big Lake, Sauk Rapids and surrounding counties can apply on the spot during their in-home appointment. No obligation.
Basement Waterproofing Service Areas in Minnesota
DBS Repair provides basement waterproofing for homeowners across Northern and Central Minnesota, including Duluth and St. Louis County, St. Cloud and Stearns County, Elk River and Sherburne County, Sauk Rapids and Benton County, plus Brainerd, Baxter, Crow Wing County, and Cass County.
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