Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

A homeowner who recently purchased this home in Washburn, WI had a few concerns about the basement. The cracked and bowing foundation walls were allowing water to enter the space. After a family friend referred them to DBS, they called to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate. 

DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder visited the home to inspect the source of the foundation wall and basement water issues. He determined that both a waterproofing system and wall repair system would be installed to provide a permanent solution to both issues. 

DBS Foreman Joe Harris and his crew installed both systems beginning with the basement waterproofing system. In order to protect the entire basement, our basement repair team installed 100 feet of interior drain tile with a CleanSpace® vapor barrier on the walls. DBS uses the WaterGuard® drainage system, designed to capture water seepage through walls and leaks along the wall and floor joint. Water enters the system via inlet holes and flows through the drainage pipe to the basement sump pump. 

After the successful install of the basement system, our team installed 6 PowerBrace™ steel I-beams. This system permanently stabilizes basement walls and its unique tightening system can restore the original wall to its original position over time.

The homeowner was ecstatic with the work done and looks forward to using a water-free basement going forward.

Homeowners in Brimson, MN had some of the tell-tale issues associated with old basements in the area. Buckling walls were leaking water and causing mold and other major moisture issues. DBS Design Specialist Cole Lekander visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate where he evaluated the basement and created a plan of action. From there, our Foreman Zach Royer and his crew installed the WaterGuard® system along the perimeter of the basement.  The SaniDry® dehumidifier is of the highest quality and will assist in controlling humidity in the basement going forward.

After the basement's waterproofing was addressed, the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System was then installed to address the cracking and bowing walls. The homeowners were happy with the work done and now enjoy a safe, moisture-free basement. 

An Esko, MN homeowner was experiencing water in their basement consistently after spring thawing and rains. 

They reached out to DBS in hopes of a permanent solution. Design Specialist Rich Johnsen went to inspect the area and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for our waterproofing service. It was determined that the basement would have a WaterGuard® System, as well as a TripleSafe® Sump Pump Systems installed for maximum efficiency and protection against future wetness. The Foreman Zach Jorenby and crew also installed IceGuard® to keep the exterior discharge line clear during freezing temperatures.

The customer was happy with the result and was impressed with our foreman Zach's leadership. 

These Two Harbors, MN homeowners reached out to DBS after having rusty water in their sump pump due to Iron Ochre building up over time. 

Design Specialist Rich Johnsen visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate. The solution to their problem was to relocate the existing sump and replace it with our TripleSafe™ Sump Pump and WaterGuard® system along the perimeter of the basement. Foreman Zach Jorenby and his crew successfully installed the waterproofing system.

The customer now enjoys a basement free of rusty water.

New homeowners of a 1960's Duluth home noticed water pooling in their basement. In search of a solution, they were referred to us by another local company and contacted us in search of a permanent solution.

DBS Design Specialist Rich Johnsen visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for our waterproofing services. DBS Foreman Kevin Steffey and crew then installed a WaterGuard® system and poured a new concrete floor over a layer of aggregate material and dimple matting to assist in the proper flow of any moisture to the new drain system. The homeowners also had a TripleSafe™ Sump Pump installed as well as a SaniDry™ dehumidifier for ultra protection against moisture.