Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

In the heart of Minneapolis, a homeowner envisioned transforming their basement into a creative oasis, complete with a crafts room, bathroom, and chill spot, while also finishing their attic. However, the challenge was relocating their storage to a dry, safe basement. As seen in the 'before' photo, their under-utilized basement suffered from moisture issues, blocking their vision. We intervened with our expertise and a suite of solutions: WaterGuard® for non-intrusive perimeter water channeling, DoubleSafe™ for effective water pumping, IceGuard® to prevent backups in freezing conditions, and CleanSpace® liner for sealing and protection. The 'after' photo proudly displays a fully waterproofed basement, ready for transformation and instilling confidence in the homeowner's plans. With our intervention, this space now promises durability and peace of mind for their ambitious attic and basement projects.

Facing a soggy basement dilemma? As you can see in the 'before' shot, this Minneapolis homeowner was battling water invasion along the perimeter. The transformation? Notice in the 'after' photo how we've expertly installed our WaterGuard® system and CleanSpace®  liner. Together, they've created a robust defense against moisture, promise a dry and healthy space. Damp, water-logged basements are a thing of the past—welcome to reliable, long-term dryness and peace of mind, thanks to our bespoke waterproofing solution.

Faced with ongoing water intrusion in their Minneapolis home, the homeowners were in a bind, especially wary of disrupting their basement bathroom. As you can see in the before photo, one wall was persistently damp, a lingering reminder of the threat below. Enter our solution: WaterGuard®. Notice in the after photo how seamlessly we integrated this highly effective waterproofing system, offering a custom, non-intrusive approach that respected the homeowner's space and wishes. A year of challenges turned into a future of dry, worry-free living. We're proud to provide not just solutions, but peace of mind—with minimal disruption to your home and lifestyle.

The owners of this home in Minneapolis, MN were concerned with water in their basement underneath the garage. After discovering leaks from groundwater seepage, they decided to reach out to DBS.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went to the home in order to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowners. After a thorough inspection, Henrik recommended our waterproofing system to the homeowners.

Foreman Jason Foster led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed a WaterGuard® french drain system, CleanSpace®, and a new sump pump. The WaterGuard® system was installed by placing drains into trenches that were jackhammered around the interior perimeter of the basement. The drains collect water and dump it into the SuperSump® pump so water can be expelled out and away from the home. To finish the project, CleanSpace®, a thick white poly vapor barrier, was placed over the walls to seal the space. 

Now that the home has been properly waterproofed, the homeowners can relax peacefully in their happy, healthy home.