Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

This Finlayson, MN home was built in the 1930's. With a rock foundation and a cement floor, it was prone to taking on water. The owner wanted to fix the water issues for an overall safer and more usuable basement.

DBS Design Specialist Rich Johnsen is an expert in basement waterproofing and visited the home to provide a thorough inspection. It was determined that drain tile would be installed as well as a new sump pump to protect the basement against water intrusion.

DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and his crew worked on the interior waterproofing job. The crew began by breaking out concrete to create a trench around the home's footing. Our WaterGuard® drain system was put into place and will effectively capture wall and floor seepage, directing it to a new UltraSump™ sump pump with battery back-up. CleanSpace®, a thick, white poly sheet material was then installed to direct any water leaking from the walls into the drain system below.  CleanSpace® makes an excellent covering for basement foundation walls. The crew finished the job by burying the discharge line in the lawn away from the home. 

This family can now rest easy knowing their basement has the utmost protection in waterproofing technology.

These Woodville homeowners reached out to DBS after their newly purchased home started having water issues in the basement. The previous homeowners did a partial waterproofing job with a different company and the results were not successful. Design Specialist Rich Johnsen provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. A DBS Foreman and their production team installed our WaterGuard® System along the perimeter of the basement and a TripleSafe™ Sump Pump to keep water out of the basement for good. This home now has a clean, safe and dry basement to enjoy. 

In McGregor, MN, this homeowner faced years of frustration with a persistently leaky basement, especially challenging after her husband passed. Her split-level home, as shown, struggled under the weight of water intrusion. We stepped in to bring peace of mind and dry floors with our proven solutions: the WaterGuard® drainage system, a reliable DoubleSafe™ Sump Pump, and the IceGuard® system to combat freezing. Notice in the after photo—the dry, secure basement space, ready for years of enjoyment without the worry of leaks.

Facing a basement plagued by leaks during rain and spring melts, the homeowner envisioned a dry, rejuvenated space matching the rest of their renovated haven. As shown, our solution involved installing WaterGuard for hidden drainage, IceGuard to prevent blockages, and CleanSpace to waterproof walls, aiming for minimal disruption and preserving details like floor tiles. Now, the once troublesome basement stands ready, not just for the current owners but as a value-add for future sales, showcasing our commitment to quality, lasting results.

A homeowner near McGregor, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their wet basement. One of our Design Specialists provided the homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate for our Basement Waterproofing Service after a thorough inspection. One of our crews installed our french drain system, a new sump pump, and CleanSpace® water vapor barrier to thoroughly waterproof the space. Our crew also installed our PowerBrace® wall bracing system to permanently stabilize the foundation walls, providing peace of mind to the homeowner.