Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

These homeowners in South Range, WI wanted to find a waterproofing solution so they could finish their basement. They wanted a professional solution to ensure their home would be healthy and water-free, so they reached out to DBS for help. 

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted the owners with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a close and careful in-person inspection, Henrik provided a quote for our Waterproofing Services.

Foreman Glen Olcott led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together, the team created trenches around the perimeter of the basement. The drain lines are then placed within. These drains collect the water intrusion from the floor joists and walls and transport it to the sump pump. 

These homeowners can now relax and finish their home renovations knowing their home will stay dry and healthy.

Before transitioning their basement into a cozy rec room, this homeowners in South Range, WI, faced a common yet daunting problem – ensuring a dry space that can brave any moisture issue. Grappling with the complexities of protecting their geothermal heat system, they called us to tailor a better-performing solution. Notice in the after photo how our installation of the WaterGuard·™ drainage channel, the dependable TripleSafe Sump Pump, IceGuard to prevent freezing blockages, and the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier have collectively transformed the area. Now, their basement is primed for countless memories, dry and comfortable for years to come, showcasing our commitment to remarkable customer experiences through durable solutions.

When adding living space to a home it is the safety conscious and often legal decision to create an egress basement window which allows for a quick escape in event of an emergency. In addition to providing insulation, doors, and windows, DBS Residential Solutions also offers basement finishing services. The combination of our energy efficient windows and basement finishing egress window wells helped make this project become a reality that has a pleasant visual appeal to it.  This home can now increase its value by creating an additional bedroom or other living space. We always recommend our customers review our basement finishing options when looking to finish a basement. We offer inorganic products that will not mold or rot when they become wet.

To see the basement finishing options we offer our customers you may visit our Total Basement Finishing Solutions Website at http://www.basementfinishingduluthsuperior.com/

An Eveleth, MN homeowner was preparing their home to sell, so they reached out to DBS so they could position customers to purchase. One of our design specialists visited the house to provide a free, no-obligation, estimate. They ultimately concluded that adding a WaterGuard sub-floor drainage system was the best course of action.

One of our foremen led his group in this installation. The team started by removing concrete spots from the house's interior perimeter. Then, to permanently address flooding, they installed our sub-floor drainage system. After that, the team installed our CleanSpace wall barrier to keep water vapor from entering through the foundation walls. This led to the homeowner feeling confident their basement will be dry moving forward!

In Eveleth, MN, one homeowner faced the challenges of their basement walls marred with water stains and mold, signaling a failed waterproofing effort. The existing system was incomplete, protecting only part of the areas in need. These issues compromised not just the structure's integrity but the home's atmosphere. We went in with a comprehensive plan involving the strategic placement of our WaterGuard system—a robust solution tailored for comprehensive basement protection and the use of Mold-X to get rid of and prevent mold in the future. The after photo captures a transformed space: dry, mold-free, and fully safeguarded against future moisture threats. Our targeted approach not only revitalized the basement but restored our customer's peace of mind.