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A homeowner from Coon Rapids, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their drafty home. Their main concern was there crawlspace insulation and waterproofing. One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner.
After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate for our Crawl Space Encapsulation Service. One of our crews installed our crawl space products in the crawl space to thoroughly insulate and waterproof the space. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind!
The owner of this home in Fridley, MN had a recommendation to encapsulate their crawlspace to mitigate radon radiation and help warm the living space floors. They also had issues with pests. Looking for a solution, they reached out to DBS.
A Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist generated a free quote for our Crawlspace Encapsulation Service.
A DBS Foreman led the installation on this project with assistance from a crew. Together they first installed a layer of dimpled drainage matting to help regulate water flow underneath the layers of material. Next, they laid down panels of TerraBlock™ foam insulation for blocking frost. Finally, they sealed the space with CleanSpace® water vapor barrier. To finish the project, the crew sprayed closed-cell polyurethane spray foam insulation on the vertical walls of the crawlspace.
Now that the crawlspace has been properly encapsulated, the homeowner will be able to relax more comfortably in their warm, healthy home.
The owner of this home in Minneapolis, MN noticed several cracks throughout their home near doors, windows, and other areas of the home. The main beam in the basement was also bowing downwards (see image below). Looking for a solution to their foundation problems, they reached out to DBS.
A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After the inspection, they generated a free quote for our SmartJack® System to solve the foundation issues.
A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 3 SmartJack® supports in the basement in order to level the flooring above.
Now that the home has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind as the SmartJack® System should prevent further cracking from occurring throughout the home.
The owner of this home in Minneapolis, MN had issues with pools of water in their crawl space. Their pipes had frozen over many times, and they were becoming frustrated with the issue. In hopes of finding a solution, the homeowner reached out to DBS.
Design Specialist Henry Jungbaur went to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. After a thorough inspection, Henry noticed that there was a lot of DIY plumbing work that was done underneath the home, and whoever did it had obviously not done any of it correctly. He informed the homeowner about our Crawl Space Encapsulation service and mentioned that it may help their living spaces feel warmer, and protect their crawl space from more water damage.
Foreman Nicholas Woods II led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together the crew sprayed closed-cell polyurethane spray foam on the interior walls of the crawl space to air seal and insulate. Next, they created a better drainage field in the crawl space by leveling out the dirt in some areas and installed a SmartDrain® for water removal. Finally, they installed a layer of CleanSpace® water vapor barrier to complete the system.
Now that the crawl space has been encapsulated, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind knowing that their crawl space will stay warmer and drier.
When a cabin owner in Pequot Lakes, MN, reached out to us, their family cabin's crawl space had only been partially repaired in the past and it was getting progressively worse. Eager to stabilize and level their cabin, they wanted to make it a reliable, year-round getaway. Our team quickly got to work, using the SmartJack system to address the underlying issues. As shown in the photo gallery, our precision and expertise transformed their crawl space into a strong, dependable foundation, ensuring they can enjoy their cabin for many years to come.