Carlton County's Leading Foundation Repair & Basement Waterproofing Contractor

This homeowner was concerned about some shifting in the foundation walls. After reaching out to DBS and a brief phone call with the office staff, an appointment was made to have a System Design Specialist come out for a free no-obligation estimate. The specialist inspected the home and explained to the homeowner the foundation walls had shifted over time. He additionally noted some water issues found during the inspection. For the shifting foundation walls, the installation of power braces and joint reinforcements would bring the wall to the correct placement. The best quality solution to the water issues would be waterproofing, a super pump, and sentry seal systems that would ensure a warm and dry basement. These solutions combined would make certain the homeowners would enjoy a safe and comfortable home!

DBS received a call looking to upgrade the crawl space in their home to properly drain, insulate, and fix the overall environment of the home, as a poorly insulated or wet crawl space can create a long list of problems in other rooms. DBS worked with the clients to set up a proposal for their crawl space repair that met their needs.

We suggested our spray foam insulation to give the crawl space protection from drafts and cracks letting the air out. We also proposed installation of our CleanSpace® drainage matting and a SmartDrain to make sure that any water coming into the crawl space would be directed out, so our homeowners can maintain a dry crawl space and an overall happy home.  

A homeowner in Esko, MN called DBS regarding a leaky basement issue. Their home had been built in the 1960's, and the basement was starting to have water leaking over the last few years. Whenever it stormed, water would pour in the basement and it was becoming a real problem. DBS sent out a Design Specialist to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the waterproofing service, and it was concluded that the basement would need WaterGuard® installed around the perimeter of the basement, as well as a TripleSafe™ Sump Pump with exterior discharge line. 

For the installation of the WaterGuard®, the concrete lining the edge of the basement perimeter would need to be torn up in order for the drainage system to be placed. This system drains any unwanted water that is built up beneath the concrete of the basement and channels it down to the TripleSafe™ Sump Pump. From there, the TripleSafe™ pumps out the water that is collected through an exterior discharge line to an appropriate location. The combination of these products installed for basement waterproofing can help ensure there will be no more leaking or flooding of the area, and your basement will become a safer and more comfortable environment!

This foundation of this 1930's Cloquet, MN home was cracking and bowing, causing much concern. The homeowners reached out to DBS in search of a permanent solution for their forever home.

DBS Design Specialist Rich Johnsen visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. 
Foreman Zach Royer and his production crew installed our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System to immediately stabilize the bowing walls. Over time the PowerBrace® System is tightened by our service team to restore the wall to level. 

This basement is now permanently stabilized and safe for the family to enjoy.

Owners of this 1950's home in Kettle River, MN started to notice some cracking and leaking in the north wall of their basement. In hopes of a permanent solution, they reached out to us after visiting the DBS booth at the Duluth Home Show.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home for a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation issues. It was determined that three PowerBrace™ I-beams would be installed to support the north wall of the basement. These PowerBrace™ beams are anchored to the floor and rim joists and can be tightened over time to restore the wall to its original position. DBS Foreman Antonio O'Neil and his crew performed the foundation support work.

The homeowner was happy with the work done and can now enjoy a supported basement.

A homeowner in Cloquet, MN reached out to DBS regarding the crawl space of their home. Crawl spaces with exposed earth are prone to fluctuating humidity, creating moisture, mold, and temperature issues. After almost 15 years in their home, the owners were ready to tackle their cold floors and come up with a solution to make their crawl space more efficient. 

DBS Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the crawl space encapsulation service. It was determined that the CleanSpace® vapor barrier would be laid down in the crawl space. Spray Foam was also applied to protect and insulate the space. DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and crew completed this installation as well as removed the old pressure tank. 

The homeowners now have a solid system that will save energy, and prevent any moisture issues in the future.

A homeowner in Esko, MN met DBS at the Duluth Home Show and expressed concerns over their crawl space of their home. The area was dirty, drafty, and unstable.

A DBS Design Specialist visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the crawl space encapsulation service. It was determined that the crawl space would have two Smart Jack® support beams installed to support the sagging crawl space ceiling. Additionally, the DBS Foreman and production crew installed CleanSpace® to act as a vapor barrier, preventing any further moisture issues. 

Homeowners in Carlton, MN had a stone foundation that was typical for the area. The walls have shifted over time as evidenced by the photo. Water was also making its way into the basement. Hoping to find a permanent solution to support the foundation walls, they contacted DBS. 

DBS Sales Manager Royce Bunn was the Design Specialist for this project. He visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation work. Royce proposed that our PowerBrace™ Wall System would be put into place to permanently stabilize the home's foundation. These steel I-beams are zinc-coated and are design to be tightened over time, restoring the wall to its original position. 

These homeowners in Cloquet, MN reached out to DBS for help keeping their leaky basement dry. They had standing water and musty odors throughout the home when DBS arrived. 

DBS Design Specialist Rich Johnson went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the home Rich recommended our WaterGuard® subfloor drainage system and a new TripleSafe™ sump pump to keep this home dry all year round. 

This home is now healthy, safe, and comfortable! 

These homeowners in Barnum, MN reached out to DBS for help with their flooding basement. When Service Manager Tim Kincheloe arrived there were 8" inches of water in this basement!

Tim assessed the sump pump system and installed a new pump connected to the existing discharge line. Once the new pump was turned on the water was removed from the basement. We service existing sump pumps and newly installed pumps. 

This home is now protected from future water damage and flooding. 

This 1970's home in Cloquet, MN was becoming uncomfortable. The homeowners noticed temperature changes were becoming more evident in throughout the seasons and the home was more difficult to heat. They also had issues with ice dams and knew this was a symptom of inefficient heating so they reached out to DBS about our Dr. Energy Saver services. 

Our Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist Jacob Nustad-Peluso visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the insulation work. Jacob discovered the fiberglass batting had broken down and was covered in mold, an indicatation of water condensation in the attic. Foreman Orrin Sundberg and his production crew first removed old fireglass batting and insulation. Next, they applied a layer of closed-cell spray foam to air seal the attic floor and once cured, they covered the floor with our Tru-Soft™ cellulose.

Additionally, our team wrapped the chiminey in rock wool to better seal the entire attic. These homeowners now have a more comfortable home year-round!

These Barnum, MN homeowners reached out for a solution to their 100-year-old home. They noted constant humidity and musty smells, knowing this was likely due to their unsealed crawl space below the home. Additionally, they noticed some difficulties opening and closing windows, and wanted our help in diagnosing some structural issues as well. 

Henry Jungbauer, our Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate, for both the encapsulation and support systems.

Drainage matting and our CleanSpace® vapor barrier were laid directly on the dirt crawl space to eliminate threats from moisture and mildew. Additionally, we installed 11 SmartJacks to restore the home's level position.

This home is now secure and sealed and the homeowners were happy with the work done. Below, you'll see the before photos of both projects. 

The owner of this home reached out to us looking for help with pooling water in their basement. One of our Design Specialists went out to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist created a quote for our Basement Waterproofing System.

Our crew came out to install our WaterGuard® french drain system. They also installed a new sump pump to help remove water from the basement.

Now that the basement will stay drier during wet seasons, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind.

This home in Moose Lake, MN was suffering from a sagging floor. This was due to the unstable, twisting support beam in the basement of the home.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted the homeowner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Henrik recommended our SmartJack® Solution.

Foreman Greg Owens led the installation of this project. These support beams are a reliable way to level and support the floors above. They evenly distribute the weight of the structure and can be adjusted in order to lift the floor back to a level position.

This homeowner can now relax knowing the floors of their home are stable and supported.

These homeowners in Cloquet, MN wanted to find a solution to fix their leaking rock basement. They wanted to transform the basement into a usable space, so they reached out to DBS for help.

Design Specialist Rich Johnsen assisted the owners with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Rich recommended our WaterGuard® French Drain System and provided the owners with a quote. 

Foreman Greg Owens completed this project with help from a team. The drain lines are placed in trenches around the perimeter of the basement and are able to collect the water intrusion. Then the water is transported to a sump pump where it is removed from the home.

These homeowners can now rely on their healthy, dry basement!

This homeowner in Barnum, MN wanted to find a permanent solution that would lift and level the sinking concrete slabs. They decided to reach out to DBS for a professional solution.

Design Specialist Rich Johnsen went out to the home and assisted the owner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Rich recommended our Concrete Lifting and Leveling Solution and provided the homeowner with a free quote.

Foreman Tyler Orr led the installation of this project with help from Co-Foreman Tyler Nacey. Together, the team drilled small holes in the sinking concrete and injected our PolyLevel® Foam Solution underneath. This foam then expands and hardens in order to lift the concrete and stabilize it. 

Reach out to DBS for your concrete repair needs!

This homeowner in Kettle River, MN wanted to find a permanent solution that would lift and level the sinking concrete slab by their porch. They decided to reach out to DBS for a professional solution.

Design Specialist Rich Johnsen went out to the home and assisted the owner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Rich recommended our Concrete Lifting and Leveling Solution and provided the homeowner with a free quote.

Foreman Tyler Orr led the installation of this project with help from Co-Foreman Tyler Nacey. Together, the team drilled small holes in the sinking concrete and injected our PolyLevel® Foam Solution underneath. This foam then expands and hardens in order to lift the concrete and stabilize both the concrete and the porch.

Reach out to DBS for your concrete repair needs!

These homeowners in Esko, MN wanted to find a solution for the water intrusion in their finished basement. They wanted a professional and permanent solution, so they reached out to DBS for help.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted the owner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection of the space, Henrik recommended our WaterGuard® Drain System and our TripleSafe™ Sump Pump.

Foreman Glen Olcott led the installation of this project with a crew. The crew created trenches around the perimeter of the basement and installed the drain lines within. These drains collect the water and transport it to the sump pump. Then new concrete is installed on top to create a flush finish that can be easily covered. 

These homeowners can now relax knowing their home is safe, dry, and healthy!

This homeowner in Cloquet, MN wanted to find a solution that would stop cold air from entering their home through the attic. They decided to reach out to DBS for a professional and permanent solution.

A DBS Design Specialist assisted the homeowners with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, our SprayFoam insulation was recommended and a quote was provided.

Foreman Nicholas Woods led the installation of this project with help from a team. The crew began the project by removing the old, ineffective batting insulation from the home. After, the air sealed the holes and cracks that were allowing unwanted air into the home. Finally, a full coverage layer was applied to effectively insulate the space.

Reach out to DBS for your insulation needs today!

A homeowner in Cloquet, MN reached out to us looking for help with their bowing and cracked basement walls. They were concerned about water seeping through the foundation. One of our Design Specialists created a quote for our PowerBrace® System and our spray foam service.

One of our crews installed the PowerBrace® System along the basement walls to permanently stabilize the foundation walls and also installed waterproof polyurethane spray foam insulation along the walls to air-seal the cracks and crevices.

Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind from foundation issues!

A homeowner from Cloquet, MN reached out to us looking for help with cracked and bowing walls in their basement. One of our Design Specialists created a quote for our PowerBrace® System after running a thorough free estimate inspection.

One of our crews installed our PowerBrace® System along the walls of the basement to permanently stabilize the foundation walls. The homeowner can now relax with peace of mind from foundation issues!

A homeowner from Wrenshall, MN reached out to us looking for help with their cracked basement foundation walls. One of our Design Specialists created a free quote for our PowerBrace® System after a thorough inspection. One of our crews installed the system along the basement walls to permanently stabilize the foundation. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind from foundation issues!

A homeowner from Wrenshall, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their damp basement. We provided the homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate after a thorough inspection by our Design Specialist. One of our crews installed our Basement Waterproofing system to thoroughly waterproof the basement. They installed our french drain system and a new sump pump to help remove water from the area. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind in a healthy, safe, and comfortable home!

A homeowner from Cloquet, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their unsupported, cold crawl space. One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate for our Crawl Space Repair Service. One of our crews sprayed polyurethane foam along the walls to insulate the space. They also installed our PowerBrace® System to permanently stabilize the foundation, giving the homeowner peace of mind.

A homeowner from Carlton, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with the water intrusion issues in their basement that they had been dealing with for a while. One of our Design Specialists, Rich Johnsen, ran a free no-obligation estimate appointment. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free quote for our Basement Waterproofing Service. One of our crews installed our WaterGuard® french drain system along the basement walls to thoroughly waterproof the space. They also installed a new sump pump to help remove the water from the foundation. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind in a healthy, safe, and comfortable home.

This customer required piers for a new deck project. We were able to install four new construction piers equipped with X caps. The project was conducted efficiently, with a focus on piers that guarantee stability and prevent settling over time. The result of the project was a successfully completed deck, contributing to the property's appeal and ultimately aiding in its sale.

This customer reached out to DBS with the goal of preserving the family cabin for future generations. The cabin had a small crawlspace and the homeowner wanted assistance in digging it out for water and electrical access. They also wanted the joint rims to be checked for potential sagging. Once our Design Specialist was able to come out and check the property, they proposed a solution that involves cutting access through the foundation, excavating a large hole, and moving soil out of the crawlspace. Due to shallow poured foundation walls, only the edges will be excavated. A 4ft PowerBrace™ beam, and two SmartJacks® to be installed to support the load for access creation. Encapsulation follows the structural work and completes the project. The project went ahead and our production crew was able to come out and install the PowerBrance bean and SmartJacks. The cabin owner was very happy with the results and was confident their cabin was going to be able to stand for future generations to come.

Nick and his crew were tasked with addressing a customer's concern about a lip between the garage apron and the floor, which required the customer to accelerate forcefully to enter the garage. Additionally, in winter, ice on the driveway necessitated the use of four-wheel drive. The customer expected the apron to be lifted to meet the garage floor smoothly and to tilt back to align with the driveway. Despite the challenge of a small apron being down by 2 inches at the garage, with a 3/4 inch lip where it met the driveway, Nick successfully completed the job. The customer valued good communication and honesty, which Nick provided, leading to a successful sale. The customer praised Nick and his crew for their punctuality, professionalism, quick work, excellent cleanup, and appreciated receiving pictures of the completed job.