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Crawl Space Repair in Hermantown, MN
Trusted crawl space repair and basement waterproofing services in Hermantown, MN to help protect homes from moisture damage.
Waterproofing and Crawl Space Repair Solution in Hermantown, MN
Excess moisture inside crawl spaces can lead to mold growth, wood rot, and poor indoor air quality. For this Hermantown, MN project, our team completed a full waterproofing and crawl space repair system to keep the area dry and protected year-round. The homeowner now benefits from improved comfort, energy efficiency, and structural protection.
Thumbs Up forIntegrity
Before: exposed dirt floor, falling fiberglass insulation, visible moisture and mold. After: bright CleanSpace® liner on walls and floor, clean and dry space.
A Three-Part Crawl Space Drainage System That Actually Works
A complete crawl space drainage system requires three components working together: a perimeter drain to capture incoming water, drainage matting to channel floor water, and a sump pump to automatically eject everything collected. DBS installs all three as an integrated system.
Unlike standard drainage products adapted from basement applications, each component in the DBS Repair crawl space drainage system is engineered specifically for crawl space conditions, including tight clearances, dirt floors, and the risk of sediment clogging.
Crawl Spaces: you won’t believe what we find under homes!
Crawl Space Drainage Installation:
What to Expect
1.
Free on-site inspection and estimate
A DBS specialist inspects your crawl space to identify water sources, measure the perimeter, assess floor conditions, and determine the correct drainage configuration. A written estimate is presented at no obligation.
2.
Drainage matting installation
CleanSpace® Drainage Matting is laid across the crawl space floor before the liner, creating the sub-liner water channels needed to direct floor water to the drain.
3.
SmartPipe perimeter drain installation
SmartPipe is installed along the crawl space wall perimeter, with the wall flange seated against the wall to capture all seepage from the footing and wall face.
4.
Sump pump basin and pump installation
The sump pump basin is set at the lowest point in the crawl space and connected to the SmartPipe drain. The pump and battery backup unit are installed and tested.
5.
Liner installation (if encapsulation is included)
If encapsulation is part of the project, the CleanSpace® liner is installed over the drainage matting and SmartPipe system, completing the waterproofing layer.
