Before & After
WATERPROOFING AND WALL SUPPORT IN MARENGO, WI
In the tranquil community of Marengo, WI, a homeowner faced a pressing issue: a persistently leaky basement that had plagued her home for decades. Determined to ensure her home was in pristine condition and ready for sale when the time was right following her husband’s passing, she turned to the team at DBS for a lasting solution.
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In the tranquil community of Marengo, WI, a homeowner faced a pressing issue: a persistently leaky basement that had plagued her home for decades. With her husband recently passing, she was determined to ensure her home was in pristine condition, ready for sale when the time was right. Understanding the importance of this home and the urgency of the situation, she turned to us for a lasting solution.
Our journey began with a call to our Customer Care team, who swiftly scheduled an inspection. Our System Design Specialist conducted a thorough examination and identified the foundation as the root of the problem. To address this, we recommended a comprehensive approach: the installation of the GeoLock™ Wall Anchor system to reinforce the foundation, WaterGuard® for effective drainage, IceGuard® to prevent discharge line freeze-ups during Wisconsin’s harsh winters, the UltraSump™ System for uninterrupted operation even during power outages, and CleanSpace® to protect against wall moisture.
Our skilled production team executed this plan with precision, focusing on both the technical and historical aspects of the home. The result? A basement that was not only dry and secure but also prepared to withstand future challenges. The transformation was profound, turning a long-standing water problem into a resolved issue and restoring the homeowner’s peace of mind.
We take pride in our commitment to providing durable solutions and exceptional customer experiences. By addressing both the immediate and long-term needs of the homeowner, we ensured that her home was ready for whatever the future holds.
Is Water Getting Into Your Basement? Here’s How We Stop It for Good
For homeowners in Duluth, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Baxter, Elk River, Big Lake, Sauk Rapids and nearby St. Louis, Stearns, Sherburne, Benton, Crow Wing and Cass counties, a wet basement isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a threat to your home’s structure, your family’s health, and your property value. DBS Repair installs proven, permanent waterproofing systems that stop water at the source, not just manage the symptoms.
Interior Drainage and Sump Pump Systems:
Your First Line of Defense
The most effective way to stop basement flooding is to intercept water before it pools. DBS Repair installs the WaterGuard® perimeter drain system, placed where your foundation walls meet the floor to capture water driven in by hydrostatic pressure and route it away from your home automatically.
What our interior drainage system includes:
✅ DBS Repair Tip: A battery backup sump pump is especially important for Minnesota homes, because power outages often happen during the same spring rains, summer storms, and snowmelt events that flood basements.
Wall and Floor Crack Repair:
Seal the Source, Not Just the Surface
Cracks in basement walls and floors are the #1 entry point for groundwater. DBS Repair uses targeted repair products designed to flex with your foundation, not crack, shrink, or peel like generic sealants.
Our crack repair solutions:
Signs you have active crack leakage:
Window Wells, Stairways & Hatchway Waterproofing
Every opening into your basement is a potential flood entry point, especially in Minnesota communities with heavy snowmelt, freeze-thaw cycles, lake-effect moisture, clay soils, and saturated spring ground. DBS Repair waterproofs every vulnerable access point, not just the walls and floor.
Entry point solutions we install:
Humidity Control & Mold Prevention:
Stopping liquid water is only half the battle. Damp masonry constantly releases moisture vapor into your basement air, feeding mold, rotting wood framing, and degrading indoor air quality. DBS Repair addresses both.
Our humidity and air quality solutions:
Why humidity control matters for Minnesota homeowners:
Complete Waterproofing + Foundation Stabilization:
The Full Solution
Water damage and structural failure go hand in hand. When DBS Repair waterproofs your basement, we also assess your walls for bowing, cracking, or inward movement, and can install foundation stabilization systems at the same time to address both problems in one visit.
Combined waterproofing + stabilization includes:
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DBS Repair has been waterproofing, draining, and dehumidfying
basements in and around homes across Minnesota and Wisconsin,
from Duluth to Eau Claire, for nearly 15 years!
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Why Choose Us
We provide patented permanent home performance solutions with up to a 75-year transferable warranty!
We will treat you like family throughout your entire experience!
We are experienced with over 4,300 customers helped!
BBB Rating of A+
Over 40 Years of Industry Experience
Family Owned and Operated
Basement Waterproofing: What DBS Repair can do for you
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Minnesota homeowners in Duluth, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Baxter, Elk River, Big Lake, Sauk Rapids and surrounding counties can apply on the spot during their in-home appointment. No obligation.
Basement Waterproofing Service Areas in Minnesota
DBS Repair provides basement waterproofing for homeowners across Northern and Central Minnesota, including Duluth and St. Louis County, St. Cloud and Stearns County, Elk River and Sherburne County, Sauk Rapids and Benton County, plus Brainerd, Baxter, Crow Wing County, and Cass County.
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