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Basement Waterproofing in Duluth, Superior, Eau Claire & Nearby

Get a proven solution to your basement leak or flooding problem

Keep your basement dry all the time. A TripleSafe® Sump Pump System (shown here), combined with a SaniDry® dehumidifier, represents the ultimate in basement waterproofing and humidity control.

Nobody wants to deal with a damp, wet or flooded basement. If you have a basement waterproofing problem in your home, DBS has a solution. Our crews of waterproofers are experienced, highly-trained professionals that work in basements and crawl spaces every day. They've seen it all, and they know just what needs to be done to eliminate musty smells, prevent mold and keep your basement dry all the time!

Contact us today to speak with one of our specialists about your needs and we will set you up with an in-home consultation and estimate. Call us at 1-218-525-0720 or click below to contact us!

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This homeowner in Grand Rapids, MN reached out to our team at DBS with this stubborn sump pump issue – as you can see on the left. Our homeowner was battling a constantly running system, signaling a deeper waterproofing concern. When our Design Specialist Bo went out to the property to give a free, no obligation estimate, he recommended our trusty WaterGuard® and TripleSafe® Sump Pump, specifically designed for a dependable, long-lasting solution. Once our production team, led by Foreman Lee went out to the property, they installed these products which transformed a wet basement into the reliable, dry space it was meant to be.
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Customer is worried about mold in a closet that continues to get wet. Our team waterproofed the closet and installed waterproofing around the corner with a sump pump. We were pumped to help this customer with WOW Service!
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A homeowner from Medford, WI reached out to DBS looking for help with their damp basement. One of our Design Specialists, Rich Johnsen, provided the homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate for our Basement Waterproofing System. One of our crews led by a Foreman installed our WaterGuard® french drain system in the basement and a new sump pump to help keep the space drier. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind from water intrusion issues.
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The owner of this home in Medford, WI reached out to us looking for help with their wet basement.

Design Specialist Rich Johnsen went out to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment for the homeowner. After taking several measurements, Rich created a quote for our WaterGuard® and sump pump waterproofing systems.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed the WaterGuard® french drain system around the interior perimeter of the basement and covered the drains with concrete for a smooth finish (the concrete is wet at the time the after the photo was taken for this project). They also installed a new sump pump with a backup battery in case the power goes out during a rainstorm. The sump pump paired with the WaterGuard® system will ensure that the basement stays drier.

Now that the basement has been waterproofed, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind.
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Confronted with the issue of water seeping into their building, a company in Thorp, WI decided it was time for a change. The before photo reveals an exterior plagued by water intrusion, turning what could be a valuable area into a problem zone. Our solution involved installing exterior discharge lines, a Soakaway system, and garage foundation waterproofing. As shown in the after photo, these improvements have effectively addressed the water issues, restoring peace of mind and functionality to the exterior and ensuring a lasting, dry environment.

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Why fix your wet basement?

For a homeowner or any property owner, a wet basement is one of worst problems to have. When water can come into the basement on a regular basis, a number of bad things happen.

First of all, the space becomes unusable. Any items that are resting on the basement floor need to be moved up and out of the way to avoid direct contact with standing water. Standing water can damage HVAC equipment located in the basement and make a washing machine and dryer unsafe to operate.

Water in the basement also creates ideal conditions for mold to grow on wood, paper, cloth and other surfaces. Eventually mold will destroy most “host” materials, and it can cause wood framing to rot and lose its structural value.

Because it spreads by means of airborne spores, mold can become a serious indoor air pollutant, adversely affecting the health of family members.

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What makes our waterproofing system different?

As waterproofing specialists, we understand that in order to be successful, any waterproofing strategy must include a number of critical mitigation measures. In other words, no single waterproofing solution will work effectively to eliminate water in a typical basement or crawl space. Instead, a multi-pronged “battle plan” will be put into play to ensure the long-term effectiveness of this overall waterproofing strategy.

Our basement waterproofing solutions:

Exterior water control. It’s important to direct roof runoff and surface water away from the building foundation. A waterproofing specialist will assess the effectiveness of your home’s gutter and downspout system at directing roof runoff away from the house. The specialist may also suggest grading and exterior drainage improvements that move water away from the foundation.
Foundation repair. A foundation that is badly cracked, or has settled or shifted, is certain to be susceptible to water problems. A full-service foundation repair contractor like us has the training, technical support and specialized products to make structural repairs to damaged foundations, and to provide complete waterproofing services as well. Instead of hiring separate contractors for foundation repair and waterproofing, it’s more cost-effective and more convenient to let a single qualified contractor do all the work.
Interior drainage system. The most-effective waterproofing technique for existing basements (and crawl spaces) is to have a perimeter drain installed where the foundation walls meet the floor. This drainage system collects water that wants to leak into the basement because of hydrostatic pressure, and directs it to a sump pit where it can be pumped out away from the house.
Interior sump pump. A sump pump is designed to pump water out and away from the house after the water has been collected by a drainage system and brought by gravity to a sump pit located inside the foundation. The pump turns on automatically when the water in the sump pit reaches a preset level. Better-quality sump pumps have battery backup power so that they can continue working even when electricity from the electric utility isn’t available.
Dehumidification. Because masonry naturally absorbs and releases water, a basement is likely to have high humidity levels –even when it has been properly waterproofed. An effective way to remove this excess humidity is to have a dehumidifier installed in the basement. To avoid the hassle of manually emptying the dehumidifier’s reservoir when it fills up, a basement dehumidifier can drain into an existing perimeter drain or sump pit. Many standard dehumidifiers available from appliance dealers don’t have the heavy-duty features to handle basement and crawl space humidity conditions. It’s smart to ask a basement waterproofing specialist about dehumidifiers that will perform well in basement applications.

Our system comes with a lifetime written warranty that's transferable to the next owner, so not only does our system restore value to your house, but it also gives homeowners and buyers confidence that their home is protected.

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Get expert basement waterproofing services today

Fortunately, many wet basement problems can be fixed and prevented if you contact an experienced foundation waterproofing contractor in MN or WI as soon as a basement or crawl space water problem is discovered.

If you live in Duluth, Superior, Eau Claire, or nearby, we're the basement waterproofing contractors for you! Our experts will show you how we can customize your waterproofing solution to keep the basement dry all the time! For a free, no-obligation waterproofing cost quote, contact us today!

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