Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

This Duluth, MN had been standing for 100 years when homeowners bought it in 2012. They started noticing water coming in through cracks in the north wall of the basement, leading to damage to the walls and floor. Looking for a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS after learning about us on local radio. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home and conducted a free, no-obligation estimate for the work in the basement. It was determined that a WaterGuard® drainage system would be dug around the perimeter of the basement, accompanied by the CleanSpace® vapor barrier on the wall. 

DBS Field Supervisor Kevin Steffey was the foreman on the job, leading the production crew's installation of the mentioned products. The waterproofing system was completed with two sump pumps, SuperSump® Premier Pump System and an UltraSump®. Those pumps were connected to discharge lines, connected to IceGuard® drains to prevent wintertime freezing. 

This property manager in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS for help keeping the basement dry in a home they own. They wanted to ensure that their residents had a safe and comfortable basement for storage and laundry. 

DBS Sales Manager Royce Bunn was the Design Specialist for the project and visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. A DBS foreman and crew installed a WaterGuard® subfloor drainage system that would lead any water into a new SuperSump® Premier Pump System. This SuperSump® pump has a Zoeller cast-iron pump that is powerful and can pump up to 2,280 gallons per hour.

A DBS foreman and crew installed 29 linear feet of WaterGuard® and a new electrical outlet to power the sump pump. This home is now healthy, safe, and comfortable! 

This homeowner needed help with their forever home in Duluth, MN. Water damage and mold had become a problem in the basement and the homeowner wanted it to be resolved quickly and permanently. 

Design Specialist Quentin Roth assisted the homeowner in a free no-obligation estimate to find the right solution for their forever home. Once the inspection was complete, Quentin recommended the installation of a WaterGuard® Drain System.

Foreman Tyler Nacey led a team in the installation of this project. Together, the team removed concrete in the basement and installed the drainage pipes and sump pump. This French drainage system collects water before it enters your basement. The pipes lead to the sump pump that effectively discharges the water from the system, leaving the basement dry and mold-free. 

This homeowner will no longer have to worry about water intrusion or mold ruining their forever home. 

This homeowner from Duluth, MN, reached out to us with a concerning issue - their basement was facing water intrusion. After a free, no-obligation inspection was set up with Design Specialist Henrik, he went out to take a look at the basement.

After the thorough evaluation, it was clear – the right solution involved not one, not two, but four of our top-tier products: the DoubleSafe© Sump Pump to offer unparalleled water evacuation, the IceGuard© system to prevent discharge line freezing during the harsh Duluth winters, our reliable WaterGuard© drainage system to catch wall and floor seam water leaks, and the CleanSpace© wall system to provide an additional layer of protection against humidity and mold.

Thanks to our production team, led by Foreman Lee, come rain or snow, the homeowner rests easy, assured by the effectiveness of their new basement waterproofing system and enduring quality of our workmanship. 

Turning a once damp and unwelcoming basement into a safe and dry space where kids can play without worry was our goal in Duluth, MN. The homeowner struggled with water issues for over five years, making it a pressing priority for them. As you can observe in the before photo, the challenge seemed daunting. However, through the installation of our WaterGuard©, IceGuard©, CleanSpace©, and DoubleSafe© Sump Pump, we provided a comprehensive solution. Notice in the after photo, the transformation is clear—a dry, clean, and secure basement ready for years of play and memories. Our commitment to offering a remarkable experience and reliable solutions made another home happier and healthier.