Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

This Barnum, MN basement, once a victim of relentless flooding, rendered it unusable and frustrating for the homeowner. After reaching out to us, our Appointment Center quickly scheduled a free, no obligation inspection. Design Specialist Jake Gilmer took a look at the basement and recommended the WaterGuard© and CleanSpace© technology as a permanent fix. Production team, led by Foreman Lee Krouse then got to work installing our top-notch WaterGuard© system alongside the CleanSpace© technology, transforming this waterlogged space into a dry, comfortable, and usable area of the home. 

In Barnum, MN, a homeowner struggled with water intrusion in their basement and reached out for help. Our Customer Care team quickly scheduled a home inspection, where our System Design Specialist assessed the situation and identified the need for modern waterproofing. We recommended the Mel-Rol™ and Lawnscape™ systems: Mel-Rol™ prevents water entry, while Lawnscape™ manages surface water around the foundation. Both systems are installed quickly with minimal disruption. Our skilled team efficiently integrated these solutions, resulting in a basement free from water intrusion. The homeowner can now enjoy a dry, worry-free space, thanks to our effective waterproofing solutions.

Up the North Shore in Grand Marais, radon levels are commonly known to be in the danger zone. Due to the fact that radon can have serious effects on one's health, this homeowner wanted to find out the radon level in their own home. Although there is no safe level of radon, 4.0 pCi/L is the recommended level when action must be taken. This homeowner did some research and reached out to DBS, to have them make a trip out to the home for a free test. The results that came back showed the levels ranged from 11 pCi/L to 18 pCi/L, meaning a great danger for the homeowner. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, only second to smoking, which put the homeowner at a greater risk by having these high levels. The Specialist that came out to test the home, then explained to the homeowner what the best possible route would be to take care of the danger. The first step would be to seal all cracks in the home, but especially those in the basement, because radon comes from the ground. With all the cracks sealed, a fan moisture guard would be installed to filter out any radon gases trying to enter the home. This would then be transferred from the basement to the outside and above the home. After going through a thorough explanation and coming to a comfortable price agreement, a date was set to have a crew come out to complete the installation. Once that was complete, the levels were brought down so the homeowner no longer had to worry about the risk of exposure of radon. With radon no longer posing a threat, the homeowner was spared any additional health effects through the work of DBS.

After learning about the serious and potentially life-threatening dangers of radon, this homeowner in Grand Marais decided to get the home tested. Minnesota, along with other northern states, are areas where radon levels are commonly found to be in the danger zones. As a result, the homeowner was concerned about their own safety and the health of the guests staying in their privately owned lodge and decided to have someone come out to test their radon levels. Following a brief friendly phone call with the DBS office staff, an appointment was made to have a system design specialist make a trip out to the home and lodge to do a thorough inspection for free. At the appointment, the specialist was able to find that the levels were too high and explained what action was necessary in order to lower those levels. Thankfully, DBS offers a full radon mitigation service to rectify the homeowner's dilemma. Following a comfortable price agreement, a date was set to have a crew come out to perform the installation. The customer sealed any cracks in the basement and the system was installed. Now the homeowner no longer has to be concerned about any health threats posed by the radioactive gas.

Upon recognizing the importance of preserving their cherished cabin's charm and durability, the homeowner in Grand Marais sought our expertise. The "before" image illustrates the initial condition of their crawl space, posing potential risks to the cabin's structure and safety. Aligned with our mission, we delivered a high-quality solution by implementing our SmartJack® system. Additionally, we conducted SmartSump™, WaterGuard® and IceGuard® installations for waterproofing, resulting in a remarkable transformation.