Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Facing a soggy dilemma with their basement and crawlspace flooding 3-4 times, including a recent incident that left them with 14 inches of water, a homeowner in Tower, MN, knew it was time for a change. Our mission was straightforward: to create a dry, dependable basement and crawlspace. After assessing the situation, we tackled the challenge with our robust solutions—CleanSpace®, WaterGuard®, SmartSump™ Sump Pump, IceGuard®, and DoubleSafe™. As shown in the after photo, these installations transformed a once waterlogged space into a secure, bone-dry area. With expert craftsmanship and top-tier solutions, we turned their fear of future downpours into peace of mind, delivering the watertight basement they envisioned.

The owner of this home in Warba, MN reached out to DBS looking for an estimate for a basement waterproofing project.

A DBS Design Specialist went out to the home to run a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, a quote was provided for our WaterGuard® French Drain System.

A DBS foreman led the installation of this project with help from a team. Together, they created trenches around the interior perimeter of the basement and placed the drain lines within. These drains catch all of the water intrusion from the walls and floor joists of the basement.

This homeowner can now relax knowing their basement is healthy and dry.

This Britt, MN home was built in 2005 but unfortunately, the foundation walls in the basement were beginning to crack. Over time, soil pressure had caused its foundation walls to crack and bow. The homeowners lived in the space for about 4 years before discovering the issue when water began to leak in from the cracked and bowed block walls. 

DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation inspection and estimate for the work. After visiting the home, Nathan recommended the installation of a waterproofing and foundation repair system to fully protect the home. 

Because this home had multiple home repair needs, it was broken up into 2 projects. Our highly-trained installers from both foundation support and waterproofing visited the home to complete the repair in their area of expertise. 

DBS Foreman Taylor Allen and his crew installed the full waterproofing system in this basement. It consists of a CleanSpace® vapor barrier to stop water and a WaterGuard® subfloor french drainage system to drain water. These two products connect to a new SingleSafe™ sump pump that will keep water out of the home for good.

DBS Foreman Nick Burley and crew installed 4 PowerBrace™ wall support beams to stabilize the walls and prevent any further movement. These galvanized steel I-beams will be tightened over time with the goal of restoring the wall to its original position. 

The homeowners can now rest easy knowing their home is healthy, safe, and comfortable!

The owner of this home in Keewatin, MN was becoming frustrated after tireless attempts at trying to maintain a dry basement. During the rainy season, water would seep through cracks in the basement wall, causing damage to the paint and on the basement floor. In hopes of finding a proper waterproofing solution, the homeowner called DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller went to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, James determined a solution that would help resolve the issue. James explained DBS's WaterGuard® drainage system solution to the owner and advised them that it would help direct water into a SingleSafe™ sump pump that would expel water up and away from the foundation. 

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project. With the help of a crew, they installed the SingleSafe™ sump pump and WaterGuard® system. The WaterGuard® system is installed by jackhammering trenches along the perimeter of the basement and placing the drains into the trenches. The drains are positioned so that they empty into the SingleSafe™ sump pump and are then covered with cement for a seamless finish. The WaterGuard® drains will help collect water running down basement walls.

Now that the basement has been properly waterproofed, the owner can now relax more comfortably in their home knowing that their basement is dry and promoting a healthier and safer environment. 

The windows in this basement were not idea for this situation. They allowed water to leak into the basement and their low insulation rating made then house much less efficient. With the sunrise windows we installed the basement is now more insulated and water no longer leaks through this the window openings.