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Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Carlton, MN Home Waterproofing System

This Carlton, MN home was experiencing consistent water flooding in the basement. Fearful that the water issue would only get worse, causing mold and other damage to the basement, the homeowner contacted DBS. DBS Design Specialist Royce Bunn visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation support and a waterproofing system. A DBS Production Manager Kevin Steffey was the foreman on the job. He and his crew installed our WaterGuard® french drain system along the perimeter of the basement. This system directs all the moisture to a new SuperSump® Premier Pump System. Because this area has a high presence of Iron Ochre in the water, the drains and sump pump needs to be routinely cleaned. The homeowner has successfully kept up their system with our annual maintenance. Our patented waterproofing products, paired with annual maintenance from our service team creates a sustainable solution to pooling water in the basement!

Basement Flooding in Carlton, MN

Water was routinely leaking.

Current Drainage Insufficient

The home's existing drainage was not properly processing water.

Water Leaking Through Floor Cracks

Prolonged water in the basement leads to mold, and other permanent damage.

Iron Ochre in First Existing Sump Pump

This rust colored bacteria is tough on sump pumps.

WaterGuard® Surrounds Entire Basement

This WaterGuard® drainage system will capture water and direct it to a new sump pump.

WaterGuard® System Designed for Iron Ochre

This particular model of WaterGuard® is designed to be opened and cleaned. Over time, Iron Ochre will leave a gelatinous build-up that must be removed to allow continued functioning of the system.

Excavated Concrete WaterGuard®

Water began pooling after our crew dug the new drainage area, indicating lots of ground water build-up.

Second Sump Pump With Iron Ochre

This rust-colored build-up is evidence of iron ochre in this sump pump as well.

Time lapse: WaterGuard® with Iron Ochre

This drain has filled with iron ochre over the course of a couple of years. Our service experts do annual service on these systems and can instruct homeowners on how to clean iron ochre from their drains.