Proudly serving Minnesota and Wisconsin - including Duluth, Minneapolis, Eau Claire and nearby areas

Online Payment

Photo Gallery

Home»Basement Waterproofing»Photo Gallery»Damaged Virginia, MN Basement Restored with DBS Waterproofing and Foundation Support

Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Damaged Virginia, MN Basement Restored with DBS Waterproofing and Foundation Support

These homeowners in Virginia, MN had been dealing with a wet basement for a long time. Concerned over its worsening condition and effects on the overall health of the rest of the home, they contacted DBS for a permanent solution. DBS Sales Manager Royce Bunn was the Design Specialist for this project and went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate. Royce measured several signs of significant water damage and came up with an extensive plan to solve the issues, both internally and externally.DBS Production Manager Kevin Steffey was the project foreman. He and his crew first excavated soil around a portion of the exterior wall to perform a wall straightening procedure as well as install SilverGlo™ and SentrySeal® products to seal and protect that wall that was prone to water. This was supported internally with 2 CarbonArmor® Wall Defense straps to prevent the wall from futher movement. Our crew also installed a full WaterGuard® french drainage system. This system sits flush with the floor and is completely hidden, directing all water to the home's existing sump pump and a new exterior drainage line. This home is now healthy, safe, and comfortable!

Drainage Installed and Steps Poured

Our crews needed to demo the existing steps in order to properly install our drainage system. Afterwards, the steps were restored to allow safe access to the basement.

Site of Leaking Water

These steps were located against a cracked foundation wall, that was taking on significant amounts of water.

Existing Steps Rotted

This bottom basement step was completely rotted away from water leaking into the basement.

Site of Exterior Excavation

A 15-ft portion of the exterior wall was to be excavated so that our team could perform a wall straightening procedure.

Home's Existing Sump Pump

The sump pump is typically located in the lowest spot in the basement. This also means water is prone to collect here when not directed to the sump pump.

Black Mold On Basement Walls

Prolonged exposure to moisture makes it far too easy for mold to develop.

Low Corner in Virginia, MN Basement

This photo shows a broken drain pipe and the water damage that followed.

In process - Basement Stairs

Our team installed a dimpled drainage matting that will direct any water down and into the new WaterGuard® drainage system.

WaterGuard® Will Capture Water

This product is superior in french drain technology, allowing moisture to enter the drain and be carried to the home's sump pump.

WaterGuard® Combats Pooling Water in Virginia, MN

Our production crews dug a trench and lined it with drainage matting where the floor meets the wall. That way, any moisture that collects on the wall will not reach the basement floor.

Site of Falling Wall

This foundation wall was collapsing due to prolonged exposure to water.

Excavated Outer Wall

Our crews had to excavate some soil at the exterior of the home in order to straighten the leaking wall.

After Excavation is Complete

After performing the wall straightening procedure, our crews also installed SilverGlo™ insulation and SentrySeal® waterproofing membrane to provide further protection against water in the future.