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

Online Payment

Photo Gallery

Home»Basement Waterproofing»Photo Gallery»Washburn, WI Basement Restored with DBS Waterproofing and Foundation Support Systems

Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Washburn, WI Basement Restored with DBS Waterproofing and Foundation Support Systems

A homeowner who recently purchased this home in Washburn, WI had a few concerns about the basement. The cracked and bowing foundation walls were allowing water to enter the space. After a family friend referred them to DBS, they called to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate. DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder visited the home to inspect the source of the foundation wall and basement water issues. He determined that both a waterproofing system and wall repair system would be installed to provide a permanent solution to both issues. DBS Foreman Joe Harris and his crew installed both systems beginning with the basement waterproofing system. In order to protect the entire basement, our basement repair team installed 100 feet of interior drain tile with a CleanSpace® vapor barrier on the walls. DBS uses the WaterGuard® drainage system, designed to capture water seepage through walls and leaks along the wall and floor joint. Water enters the system via inlet holes and flows through the drainage pipe to the basement sump pump. After the successful install of the basement system, our team installed 6 PowerBrace™ steel I-beams. This system permanently stabilizes basement walls and its unique tightening system can restore the original wall to its original position over time.The homeowner was ecstatic with the work done and looks forward to using a water-free basement going forward.

Signs of Water Damage in Washburn, WI

This Washburn, WI basement has been leaking for years. The cracks and gaps in the block foundation wall allow for seeping groundwater to enter the home. Prolonged exposure to water can worsen the condition of a home's foundation.

Foundation Issues Due to Soil Conditions

Most foundation issues are caused by nature. More specifically the soil conditions around your home's foundation. Droughts or wet conditions, freezing and thawing, all put a strain on your foundation walls that may eventually lead to buckling and cracking.

Plans to Refinish Basement on Hold

The new owner of this home in Washburn, WI wanted to make sure that the water and foundation issues were taken care of before spending time on any basement finishing.

Existing Sump Pump will be Replaced

As you can see, water is making its way to the sump pump at the lowest corner of the basement. Unfortunately, the system was unable to keep up with the amount of water reaching the basement.

Important Appliances Affected by Water

The homeowner ended up raising the washed and dryer off of the floor to prevent damage from basement flooding.

Expert Install of Basement Repair Systems in Washburn, WI

This basement is now fully protected against further movement of the foundation walls and groundwater leakage.

CleanSpace® and WaterGuard® Work Together to Process Basement Water

This Washburn, WI home has CleanSpace® vapor barrier installed on the walls. This will collect any water leaks and moisture and direct it downward into the WaterGuard® french drain system.

PowerBrace™ Installed After Waterproofing System

After our crew completed the waterproofing system, they turned to the foundation repair portion of the project. They installed 6 PowerBrace™ beams around the perimeter of the basement, anchoring them to the basement floor and ceiling joists. These beams will be tightened over time to slowly move the walls back toward their original position.

Waterproofing and Foundation Support in Washburn, WI

Our crews installed two systems to protect this Washburn, WI basement; a foundation repair system to correct the bowing walls and a basement waterproofing system to prevent water from reaching the basement floor.