Basement In Grand Rapids, MN Struggles To Stay Dry
This basement in Grand Rapids, MN caused the homeowner a huge headache after the walls would not stop leaking water. Their basement was riddled with signs that water had been seeping in through the walls and flooring.
Chalky White Powder Covering Basement Walls
This chalky white powder was found on almost every wall in the basement of this residence. It is called efflorescence and is caused by water seeping through concrete floors or walls over time and depositing minerals on the surface as it evaporates leaving a chalk-like powder. Efflorescence makes it easy to tell whether or not a basement has leaking issues.
Efflorescence Indicates Signs of Water Damage In Bedrooms of Grand Rapids, MN Home
The owner's main concern was that water had found its way into the bedrooms. Water is a big concern if found in any part of a house because the presence of water can lead to mold growth, and mold promotes an unsafe environment for those who reside in the home.
DBS's Free No-Obligation Estimate Claimed By Grand Rapids Homeowner Struggling With Leaky Basement
In another bedroom, additional hints of water damage were uncovered and it was clear that the homeowner needed a solution to their issue. In hopes of figuring out the perfect solution, the homeowner called DBS for a free no-obligation estimate.
Wet Basement In Grand Rapids, MN Makes For Great WaterGuard® and SuperSump® Solutions Candidate
One of DBS's Design Specialists, Henrik Makitalo, visited the property to conduct a free no-obligation for the homeowner and determined that their basement would be a great candidate for the WaterGuard® and SuperSump® waterproofing solutions. He advised the homeowner that these two solutions paired together would mitigate his water-in-the-basement issue.
Addition Of SuperSump® Will Assist Existing Sump Pump
This is a photo of the existing sump pump in the home. It was not large enough to pump out enough water needed to keep the basement dry. The addition of the WaterGuard® and SuperSump® will ensure the basement stays dry after installation.
DBS's SuperSump® Solution Installed To Keep Basement Dry in Grand Rapids, MN
DBS's SuperSump® is equipped with 3 pumps to ensure you'll never need to worry about your sump pump failing. If the first pump fails, the second will kick into gear, and if the second fails, then the third is put into action. The SuperSump® also has a backup battery in case the power goes out during a storm. The backup battery has the ability to assist the pump in moving 10,000 gallons of water before running out of power.
DBS's WaterGuard® System Installed To Assist Proper Drainage of Water in Grand Rapids, MN Home's Basement
DBS's WaterGuard® System is installed by jackhammering a trench at the base of walls where water seepage has been located. WaterGuard® helps to ensure that water runs down the walls and into the drain system, and not onto basement floors. The drains direct water to the SuperSump® where the water can be expelled out and away from the home and its foundation. The waterproofing solution has been successfully installed in this home, and the homeowner can now relax comfortably knowing that they will no longer need to worry about water infiltrating their basement.
