Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

A Park Rapids, MN homeowner sought basement waterproofing and foundation stabilization. The initial image reveals a basement requiring significant attention. Witness the transformation in the subsequent photo! Our WaterGuard®, TripleSafe™ Sump Pump, CleanSpace® lining, and IceGuard® installation restored functionality, safety, and homeowner confidence. This combination ensures enduring protection. At DBS, we're fortifying foundations and futures.

Homeowners in International Falls, MN were have issues with their foundation. This was leading to a host of moisture issues in the basement. While our team was installing a wall support system, they also waterproofed the exterior of the home. 

Our Commercial Representative Casey Healy was the foreman on this project. He and his production crew had to excavate soil on the outside of the home to correct the bowing walls. Once that was achieved, our team applied SentrySeal® to the foundation wall as well as SilverGlo™ insulation. These two products will work together to insulate and protect the home from excess moisture. 

The owner of this home in International Falls, MN had issues with her crawl space and attic. In the crawl space, insulation had fallen from the ceilings, the vertical walls needed insulating and the issues caused the flooring to feel colder than normal in the winter. As for the attic, there was only one layer of batting insulation that had been compromised by moisture and pests. Looking for a solution, the owners reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. Henry concluded that the home would be a good candidate for DBS insulation systems. New insulation in the attic and crawl space would solve the energy efficiency issue in their home.

Foreman Raeshawn Pelfrey led the installation of this project with help from his crew. The homeowners decided to address the crawl space issue first before following through with proper attic insulation. In the crawl space, the crew gutted the old insulation to start with a clean slate. Crawl Space Encapsulation Service by DBS involves installing 3-layers of insulation. First, a layer of drainage matting is installed over the ground of the crawl space to assist the movement of water underneath the layers of insulation. Next panels of durable foam insulation called TerraBlock™ are laid over the matting. Finally, the CleanSpace® vapor barrier is installed to seal and complete the encapsulation process. To properly insulate the walls, polyurethane spray foam was applied to thoroughly air-seal the crawl space.

Now that the crawl space has been properly insulated, the owners will notice how much warmer their flooring is in the winter and how much lower their energy bills are. They can finally relax comfortably without worry.

A homeowner from International Falls, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their crawl space as the water was pooling in some spots. One of our Design Specialists, Rich Johnsen, went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free quote for our Crawl Space Encapsulation Service. One of our crews led by Foreman, Nick Woods, first installed drainage matting, then foam insulation, and CleanSpace® water vapor barrier. They also installed a sump pump to help remove water from the area. Lastly, they air-sealed the space with polyurethane spray foam, providing the homeowner with peace of mind.

Before tackling the damp and neglected crawl space in International Falls, MN (as shown in the left photo), the homeowner knew they needed a specialist's touch. Enter DBS — we introduced CleanSpace©, a cutting-edge encapsulation system designed to protect and preserve. Notice in the accompanying after photo how the once uninviting area is now a clean, dry, and energy-efficient space. Our team takes pride in transforming challenging areas into safe and stable environments, offering both a remarkable customer experience and a long-lasting solution. Through expert assessment and quality products, we ensure homeowners like this one can enjoy peace of mind with their homes once more.