CASE STUDY
CRAWLSPACE WATERPROOFING IN PRINCETON, MN
A cabin owner in Princeton, MN, wanted to transform a damp, cold crawlspace into a dry and usable area while improving year-round comfort. DBS designed a complete crawlspace waterproofing solution to help protect the property and increase its value.
Recently, we undertook a challenging project in Princeton, MN, addressing a common yet often overlooked issue among homeowners – an ineffective crawlspace. Seeking to convert their damp and cold crawlspace into a dry area making the cabin usable throughout the year, the homeowners also aimed to boost their property’s value. The initial outreach to our customer service department initiated the process, leading our System Design Specialist to conduct an on-site assessment. Identifying insufficient insulation and moisture management as the primary culprits behind the chill, they proposed a comprehensive solution involving our CleanSpace®, Turtl™, IceGuard®, and SaniDry™ Sedona systems.
CleanSpace® serves as a remarkable solution by encapsulating the home, isolating it from the ground, thereby significantly reducing humidity levels and blocking cold drafts. The Turtl™ Crawl Space Entry shields the home from water and moisture damage, ensuring a clean and dry environment within the crawlspace. Combined with the SaniDry™ Sedona, a purpose-built dehumidifier for such spaces, we were confident in creating a comfortable, dry, and energy-efficient area beneath the home.
Our diligent production team, who expertly installed all systems with careful consideration for the property’s integrity and meticulous post-installation cleanup. The outcome was remarkable. The crawlspace was transformed into a dry area that heightened comfort inside the cabin and the prospect of increased property value. This project underscores our dedication to offering more than mere repairs, striving instead to deliver meaningful enhancements to our customers’ homes. By merging cutting-edge technology with extensive expertise, we ensure enduring comfort and improved living environments.
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DBS Repair has been waterproofing and repairing
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We provide patented permanent home performance solutions with up to a 75-year transferable warranty!
We will treat you like family throughout your entire experience!
We are experienced with over 4,300 customers helped!
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Over 40 Years of Industry Experience
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Complete Crawl Space Solutions for Minnesota Homes
Encapsulation, Drainage, Insulation & Structural Repair for Duluth, St. Cloud, Brainerd & Surrounding Counties
DBS Repair doesn’t patch crawl space problems, we permanently solve them.
From full encapsulation and moisture control to structural stabilization, our proven system is built for Minnesota homes affected by snowmelt, frozen soils, high humidity, and shifting crawl space supports.
Step 1: Minnesota crawl space encapsulation
Sealing out Minnesota moisture at the source
Encapsulation is the foundation of every lasting crawl space repair in Minnesota. By sealing the space completely from outside air and ground moisture, we eliminate the conditions that cause downstream problems in Duluth, St. Cloud, Brainerd-area, and Central Minnesota homes: mold, rot, pests, and energy loss.
Step 2: Minnesota crawl space drainage and waterproofing
managing snowmelt, groundwater, and storms before they become a problem
Even after encapsulation, Minnesota groundwater, spring snowmelt, and heavy rain need a controlled exit. Our interior drainage system is engineered specifically for crawl spaces in areas like St. Louis, Stearns, Sherburne, Benton, Crow Wing, and Cass County, where standard perimeter drains fail or clog.
Step 3: Minnesota crawl space humidity control
keeping crawl space moisture below 55% through Minnesota seasons
Sealing and draining the space removes the water, but residual humidity in the air still needs to be actively managed through Minnesota summers, spring thaw, and shoulder seasons. A properly sized, self-draining dehumidifier keeps the environment permanently inhospitable to mold, dust mites, and mildew.
Step 4: Minnesota crawl space insulation
replacing failing fiberglass with waterproof, cold-climate alternatives
Traditional fiberglass batt insulation is the wrong material for a Minnesota crawl space. It absorbs moisture, collapses, and ends up in useless piles on the floor. We replace it with waterproof, high-performance alternatives built for cold winters, humid summers, and damp crawl space environments.
Step 5: Minnesota crawl space structural repair
permanently lifting and leveling sagging floors in Minnesota homes
When moisture, frost movement, or rot has already compromised structural framing, encapsulation alone isn’t enough. Sagging floors in Minnesota homes require permanent, engineered support, not temporary props that sink and fail over time.
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