CASE STUDY
WATERPROOFING IN CORNUCOPIA, WI
A homeowner in Cornucopia, WI faced a difficult decision and needed a reliable, swift solution to address persistent basement water and drainage issues before listing their cabin for sale. DBS stepped in to deliver a comprehensive stabilization and waterproofing system, transforming a major structural concern into a valuable real estate asset.
Recently, a homeowner in Cornucopia, WI, faced a difficult decision. After both had worked at United Airlines during its bankruptcy, they needed to liquidate assets, including their beloved cabin, to manage their finances. Aware of persistent issues with basement water and drainage, as well as concerns about drain tile and wall stabilization, they knew they had to address these problems before selling. Finding a reliable and swift solution was crucial.
That’s where we stepped in. When they contacted us, our goal was to not only meet their needs but to surpass their expectations with an exceptional customer experience. Our Customer Care team promptly arranged a home inspection. A System Design Specialist carefully assessed the cabin’s issues and recommended a comprehensive solution: WaterGuard® for superior drainage, IceGuard® to prevent frozen discharge lines, CleanSpace® for effective crawl space encapsulation, and the DoubleSafe™ Sump Pump System to manage all levels of flooding.
Once the plan was set, our production team, led by an experienced foreman and dedicated installers, executed the installation with precision. Their mission was not only to implement our solutions but to provide the homeowners with peace of mind. Despite the complexity of the job, our team meticulously addressed each issue, transforming a major concern into a valuable asset.
By the time our work was complete, the homeowners were left with a basement and cabin that were not only ready for the market but also significantly improved. What started as a challenging situation evolved into a positive step toward their financial recovery, ensuring the value of their property was secured.
Is Water Getting Into Your Basement? Here’s How We Stop It for Good
For homeowners in Duluth, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Baxter, Elk River, Big Lake, Sauk Rapids and nearby St. Louis, Stearns, Sherburne, Benton, Crow Wing and Cass counties, a wet basement isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a threat to your home’s structure, your family’s health, and your property value. DBS Repair installs proven, permanent waterproofing systems that stop water at the source, not just manage the symptoms.
Interior Drainage and Sump Pump Systems:
Your First Line of Defense
The most effective way to stop basement flooding is to intercept water before it pools. DBS Repair installs the WaterGuard® perimeter drain system, placed where your foundation walls meet the floor to capture water driven in by hydrostatic pressure and route it away from your home automatically.
What our interior drainage system includes:
✅ DBS Repair Tip: A battery backup sump pump is especially important for Minnesota homes, because power outages often happen during the same spring rains, summer storms, and snowmelt events that flood basements.
Wall and Floor Crack Repair:
Seal the Source, Not Just the Surface
Cracks in basement walls and floors are the #1 entry point for groundwater. DBS Repair uses targeted repair products designed to flex with your foundation, not crack, shrink, or peel like generic sealants.
Our crack repair solutions:
Signs you have active crack leakage:
Window Wells, Stairways & Hatchway Waterproofing
Every opening into your basement is a potential flood entry point, especially in Minnesota communities with heavy snowmelt, freeze-thaw cycles, lake-effect moisture, clay soils, and saturated spring ground. DBS Repair waterproofs every vulnerable access point, not just the walls and floor.
Entry point solutions we install:
Humidity Control & Mold Prevention:
Stopping liquid water is only half the battle. Damp masonry constantly releases moisture vapor into your basement air, feeding mold, rotting wood framing, and degrading indoor air quality. DBS Repair addresses both.
Our humidity and air quality solutions:
Why humidity control matters for Minnesota homeowners:
Complete Waterproofing + Foundation Stabilization:
The Full Solution
Water damage and structural failure go hand in hand. When DBS Repair waterproofs your basement, we also assess your walls for bowing, cracking, or inward movement, and can install foundation stabilization systems at the same time to address both problems in one visit.
Combined waterproofing + stabilization includes:
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DBS Repair has been waterproofing, draining, and dehumidfying
basements in and around homes across Minnesota and Wisconsin,
from Duluth to Eau Claire, for nearly 15 years!
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basement waterproofing and encapsulation services.
Why Choose Us
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!
BBB Rating of A+
Over 40 Years of Industry Experience
Family Owned and Operated
Basement Waterproofing: What DBS Repair can do for you
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Minnesota homeowners in Duluth, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Baxter, Elk River, Big Lake, Sauk Rapids and surrounding counties can apply on the spot during their in-home appointment. No obligation.
Basement Waterproofing Service Areas in Minnesota
DBS Repair provides basement waterproofing for homeowners across Northern and Central Minnesota, including Duluth and St. Louis County, St. Cloud and Stearns County, Elk River and Sherburne County, Sauk Rapids and Benton County, plus Brainerd, Baxter, Crow Wing County, and Cass County.
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