Before & After Photos

When basements flood it is often caused by the water that gathers around the base of the home finding a path of least resistance directly into the home. In order to reduce the amount of water gathering around the base of the home we give it a better path to follow. Having a drain tile installed in this home helps to direct water that could potentially enter from under and around the home into the drain tile which leads to the sump pump that carries the water away from the home. Our typical waterproofing system is installed with our CleanSpace wall poly which helps with the additional water that finds its way in through the walls. Our system allows that water to pass through the walls and then directs it into the drain tile. When a complete perimeter system is in place the homeowner will no longer have to worry about water entering from the base and walls of the home. 

This homeowner was experiencing issues caused by many significant cracks that made their way across the foundation of the home. In this situation where the foundation could easily be repaired from the inside, our Foundation Specialist recommended we use Power Braces to permanently stabilize the foundation. This solution was implemented across the whole home and the homeowner no longer has worsening concerns with the structural security of their home. 

This Duluth, MN homeowner wanted to make sure the foundation of her home was in good condition. The corner of the basement had cracks along the bricks, showing unwanted movement. One evening while watching television she saw a commercial about DBS so she decided to reach out for a free estimate. Following a friendly phone call with the office staff, an appointment was made to have System Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo make a trip out to the home to do a free thorough inspection of her basement and provide a no-obligation estimate. Henrik came out and after doing the inspection explained to the homeowner a solution for the issues she was having. Her best option would be to install PowerBraces™ along the walls of the foundation to prevent the wall from moving even further. She and Henrik then came to a comfortable price agreement and a date was set to have Foreman, Kevin Steffey and his crew come out to perform the installation. When it came time for the installation, Kevin let the homeowner know their plan and gave her brief updates throughout the job. Once the sturdy PowerBrace™ wall reinforcement system was installed, the homeowner no longer had to worry about the foundation concerns.

This Duluth, MN homeowner noticed that their basement wall was beginning to bow outward. Concerned with the foundation, they called DBS to come out and give a free estimate for foundation wall repair. Upon the inspection, Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo, was able to diagnose and find a solution for their bowing wall. Foreman, Casey Healy and his team installed PowerBraces to secure the bowing wall. The customer was happy and relieved that their wall was now secure. 

This homeowner called DBS with some concerns about their basement wall. Over time the wall had cracked and had started to bow in. The homeowner realized that they should not wait any longer to fix this issue. Design Specialist, Royce Bunn visited the home and found a quality solution to the problem. Foreman, Casey Healy and his team installed Powerbraces to help stabilize the wall. The crew also installed a WaterGuard system to help remove excess seeping water.