Before & After Photos

Faced with ongoing water intrusion in their Minneapolis home, the homeowners were in a bind, especially wary of disrupting their basement bathroom. As you can see in the before photo, one wall was persistently damp, a lingering reminder of the threat below. Enter our solution: WaterGuard®. Notice in the after photo how seamlessly we integrated this highly effective waterproofing system, offering a custom, non-intrusive approach that respected the homeowner's space and wishes. A year of challenges turned into a future of dry, worry-free living. We're proud to provide not just solutions, but peace of mind—with minimal disruption to your home and lifestyle.

The owners of this home in Columbia Heights, MN reached out to us looking for help with their wet basement.

A DBS Design Specialists visited the home to run a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist created a quote for our basement waterproofing service.

Foreman Glen Olcott led the installation of this project with help from a crew. The crew came out to install WaterGuard® french drains around the basement and also installed the TripleSafe™ sump pump in order to thoroughly waterproof the space.

Now that the basement has been waterproofed, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind.

Tackling a damp basement in Columbia Heights, MN, was a must for ensuring peace of mind for the homeowners. Initially, as you can see in the "before" photo, water intrusion was a constant worry, leaving the space unusable and vulnerable to damage. Our solution? A comprehensive waterproofing system including CleanSpace®  to seal walls, WaterGuard® for efficient drainage, and a reliable DoubleSafe™ sump pump, as illustrated in the "after" photo. The result is a dry, worry-free basement ready for any purpose – a testament to our mission of providing lasting, reliable solutions and peace of mind to homeowners.

Homeowners from Blaine, Minnesota reached out to DBS for help keeping their basement dry. Over time water was pooling and causing damage to the walls along with musty odors throughout the home. 

DBS Design Specialist Scott Giles went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. Scott assessed the damage and identified where water was entering. He recommended installing CleanSpace® vapor barrier, WaterGuard® french drainage system, and a TripleSafe™ sump pump. This home was repaired by DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and his production crew. 

This home is now dry, odor-free, and healthy!

The owner of this home in Blaine, MN noticed that her belongings in their basement were getting ruined during rainy seasons. They wanted a safe and dry basement to be able to finish part of the space eventually. In hopes of finding a solution, they reached out to DBS.

A DBS Design Specialist went to their home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate of the issue. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist provided a solution to their issue, a french drain system. The Design Specialist came up with a design proposal on the spot so that the homeowner was able to get an idea of how much the installation of the system would cost.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed a WaterGuard®french drain system around the perimeter of the basement interior by jackhammering trenches, placing the drains inside, and finishing off the project with concrete for a flush finish with the floor. The crew also installed a CleanSpace® water vapor barrier on the walls to help direct leaks behind the material down into the drains.

Now that the home has been properly waterproofed, the homeowner can relax more comfortably knowing that their belongings will be free of further water damage.