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A homeowner in Hayward, WI was experiencing issues with leaking water in the newly finished basement of their cabin, and reached out to DBS for some assistance. After thorough inspections, it was determined that the finished walls would need to have the EverLast™ Finished Wall Restoration panels installed for a more updated waterproofing system. This product is ideal for repairing water damaged drywall, and also adds better insulation for a more warm and comfortable area. The results turned out great, and the photos of the finished product can be seen here.
In Hayward, WI, a homeowner was experiencing their concrete slab sinking outside of the back door and reached out to DBS for a solution. A Design Specialist visited and offered a free, no-obligation estimate for the concrete repair service. It was determined that our crew would install PolyLevel® to lift and level the concrete slab. The transition from beginning to end was very apparent, as you can see the slab had sunk about 1 to 2 inches from the house, and after PolyLevel®, it was back to the desired position.
These homeowners in Hayward, WI reached out to DBS after their basement crawlspace had multiple inches of water and the existing sump pump was completely flooded out.
Design Specialist Hunter Riley provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work and created a plan of action for waterproofing the space.
DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and his production crew got to work by removing many gallons of water and preparing the damp earth for the waterproofing process. A new TripleSafe™ Sump Pump was installed in the basement and CleanSpace® waterproofing material was placed along the walls of the crawlspace and the flooring.
These homeowners now enjoy a dry, safe and clean basement that can now be used for storage!
The owner of this home in Hayward, WI reached out to DBS looking for a foundation stabilization solution.
A DBS Design Specialist went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist quoted our pier system.
A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed piers beneath the home in order to permanently stabilize it.
Now that the home has been stabilized, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind.
This Hayward, WI cabin owners was in need of a permanent solution for their cabin foundation. As seen in the before photo, the foundation was cracking and shifting, in threat of collapsing in certain areas.
After hearing about us from their neighbor, they called DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate with our Design Specialist Rich Johnsen. He diagnosed the foundation issues beneath the cabin and designed a custom solution for the homeowners using two different wal support systems.
Foreman Nick Burley and his crew installed 4 GeoLock™ Wall Plates and Earth Anchors to the failing foundation wall. This system uses the heavy-duty anchors in and connects them to plates on the wall interior wall. Connected with long, galvanized rods, these anchors are tightened to straighten the wall over time and provide maximum support. The team also installed a PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System. This is meant to support walls from further movement and can be tightened over time, in order to restore the walls to their original position. The PowerBrace™ beams are zinc-plated and backed with a 75-year warranty against movement.
The customer was happy with the work done and now had a permanent solution they can count on for years to come.