Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

The owner of this home in Minneapolis, MN rents the property out through Airbnb. They noticed that the home was experiencing issues with uneven floors, and wanted to repair the issue to ensure that their renters would be safe in the home.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist recommended our SmartJack® System.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they installed the main steel beam and 9 SmartJack® supports to stabilize the flooring above.

Now that the flooring has been leveled out, the property owner will not need to worry anymore about the safety of their renters.

The owners of this home in Minneapolis, MN noticed that their crawlspace was kicking up a lot of dust into the living spaces of their home, and noticed that their basement felt colder than usual. Looking for a solution to their issues, they reached out to DBS.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowners. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist recommended our insulation services to help keep the basement warm and our crawlspace encapsulation to help mitigate dust.

Foreman Nick Woods II led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they installed a layer of CleanSpace® water vapor barrier in the crawlspace to seal off the space.

The crawlspace has been properly air sealed and insulated, and the homeowners will be able to relax more comfortably in their warmer and healthier environment.

This Minneapolis, MN homeowner was experiencing cold air seeping into the bottom of their home, which pushes the warm air out of the top of the home. The owner needed a permanent fix, so they turned to DBS for a solution. 

Design specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted this homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate to help their home. Following the inspection, Henrik suggested the owners insulate the top area of their home in order to stop the cold air from seeping in and keep the warm air from escaping. 

Foreman Raeshawn Pelfrey led the installation of this solution, along with a team. The team installed closed-cell spray polyurethane foam to insulate the home. This spray foam effectively seals off air infiltration while creating a moisture barrier. Along with the insulation benefits, this spray foam also adds strength to the framing and sheathing of the structure.

This homeowner can now relax knowing the warm air they want is staying where they need it. 

The owner of this home in Fridley, MN had a recommendation to encapsulate their crawlspace to mitigate radon radiation and help warm the living space floors. They also had issues with pests. Looking for a solution, they reached out to DBS.

A Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist generated a free quote for our Crawlspace Encapsulation Service.

A DBS Foreman led the installation on this project with assistance from a crew. Together they first installed a layer of dimpled drainage matting to help regulate water flow underneath the layers of material. Next, they laid down panels of TerraBlock™ foam insulation for blocking frost. Finally, they sealed the space with CleanSpace® water vapor barrier. To finish the project, the crew sprayed closed-cell polyurethane spray foam insulation on the vertical walls of the crawlspace.

Now that the crawlspace has been properly encapsulated, the homeowner will be able to relax more comfortably in their warm, healthy home.

The owner of this home in Minneapolis, MN noticed several cracks throughout their home near doors, windows, and other areas of the home. The main beam in the basement was also bowing downwards (see image below). Looking for a solution to their foundation problems, they reached out to DBS.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After the inspection, they generated a free quote for our SmartJack®  System to solve the foundation issues.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 3 SmartJack® supports in the basement in order to level the flooring above.

Now that the home has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind as the SmartJack® System should prevent further cracking from occurring throughout the home.