Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Duluth contacted DBS looking for a solution to the sinking floor on the main level of their home. They were had added some telescoping support beams in the basement to stabilize the floors, but they had not permanently remedied the uneven and bouncy floors in the main level. 

DBS Design Specialist Natha Schroeder visited the home and provided a thorough inspection and free estimate for structural work. He designed a plan that would add a section of supplemental beam to the basement. This beam would be held up by vertical SmartJack® supports.

DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and his basement repair crew completed this basement support project. They installed a SmartJack® System consisting of 5 vertical beams. These vertical supports attach to the ceiling joists and concrete floor via steel brackets. 

After our team completed a lift procedure in the basement, the main level of the home was permanently stabilized and protected against further movement. 

DBS customers in Eden Prairie, MN recently purchased this 1970s home. They had several home improvement projects in mind but wanted to address their crawl space immediately so they contacted DBS for more information on our crawl space encapsulation service.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. He recommended crawl space encapsulation for the musty, dirt crawl space. Because this home has a slew of projects to get through, they decided to start with insulated the crawl space. 

DBS Foreman Nick Woods II and his insulation team worked in this crawl space to install spray foam to the exterior walls of the crawl space. Spray foam expands upon application to fill gaps and cracks, preventing airflow and moisture from flowing freely into the crawl space. 

The owners were happy with the work done and plan to complete their crawl space encapsulation with a vapor barrier in the near future.

This Minneapolis, MN home was built in the 1970s. Last year, the homeowner noticed the sunroom was sloping and in need of some structural help. The owners decided to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate for our foundation repair service. 

A DBS Design Specialist in Foundation Repair visited the home for a thorough inspection. After measuring movement in the home and crawl space, a plan to stabilize the sinking sunroom floors was created.

DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and his crew began the stabilization by installing 24 feet of supplemental beam to offer more horizontal support for the space. Beneath it, they installed 4 SmartJacks and completed a lift procedure to transfer the weight of the home to stable soil. 

Homeowners in Minneapolis, MN wanted to encapsulate their crawl space to improve comfort in the wintertime. Their cold, drafty floors were a result of an under-insulated crawl space. Looking for a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate.

Design Specialist Austin Burley is a Design Specialist for our Dr. Energy Saver® service. He visited the home to provide a thorough inspection and solution for the home. He designed a plan that included removing the old insulation and installing our full encapsulation system; first drainage matting, next crawl space insulation, and finally, a CleanSpace® vapor barrier.

Foreman Nick Woods II led the install of this project, transforming the space into healthy, safe, and comfortable!

Homeowners in Blaine, MN had lived in their home for 2 years when they realized there were issues in the crawl space. Plumbing issues and poor drainage caused water to collect and musty, moldy conditions ensued. Looking for an expert opinion on the best action for their home, they called DBS! 

Henry Jungbauer is a Design Specialist for the DBS Dr. Energy Saver service. As an expert in crawl spaces and attics, he was able to diagnose the home's issues. DBS Foreman Nick Woods II led the installation of our total crawl space encapsulation system. This consists of drainage matting, crawl space insulation, a vapor barrier, and a SmartDrain. 

This system will mitigate moisture and protect the home from cold conditions in the winter.