Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Howard Lake, MN reached out to DBS regarding a wall issue they were experiencing in their garage. The wall was old and beginning to bow quite a bit in one corner. DBS sent out a crew to install the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System for the garage to help stabilize it, as shown in the photos.

These homeowners in Barnum, MN reached out to DBS for help stabilizing the foundation of their home. The basement walls were cracked and beginning to bow. 

DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the home, Nathan recommended installing PowerBrace™ support beams to stabilize the walls. The home was stabilized by Foreman Jason Foster and his production crew. 

This home is now healthy, safe, and comfortable! 

The owner of this home in Barnum, MN reached out to DBS after becoming concerned about their tenant's safety as the basement walls were bowed and cracked.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner and after a thorough inspection recommended our PowerBrace® Wall Bracing System.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 8 PowerBrace® i-beams in the basement of the home. The PowerBrace® system comes with a 75-year warranty against the additional movement, ensuring that once installed, the wall will be permanently stabilized. Brackets at the top of each PowerBrace® can be tightened during dry seasons in an attempt to straighten the wall back to its original position as well.

Now that the home has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner can have peace of mind and not need to worry about the safety of their tenants.

The owners of this home in Barnum, MN noticed that their windows were hard to open, caused by their sinking crawl space foundation. They reached out to DBS in hopes of finding a solution

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

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed the main steel beam and 11 SmartJack® supports underneath in order to permanently stabilize the foundation. The crew also installed a layer of CleanSpace® water vapor barrier on the ground and applied spray foam to the vertical walls in order to provide some insulation to the space.

Now that the home has been stabilized and insulated, the homeowners can relax with peace of mind and their crawl space is maintenance-free.

Before, this Grand Marais home faced the daunting prospect of foundation caving, posing a severe threat to its longevity and safety – as clearly depicted in the first photo. Thanks to our PowerBrace™ system, seen in the after photo, we've not only stabilized the structure but also laid the foundation for years of secure, worry-free homeowner ship. Through our dedication to remarkable service and reliable solutions, we're ensuring this home stands strong for generations to come.