Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

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.

The owner of this home in Grand Marais, MN reached out to DBS with concerns about bowing walls.

Design Specialist Rich Johnsen went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, Rich recommended our PowerBrace® Wall Bracing System.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. They installed 5 PowerBrace® i-beams along the walls in order to permanently stabilize them. Over time the system can be tightened in an attempt to straighten the walls back to their original position.

The homeowner can relax with peace of mind not having to worry about bowing walls.

The owner of this cabin in Grand Marais, MN reached out to DBS with help on the sinking foundation underneath their cabin.

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

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed the SmartJack® System underneath the cabin to replace the old failing and sunken concrete blocks. 

The homeowner can now relax with peace of mind knowing that the cabin has been permanently stabilized.

This customer contacted DBS after experiencing a water issue and bowing that required immediate attention. They wanted to have peace of mind again regarding the resolution of the wall-related issues that were reoccurring. When our Design Specialist came out to the property and recommended our waterproofing and foundation support services to help permanently fix these issues.

When our crew was able to get out to the property, they installed six levers to help with the stabilization of the foundation. The project proceeded smoothly with no major issues, leaving the customer exceptionally pleased.

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.