Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

In hopes of a fun retirement project, this homeowner decided to redo their basement in Cloquet, MN. However, before they were able to get started, they knew they had to get work done in their crawlspace since the previous contractor cut corners. Needing a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS for help. 

Design Specialist Zach Guilliams assisted the homeowner in a free no-obligation estimate in order to find the best possible solution for this home. After a close inspection, Zach recommended that the homeowner have a SmartJack® Support System installed. 

Foreman Osia Williams led a team in the installation of this project. Together, the team installed a total of 5 SmartJack® Systems in order to evenly distribute the weight of the structure. These steel jacks are able to be adjusted in order to level the house and stabilize the whole structure. This adjustable system will work for years to come due to the fact that our SmartJack® Systems are rust-resistant. 

This homeowner can now continue their retirement project knowing that no corners were cut and their home has a lasting solution. 

The owner of this home in Cloquet, MN reached out to DBS in hopes of finding a solution to their foundation settlement issues.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist recommended our piering system.

A Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 4 HelixPro® helical piers underneath the home to replace the failing foundation posts. 

Now that the home has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind from the issue. 

The owner of this home in Cloquet, MN reached out to DBS in hopes of finding a solution to their sinking front porch.

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

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 4 helical piers underneath the porch in order to properly support it. 

Now that the porch has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner will be able to relax and enjoy their front porch with peace of mind.

This home in Cloquet, MN was suffering from a sagging, unsupported floor. The owners wanted to find a solution that was guaranteed to last, so they reached out to DBS for help.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted the owners with a free, no-obligation estimate. Henrik conducted a careful inspection and, once finished, provided a recommendation and quote for our SmartJack® Support System.

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together, the crew used these jack systems to evenly distribute the weight of the structure and lift the floor.

These owners can now relax knowing their home is fully stable and supported.

The owner of this home in Cloquet, MN reached out to DBS in hopes of finding a solution to their cracked basement walls.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, they recommended our closed-cell polyurethane spray foam and PowerBrace® Wall Bracing System.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. The crew installed polyurethane spray foam over the walls of the home in order to provide some insulation to the area because the walls were so severely cracked. They installed the PowerBrace® System to provide permanent stabilization to the walls. The i-beams are anchored to the concrete slab in the basement as well as the rim joists of the home to ensure that the PowerBrace® System can hold steady.

Now that the repairs in the basement have been made, the homeowner can relax more comfortably in their home without worrying about an unsafe basement.