Before & After

Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

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Preserving Family Legacy in Black River Falls: Stabilizing a Historic Cabin for Generations to Come

Tucked away in Black River Falls, WI, stood a cabin cherished through generations since the 1930s. Aging and eager for expansion, it required our touch for preservation and future legacies. Notice in the photo the transformation brought by our Helical Pier solution - rectifying foundation concerns with precision. We ensured the home not only endured but was also primed for adding spaces and making memories, setting the stage for its next chapter to be passed on with assurance.

Stabilizing Uneven Floors in Cotton, MN

In Cotton, MN, a homeowner was facing challenges with an aging foundation and uneven flooring, as visible in the before photo. To resolve this, we installed a Helical Pier System to stabilize the foundation, enhancing stability and structural integrity. Alongside this, our SmartJack® System was used to support and level the crawl space beams, improving floor support and reducing inefficiencies. As shown in the after photo, the foundation has been permanently secured, eliminating future leveling concerns and restoring the homeowner’s peace of mind.

Piering in Cotton, MN

In the heart of Cotton, MN, on Memorial Day, a home's foundation was on the brink of failure, threatening the entire structure with collapse. As you can see in the 'before' photo, disaster seemed imminent. Coming to the rescue, our dedicated team at DBS employed our best-in-class Helical Pier system to secure and stabilize the foundation. Notice in the 'after' photo, the remarkable transformation. Our commitment to providing a reliable solution saved the day, ensuring the homeowner's peace of mind for years to come.

Future deck supported in Cotton, MN with Helical Pier foundation system

In Cotton, MN, a homeowner is preparing to build a deck designed to support bunk houses—but before construction begins, they wanted to ensure long-term stability. The original site, shown in the first photo, was just bare ground awaiting a solid start. That’s where our Helical Pier System came in. These engineered steel piers were drilled deep into the earth to reach stable soil, creating a dependable foundation for the future deck. As seen in the second photo, the piers are in place and ready to carry the load. Now, this project has a rock-solid start—built to last before the first board is even laid.

Shifting Foundation in Stone Lake, WI Fixed with Wall Support

This 1930's home in Stone Lake, WI had issues with shifting blocks in the foundation wall. Over the past 10 years, the homeowner noticed the problem worsening. Wanting to protect the investment in their home, they contacted us for a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation work. 

DBS Design Specialist James Miller visited the home and performed a thorough diagnosis, assessing the basement wall cracking. His action plan for the block walls in the basement was to install our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System.

DBS Foreman Joe Harris installed 6 PowerBrace™ I-beams. Our team anchored the beams to the basement concrete, as well as to the rim joists in the ceiling. These beams will be tightened overtime to restore the wall's original position.

The homeowners were happy with the work done and can now count on a safe and supported basement.

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DBS Residential Solutions, Inc.
5116 Jean Duluth Road Suite 300
Duluth, MN 55803
1-218-955-7945


DBS Residential Solutions, Inc.
6900 Shady Oak Rd Suite #120
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
1-763-634-8384

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