Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

These Aitkin, MN homeowners had a basement that transitioned into a crawlspace. They noticed some structural issues with sagging floors and faulty support beams. In search of a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS.

DBS Design Specialist Rich Johnsen provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the problem. DBS Foreman Kevin Steffey and his production crew installed 5 Smartjack® stabilization beams as well as a supplemental support beam to replace the beam as seen in the photo.  

This home now has safe and stable floors to enjoy year-round!

The owner of this newly purchased cabin in Aitkin, MN wanted to stabilize the structure before moving on with interior renovations. They contacted DBS for help with this stabilization and lifting project. 

Design Specialist Zach Guilliams assisted this homeowner in a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Zach provided a quote for our SmartJack® Support System. 

Foreman Osia Williams led a team in the installation of this project. Together, the team installed these jack systems to evenly distribute the weight of the structure. Once the structure is stabilized, the jacks are lifted in order to raise the cabin and create a level floor once again. This minimizes sagging and will be the last solution for this owner. 

With this new solution, this homeowner can continue with other renovations and create the perfect cabin for their family. 

This homeowner in Aitkin, MN was concerned with how far the foundation wall has moved. They wanted a permanent and professional solution, so they reached out to DBS for help.

James Miller assisted this homeowner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful and thorough inspection, James recommended our PowerBrace® Wall Bracing System.

Foreman Fred Bozvay led the installation of this project with help from a team. Together, the team attached a bracket to the ceiling joist and attached the bottom of the beam to the concrete footing. This beam will provide support so the wall will not move any further and it can also be adjusted over time to straighten the wall back to its original position. 

This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is safe, secure, and stable. 

The owner of this home in Aitkin, MN reached out to us looking for a solution to their unsupported foundation.

One of our Design Specialists went to to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist created a quote for our pier system.

Our crew came out to install the piers under the home. They installed main beams to help support the weight of the home and drove the piers into the ground to permanently stabilize the foundation. 

Now that the foundation issues have been repaired, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind.

Before tackling the homeowner's challenge in Aitkin, MN—where a two-story garage on a monolithic slab had settled by 2-3 inches—our objective was clear: to restore safety and stability. We selected our proven solutions: the Helicast™ Grouted Helical Pile System and the SmartJack® System.

The before and after photos vividly showcase how our system precisely realigned the structure, demonstrating our commitment to not only performing a repair but also delivering an exceptional experience. These impressive results are a testament to our dedication to providing durable and reliable solutions for your home.