Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

The owners of this home in Mountain Iron, MN was experiencing issues with a bowing wall in their basement. Their wall was tilting so badly that you could see the change of degree without using a level. Looking for a solution, the owners reached out to DBS. 

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate of the problem. After completing a thorough inspection, Henrik educated the owners on what was happening. Cracking and bowing occur in foundations when holes infill soil around the walls changes with moisture levels. As the soil moisture increases, it expands and pushes against the walls, and as it dries, it leaves voids for water to fill into the next time it rains. Henrik suggested installing the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System to solve their issue.

A Foreman led the installation for this project and with the help of a team, they installed 22 PowerBrace™ I-beams. The PowerBrace™ I-beams were secured to the rim joists in the basement with a steel bracket that allows for tightening during dry seasons in an attempt to straighten the wall. Once installed, the PowerBrace™ System guarantees that the wall will not experience any additional cracking or bowing, and it is backed with a 75-year warranty.

The home has been permanently stabilized with the help of DBS, and the homeowners can now relax safely and comfortably in their homes without worrying about their walls completely failing.

While cleaning their home's basement, this Mountain Iron, MN homeowner discovered cracks in their basement walls. Wanting to address the situation, the homeowner trusted DBS to find the perfect solution for their home.

Design Specialist James Miller assisted this homeowner in a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, James recommended our PowerBrace® Support System and provided a quote for the homeowner.

Foreman Osia Williams led a team in the installation of this project. Together, the team installed 4 PowerBrace® i-beams. These steel beams are secured with brackets to the rim and floor joists. These beams prevent any further movement of the walls and can be adjusted in order to restore the wall back to its original position.

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

This home in Mountain Iron, MN was suffering from bowing foundation walls. Without addressing this issue, the owner was risking wall failure in their home. They reached out to DBS for help.

Design Specialist Jake Gilmer assisted the owner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Jake recommended our GeoLock™ Wall Anchoring System. 

Foreman Greg Owens led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together, the crew installed this anchor system to stabilize and reposition the wall. This system connected the inside of the home to the solid and stable soil outside of the home, leaving the wall stable and unmovable. 

Reach out to DBS today for help with your foundation issues!

Upon returning to his Saint Paul home, with intentions to settle down for good, the homeowner recognized the pressing need to address the sagging foundation depicted in the 'before' photo, especially with plans to refinish the basement. As evident in the 'after' photo, we've revamped this future forever home with our top-of-the-line technology. We've implemented WaterGuard® for unparalleled drainage, IceGuard® to combat harsh Minnesota freezes, and CleanSpace® to ensure a dry environment. By utilizing GeoLock™ Channel Anchor and PowerBrace™ systems, we've fortified his space, providing a solid and secure foundation. Now, he can anticipate a steadfast and revitalized home base, all thanks to our commitment to durability and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

The owner of this home in Little Falls, MN reached out to us looking for help with sagging floors in their crawl space.

One of our Design Specialists went 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 SmartJack® System. 

One of our Foreman went out to lead the installation of the project with help from a crew. Together they installed the SmartJack® System in the crawl space to permanently stabilize the floors above.

The homeowner can now relax with peace of mind.