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The owner of this cabin in Palisade, MN wanted to stabilize their foundation before moving forward with siding and other remodeling projects. Their old foundation was composed of old wooden posts that had settled into the ground over time, causing some of them to tilt as the cabin shifted. Looking for a solution, they reached out to DBS.
Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went to the cabin to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owner. After a thorough inspection, Henrik recommended and quoted our pier system to solve their foundation issues.
A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 15 helical piers to permanently stabilize the cabin foundation. Each pier is backed with a 25-year transferrable warranty against movement, ensuring that the cabin owner can invest in remodeling projects with peace of mind.
These homeowners in Palisade, MN wanted to find a solution for their struggling foundation walls. Soil expansive was causing the walls to shift, so the owners reached out to DBS for help.
Design Specialist Zach Guilliams went out to the home to help the owners with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, our CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcement System was recommended and a quote was provided.
Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project with help from a team. These straps are made from materials that are 10x stronger than steel. These straps stop the wall from moving any further and stabilize the home.
These homeowners can now relax knowing their home is safe and secure.
The owner of this home in Mountain Iron, MN had issues with their basement foundation walls. There was a large degree of bowing and a horizontal crack split the wall in half. The owner reached out to DBS after being referred to us by a friend.
A Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist explained that as the basement walls settled over time, it caused cracks in the garage flooring above. The horizontal cracks occurred as the fill soil outside of the basement walls settled and applied pressure, bowing the walls inward.
A Foreman led the installation of this project. With the help of a crew, they installed 12 PowerBrace™ I-beams to permanently stabilize the walls. The PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System is backed with a 75-year warranty against movement to ensure peace of mind.
Now that the foundation has been properly stabilized, the owner can relax comfortably knowing that their home is safe.
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!