Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

These homeowners from Mountain Iron, MN reached out to DBS for help stabilizing the lower level of their single-story home. This home was built in the 1950's and the foundation was cracked, bowing, and approaching failure when the customer called. 

DBS Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. Henrik measured the structural damage and created a custom plan to stabilize the cracked cinderblock foundation walls. PowerBrace™ wall support beams were recommended to permanently stabilize this foundation. No external excavation is required with this stabilization system and progress is benchmarked on an annual basis to correct sheering. 

DBS Foreman Osia Williams worked hard with his production crew to install 13 PowerBrace™ wall support beams. This home is now healthy, safe, and comfortable. This project was installed with a 75-year nationally backed warranty! 

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.

A homeowner from Little Falls, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their unsupported crawl space. One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free quote for our SmartJack® Support System. One of our crews installed our SmartJack® System in the crawl space to provide permanent stability to the foundation.

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.

This homeowner contacted DBS after noticing settling and cracking in the rear of their garage and basement beneath it. With the garage floor made of concrete spanning over the basement, and the property located on the Mississippi River with limited access due to a retaining wall drop-off, the challenge lies in stabilizing and lifting the rear wall of the garage.

When our Design Specialist went out of the property, he recommended the installation of push piers the stabilize and lift the rear wall of the garage. Despite challenges in access and landscaping, our crew went out to the property and successfully installed 8 push piers that were 12-50' below the foundation. Once the project was complete, the homeowner was happy with the final outcome!