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.

A home in Mountain Iron, MN had a basement wall that was starting to cave inwards, and this concerned the owner. They had a Design Specialist visit their home and provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the wall repair service. It was determined that the wall would need to have the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System installed along it to provide maximum support for the structure, with the hopes of eventually having the wall shift back to its original position. 

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.