Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

This homeowner in Kinney, MN wanted to find a solution for their foundation walls. The walls needed to be structurally sound so the owner could sell the home without worry.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went out to the home and conducted a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowners. After a careful inspection, Henrik recommended our PowerBrace® Wall Bracing System.

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project. These steel i-beams are fastened to the joists of the floors and ceiling and are able to permanently stabilize the walls. They can also be adjusted in order to straighten the wall back to its original position.

This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is stable and ready for the market!

This homeowner in Kinney, MN was looking to sell their home but needed to find a solution to improve the state of the unstable foundation walls.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted the homeowner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Henrik recommended our GeoLock™ Wall Anchoring System.

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project with help from his Co-Foreman Rowan Wentworth. This solution is connected to parts both inside and outside of the home. They are then pulled together in order to straighten and stabilize the wall.

This home is stable and ready to be put on the market!

This cabin in Tower, MN was first built in 1895. After owning this property since the 1960's, they've noticed some significant issues with the cabin's foundation and crawl space. Concerned about protecting this family heirloom, the owners contacted DBS for a permanent solution.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. It was determined that a lift procedure was needed to address foundation settlement, as well as some supplemental support. Jose Valenzuela and his crew installed 100+ feet of supplemental support beam beneath the home and then drove 6 HelixPro® piers into the ground to support the structure. These piers are driven through the soil, down to the strata layer of rock, providing solid support to the space.

The owner was happy with the work done, and can continue to enjoy this cabin retreat with family for years to come!

A homeowner from Soudan, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their sinking cabin foundation. One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free quote for our Cabin Pier System. One of our crews removed the old foundation supports and replaced each of them with out helical piers to permanently stabilize the cabin's foundation. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind from foundation issues!

This cabin in Tower, MN had issues with sinking and settling. Its block foundation walls were shifting and one side was leaning towards the lake. Looking for a permanent solution, they called DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate for foundation repair. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo has diagnosed structural issues in hundreds of homes and cabins in Minnesota and Wisconsin. After giving this cabin a thorough inspection, he suggested our helical piering system. Because the west wall was migrating outward toward the lake, he included helical tiebacks to ensure that the helical piers installed would not push outward as the foundation has moved in the past.

Installer Dakota King led this project, installing supplemental steel beams beneath the cabin first. This will provide more horizontal support to the structure. From there, Dakota and his team drove 8 helical piers into the ground to stabilize and support the weight of the cabin. 

This cabin is now permanently stabilized and will remain a family retreat for years to come.