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A homeowner near Britt, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their wet, unsupported basement 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 Basement Waterproofing and PowerBrace® Systems. One of our crews installed our WaterGuard® french drains and CleanSpace® water vapor barrier in the basement to thoroughly waterproof the space. They also installed our PowerBrace® Wall Bracing System to stabilize the foundation walls permanently.
DBS received a call that a home in Pengilly was having trouble with their wall stabilization, so DBS sent our Design Specialist, Jace Alli, to the home to make sure the home was stable. Jace recommended that we install PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System to support the home and make sure it’s a safe environment for the family.
The owners of this home in Pengilly, MN were experiencing issues with cracking in their basement foundation walls. After being referred to DBS by an employee, the owners called to set up an estimate.
A DBS Design Specialist went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist informed the owners of DBS's PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System. The PowerBrace™ System would permanently stabilize the wall and could potentially straighten the wall over time as there are brackets at the top of each PowerBrace™ I-beam that can be tightened during dry periods.
A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project. With assistance from a crew, they installed 7 PowerBrace™ I-beams to permanently stabilize the foundation wall. Each PowerBrace™ I-beam is backed with a 75-year warranty against movement.
Now that the foundation has been properly stabilized, the owners can relax peacefully in their homes.
This homeowner in Pengilly, MN was unhappy with the instability of their foundational walls. A large horizontal crack and bowing had appeared due to external soil pressure.
A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, our PowerBrace® System was recommended and a quote was provided.
A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with help from a team. These steel i-beam braces are able to stabilize the wall and prevent any further movement. They can also be adjusted in order to straighten the wall back into its original position.
The new owner of this home in Keewatin, MN was worried about their floor collapsing as it was sagging towards the center. They contacted DBS after spending time looking for promising solutions.
Design Specialist Jake Gilmer visited the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner and after a thorough inspection he filled them in on how our SmartJack® System could solve the foundation issue.
Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of this project. With help from a team, they installed 2 SmartJack® supports and replaced the main beam in the basement with a sturdy steel beam. The SmartJack® supports and the addition of the beam will work together to properly support the sagging floors in the home.
Now that the floors have been permanently stabilized, the homeowner will be able to have peace of mind and not worry about their floors collapsing.