Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

The owner of this home in Poplar, WI reached out to DBS for help with bowing walls in their basement.

A DBS Design Specialist went out to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist recommended our PowerBrace® Wall Bracing System.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 12 PowerBrace® i-beams along the interior side of the basement walls to permanently stabilize the foundation. Each i-beam is backed with a 75-year warranty against the movement, so the homeowner can rest assured of the solution to their bowing wall issue.

The owner of this boathouse in Brule, WI reached out to DBS looking for help with their sinking boathouse and unlevel bridge.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owner. After a thorough inspection, Henrik recommended our cabin pier system.

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed piers below the boathouse and bridge in order to level both structures.

Now that both structures have been leveled, the owner can relax with peace of mind knowing that the boathouse has been permanently stabilized and can be passed down to future generations.

A homeowner in Minong, WI reached out to DBS regarding the concrete slab of their garage. That slab was beginning to settle, which can cause further structural damage. In need of a solution, they reached out to DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate. It was determined that the slab would have a set of piers installed to stabilize the structure and prevent further settling, as shown in the picture. These piers are capable of stabilizing very heavy loads, which make them ideal for structural support.

Cabin owners in Lake Nebagamon, WI had considerable sinking on one end of the home. This caused settling in the foundation, creating cracks in the basement floor and allowing water to reach the home. Worried about the issue getting worse, they reached out to DBS for a permanent solution. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo is an expert foundation repair. After visiting the home and providing a free, no-obligation estimate for the work done, Henrik determined that the home needed assistance from our structural, waterproofing, and concrete repair teams. 

Our Basement Repair Foreman Zach Royer and his production crew removed concrete on the interior of the home in order to install 4 push piers. From there, they performed a lift procedure. These galvanized steel piers were hydraulically driven into the ground to weight-bearing soils. The weight of the home was then transferred to the competent soil. One that was completed, our concrete repair team took over to lift and level the area where the poured slad has sunken. 

The cabin owners were happy with the work done and can now depend on a safe and comfortable home for years to come. 

Nestled on the shores of Lake Nebagamon, WI, this beloved family boathouse, with a history that spans generations, faced a serious challenge as its foundation began to tilt and weaken. With the summer waves of the lake adding to the instability, the safety and longevity of the boathouse were in jeopardy, sparking concern for its preservation.

Determined to safeguard this lakeside gem, we stepped in to restore its strength. As shown in the before photo, the damage was evident, but our solution lay in the precision and reliability of Helical Piers. Fast forward to the after photo—the transformation is clear. The foundation is now solid and secure, ensuring the boathouse can withstand both the elements and the test of time. We are proud to have played a part in preserving this family’s lakeside retreat for many years to come.