Before & After

Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

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Boat House Repair in Minnesota

The owner of this boathouse in Backus, MN reached out to us looking for a solution to solve the unstable wall.

Design Specialist James Miller went out to run a free estimate appointment for the homeowner. After taking several measurements and photos, he created a quote for our Geo-Lock™ Wall Anchor System.

Foreman Fred Bozay led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed Geo-Lock™ Wall Anchors along the wall to permanently stabilize the foundation.

The owner can now relax with peace of mind!

Foundation of Historic Home in Gheen, MN Restored

This historic home in Gheen, MN was in disrepair and had significant trouble with the foundation. Wanting to revive this building, the owner contacted us for a permanent solution.

A DBS Design Specialist visited the home and provided a thorough, free, no-obligation estimate. It was determined that significant supplemental support was needed.  Kevin Steffey, one of our Production Managers was the foreman for the project. The three main crawl space support beams were replace to restore support along the length of the building. Kevin and his crew then drilled 8 HelixPro® helical piers into the ground to support the structure's foundation and crawl space.

The homeowners can now rest easy knowing that this foundation has been restored.

SmartJack® Support System Installed Under Orr, MN Home to Support Failing Foundation

The owner of this home in Orr, MN noticed that their floors were uneven. Not only is it an eyesore, but sagging floors indicate foundation failure. Sagging floors shed light on what is happening underneath a home. In order to have a good idea of how much it costs to fix their sagging floors, the homeowner reached out to DBS.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owners. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist mentioned that he sees this issue all of the time, and having our SmartJack® System installed would help level the floors and permanently stabilize the home.

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 6 SmartJack® supports and a new main steel beam. 

The home has been permanently stabilized, and the homeowner can relax peacefully with the knowledge that their home is sturdy.

PowerBrace® and SmartJack® Systems Installed to Stabilize Crawl Space in Orr, MN

The owner of this home in Orr, MN reached out to DBS for help with their sinking crawl space foundation.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went out to the property to run a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, Henrik recommended our PowerBrace® and SmartJack® Systems. 

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 2 PowerBrace® i-beams along one of the walls in the crawl space and also installed SmartJack® supports underneath the main steel beam, ensuring stabilization of the flooring above and walls.

Now that the foundation has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind.

Piering in Orr, MN

In Orr, MN, we tackled a shifting deck that was both an eyesore and a safety concern for a homeowner's rental property. The before photo depicts the problem: a deck compromised by unstable foundations, posing risks and diminishing property value. Our solution, showcased in the after photo, involved installing Helical Piers— a proven sturdy support system. This repair not only restored the deck's visual appeal and safety but also represents our commitment to delivering lasting solutions and remarkable customer experiences.

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Eden Prairie, MN 55344
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