Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner from Walker, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their cracked basement walls. One of our Design Specialists provided the homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate after a thorough inspection. One of our crews permanently stabilized the foundation walls, giving the homeowner peace of mind.

The owner of this home in Effie, MN noticed bowing walls in their basement and was concerned about them caving in. The homeowner had just recently purchased the property last year and a stud broke through the drywall a few months later. Looking for a solution, the homeowner reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they installed 21 GeoLock™ Wall Anchors to permanently stabilizer the walls in the basement. GeoLock™ anchors are installed by first excavating a small hole into the ground outside of the home-- the distance away from the foundation depends on the strength of the soil. Then holes are drilled into the walls from the interior to drill a steel rod out to the excavation site. A GeoLock™ wall anchor plate is installed over the rod in the trench and secured with a bolt, and the same is done on the basement wall side. The bolt is tightened in an effort to help straighten the wall and can be tightened again during dry seasons. 

Now that the wall has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner can relax comfortably in their new home without worrying that their basement walls are going to cave in.

A homeowner from Cass Lake, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their unsupported foundation. 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 crew installed our helical piers to permanently stabilize the foundation.

This wall had cracked and had shown signs of worsening if not addressed immediately. In this situation, we recommended using our patented Power Braces to help the foundation wall maintain its position and eliminate the risk of adverse effects of further wall movement. 

A homeowner in International Falls, MN reached out to DBS regarding their basement walls. The wood addition was beginning to bow, and it was concerning for the rest of the home. DBS was able to visit the property and provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the wall support service. It was concluded that the wall would need to have GeoLock® units installed to provide maximum stabilization for the basement walls. The results turned out beautifully, and the homeowner can now enjoy a more safe and comfortable environment.