Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

This family cabin in Hayward, WI has been in the family for generations. Originally built in 1938, the boathouse block foundation was in jeopardy of collapsing. Looking for a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS for more information about our foundation support systems. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the family cabin and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation support work. He determined that supplemental support and helical piers were needed to permanently support the boathouse and guest cabin where the foundation was failing.

DBS Foremen Jose Valenzuela and Trevor Ingle co-lead our foundation piering team. They installed 87 feet of steel I-beams for much-needed supplemental support beneath the cabin. From there, they installed 10 helical piers outside of the cabin foundation in order to route the support for the structure to competent, weight-bearing soil.

This boathouse and guest cabin is now permanently stabilized, ready for the generations to come to enjoy!

Homeowners in Ashland, WI had concerns about their foundation. They noticed some sinking and settling, as well as drywall cracking on the interior of the home. Looking for a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS for more information about our foundation support systems. 

DBS Design Specialist James Miller visited the Wisconsin home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation support work. He determined that the crawl space would have supplemental support beams installed to stabilize the floor. Helical piers would then be installed at the foundation footing to lift and support the home.

DBS Foreman Trevor Ingle and his crew added 17 feet of supplemental support beneath the cabin. From there, they installed 12 helical piers and 2 SmartJack® support beams. To finish the job, they added our SilverGlo™ insulation topped with gravel as frost protection, preventing heaving to the foundation footings as the ground freezes during winter months.

The homeowners were relieved to have a foundation repair system that will permanently protect their home.

There homeowners in Superior, WI reached out to DBS for help fixing their cracked walls. 

Design Specialist, James Miller went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. GeoLock® Wall Anchors were a perfect fit for stabilizing the failing walls. Foreman Zach Royer and his production crew installed the GeoLock® anchors. 

This home is now safe, stable and healthy! 

This 1950's Superior, WI home had been in the family for years and concerns were building over cracks and bowing in the foundation walls, leading to water and moisture build-up. The homeowners had work done by another company in the past but turned to DBS in hopes of a permanent solution for these ongoing foundation issues. 

DBS Design Specialist Cole Lekander visited the home and performed a free, no-obligation estimate for our Waterproofing and Wall Support services. Cole determined that the home would have several PowerBrace™ beams installed to support foundation structure and prevent further movement. Our foreman Zach Jorenby and crew installed 8 PowerBrace™ beams in total.

The homeowner was happy with the work performed and can now enjoy a fully-supported basement. 

Homeowners in Ashland, WI noticed that cracks in their foundation were worsening. Quite of bit of water was reaching the basement, causing mildew and undesirable conditions after rains and spring thawing. After meeting DBS at the Ashland home show, they reached out to us is hopes of a permanent solution. 

DBS Sales Manager Royce Bunn was the Design Specilist for this project and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation support system. It was determined that our GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System would be installed.

DBS Foreman Kevin Steffey and his production crew installed our GeoLock™ Wall Plates and Earth Anchors to the failing foundation wall. This system uses the heavy-duty anchors in and connects them to plates on the wall interior wall. Connected with long, galvanized rods, these anchors are tightened to straighten the wall over time and provide maximum support.  

These homeowners were happy with the work done and now have a safe and dry basement to enjoy!