Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS for help repairing the foundation of their homes. Their basement egress window was sloping and their walls were cracked and bowing.

DBS Design Specialist, James Miller went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the basement, James discovered that increasing soil pressure was the cause of foundational problems for this home. His recommendation was to excavate soil outside the home to reduce inward pressure and stabilize the egress window. PowerBrace™ wall support beams were installed to permanently stabilize the bowing foundation walls. This home was permanently stabilized by DBS foreman Zach Royer and his production crew. 

This home is now healthy, safe, and comfortable! 

Homeowners in South Range, WI were having foundation issues leading to excess moisture entering the home. Living in the home for about 15 years, they noticed the issues worsening over time, contributing to significant leaking during springtime thaws and heavy rains. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for foundation repair as well as a waterproofing system. DBS Production Manager Kevin Steffey was the leading foreman on the job for both jobs. He and his production team installed our waterproofing system, and then turn focus to the foundation job. 

First, they excavated soil around the home's foundation and then installed 9 Push Piers, driving them down into the load-bearing strata. These hydraulically driven piers assist in returning the home to its original position. A GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System was also installed connecting anchors on the inside of the home and exterior soil with a long steel rod that will be tightened over time, returning the walls to their original position. 

The homeowners were happy with the work done and now have a dry basement and supported home they can depend on! 

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!

Homeowners in Ashland, WI has cracks in their foundation, making their basement prone to leaking. After getting foundation stabilization work done by DBS, they also decided to put in a waterproofing system.

DBS Sales Manager Royce Bunn was the Design Specialist for this project and recommended that a new drain system needed to be installed.

DBS Production Manager Kevin Steffey was the foreman on the job. He and his crew installed a new french drain system along the perimeter of the basement. This system directs all the moisture to a new TripleSafe™ sump pump. A SaniDry™ Sedona dehumidifier was also connected to the sump pump to pull out excess moisture from the basement. 

The installation was successful and provided a solid solution to pooling water in the basement!

Homeowners in Remer, MN had sinking and settling issues with their home's foundation. Both the foundation and basement concrete slab were sinking and worsening over time. Looking for a permanent solution to this issue, they did some internet research and contacted DBS. 

Henrik Makitalo, a seasoned Design Specialist for DBS visited the home to provide a free, no-obligaiton estimate for the work. After a thorough inspection, Henrik determined that our Push Pier System, combined with Concrete Lifting would be the best solution.

For the piering portion of the job, DBS Foreman Kevin Steffey and his production crew first excavated soil around the piering site. The piers are then anchored to the foundation and piers are hydraulically driven into the ground until they reach competent soil. We installed 4 push piers total and completed a lift procedure to restore the garage to its original location.

DBS Foreman Jason Foster then completed an install of PolyLevel®; the lifting the spots where the garage slab itself needed support. 

The homeowner was happy with the work done and now has a fully supported garage to count on!