Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS for help stabilizing their failing foundation walls. When DBS arrived the foundation walls of this home were cracked and bowing. This problem will not get better with time, but it will get better with us!

Our Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowner's project. It was determined that both waterproofing and foundation support systems were needed to provide a permanent solution going forward.

DBS Foreman Taylor Allen and crew worked on the basement waterproofing job. The crew began by breaking out concrete to create a trench around the home's footing. Our WaterGuard® drain system was put into place and will effectively capture wall and floor seepage, directing it to the home's existing sump pump.

DBS Foreman Zach Royer and his production crew then performed the foundation support work. They installed a PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System, attaching steel I-beams to the concrete floor and the basement rim joists. This PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System, is meant to support walls from further movement and can be tightened over time, in order to restore the walls to their original position. The PowerBrace™ beams are zinc-plated and backed with a 75-year warranty against movement. Additionally, they installed 3 GeoLock™ earth anchors were recommended to stabilize the failing partially underground walls.

The homeowners can now rest easy knowing their home is protected from water and further foundation damage.

These homeowners in Duluth, Minnesota reached out to DBS for help with their cracking foundation walls.

When DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder went to the home he discovered intense wall cracking and moderate levels of bowing. Nathan provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work and created a permanent solution using Supportworks® PowerBrace™ wall support beams. PowerBrace™ support beams immediately stabilize bowing walls and over time are tightened in an attempt to bring the bowing walls back to level. PowerBrace™ wall support beams are installed with a 75-year nationally backed fully transferable warranty. Fix it right the first time with DBS! 

This home was repaired by DBS Foreman Zach Royer and his production crew.

This home is now healthy, safe, and comfortable! 

Homeowners of a 1960's home in Kettle River, MN contacted DBS in need of a permanent solution for their garage foundation. As seen in the before photo, the foundation was cracking and shifting, causing issues for the concrete slab below it and the structural integrity of the entire building. 

After hearing about us on local radio, they called DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate with our Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder. He diagnosed the foundation and concrete issues in the garage and designed a custom solution for the homeowners.

Foreman Nick Burley and his crew installed 4 GeoLock™ Wall Plates and Earth Anchors to the failing foundation wall. This system uses heavy-duty anchors 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. 

Our concrete repair crew applied a sealant to the concrete garage slab, as well as NexusPro™, a silicone product that expands to fill and seal cracks.

The customer was happy with the work done and now had a permanent solution they can count on for years to come.

This 1950's home in Duluth, MN had issues with water leaking through cracks in the foundation. In need of a permanent solution, the homeowners turned to DBS to put an end to water issues and protect the structural integrity of the entire home.

After hearing about us on local radio, they called DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate with our Design Specialist James Miller. He diagnosed the foundation and concrete issues in the garage and designed a custom solution for the homeowners.

Foreman Nick Burley and his crew installed 6 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. 

The customer was happy with the work done and now has a permanent solution they can count on for years to come.

Homeowners in Duluth, MN had significant damage to the foundation of their 1940's home. Cracking and bowing to their block foundation was concerning and to protect the longevity of the home, they reached out to DBS.

DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder visited the home and gave a thorough inspection with a free, no-obligation estimate for the project. His action plan for the basement was to install our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System.

DBS Foreman Nick Burley and crew installed 10 PowerBrace™ I-beams would be installed to support the foundation walls. Our team anchored the beams to the basement concrete, as well as to the rim joists in the ceiling. These beams will be tightened overtime to restore the wall's original position.

The homeowners were happy with the work done and can now count on a safe and supported basement.