Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

This Duluth, MN home was built in 1967. Over the last few years, the owners noticed issues with soil around their home sinking, which inevitably lead to cracks and pressure on the foundation. In need of a permanent solution, the homeowners turned to DBS to save the structural integrity of the entire home.

After meeting us at the Duluth Boat and Travel Show, they called DBS and scheduled a free, no-obligation estimate with our Design Specialist James Miller. He diagnosed the foundation issues, and created a plan for the home's repair using a combination of 2 types of wall support systems. 

Foreman Nick Burley and his crew first affixed 6 CarbonArmor® Wall Defense Straps to the Wall. This Wall Reinforcing System is made with materials 10-times stronger than steel, and prevents further wall movement.

Nick and his crew also installed 6 PowerBraces™ Wall Support Beams to the failing foundation wall in order to prevent further movement. These steel beams can been tightened over time to restore the wall to its original position.

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

This Tower, MN home was buit in the 1960's. Its walk-out basement, is partially below-grade and over time, one of the foundation walls was bowing inward significantly. After learning about DBS from a neighbor, they contacted us for a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation work. 

DBS Design Specialist Rich Johnsen visited the home and performed a thorough diagnosis of the foundation issue. His action plan for the basement was to install our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System.

The wood paneling was first removed in the basement and from there, our DBS Foreman and crew installed 5 PowerBrace™ I-beams. 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.

This 1912 home in Superior, WI had a significant cracked in the foundation. Concerned over this issues getting worse, the homeowners called us after seeing out ads on TV.

Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation repair. Nathan created a plan to stabilize the failing foundation walls with Supportworks® PowerBrace™ wall support beams.  

PowerBrace™ wall support beams immediately stabilize cracked and bowing walls. They are installed with a 75-year fully transferable nationally backed warranty. This home was repaired by DBS Foreman Nick Burley and his production crew. 

This foundation is now structually sound, giving the homeowners piece of mind for years to come!

This 1912 Chisholm, MN home had issues with shifting blocks in the foundation wall. Over the past 10 years, the homeowner noticed the problem worsening. After learning about DBS on the local news, they contacted us for a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation work. 

DBS Design Specialist James Miller visited the home and performed a thorough diagnosis, assessing the basement wall cracking. His action plan for the block walls in the basement was to install our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System.

DBS Foreman Nick Burley and crew first excavated the exterior of the shifting wall in order to perform a wall straightening procedure. From there, they installed 5 PowerBrace™ I-beams. 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.

Homeowners of this 1960's home in Saint Paul, MN were starting to notice cracks in their foundation worsening. It appeared that individual foundation blocks were shifting, and this was causing water issues for their finished basement. To prevent further damage, they reached our to DBS for more on our foundation repair service.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home and performed a thorough inspection, assessing the basement wall cracking, as well as the exterior of the home. He discovered some shifting and cracking in a concrete slab near the home's foundation, which he determined was one source of the leaking basement. His action plan for the block walls in the basement was to install our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System, and to lift and level the sinking concrete on the home's exterior. 

First, our Concrete Repair Foreman Dustin Behning remedied the sunken concrete issue with PolyLevel®, and sealed the cracks with NexusPro™.

DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and crew installed 4 PowerBrace™ I-beams. 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.