Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Originally built in the early 1900's this Duluth, MN home was experiencing some foundation trouble. It was first built in another part of the city and moved onto a new foundation where it is now located. After receiving a referral from another contractor, they contacted DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation work.

DBS Design Specialist James Miller visited the home and provided a thorough inspection as well as an estimate for the bowing basement walls. He proposed our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System and GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System to permanently stabilize and restore the cracked and bowing walls. 

DBS Foreman Joe Harris and his crew installed 4 GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System. To install this system, earth was removed outside the home and GeoLock earth anchors were installed. They were then connected to a long, galvanized steel rod to Wall Plates on the foundation's interior. These steel rods will be tightened over time by our service department with the goal of restoring the wall to its original position. 

The homeowners were happy with the work done and can now count on a fully stabilized foundation.

This Duluth, MN garage was built in 2005, but was settling significantly. After living in the home for 10 years the homeowners were looking for a permanent solution to the issue. This caused settling in the foundation, creating cracks in the basement floor and allowing water to reach the home. Worried about the issue getting worse, they reached out to DBS for a permanent solution. 

DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder is an expert in foundation repair. After visiting the home and providing a free, no-obligation estimate for the work done, he determined that the garage needed assistance from our structural and concrete repair teams. 

First, our Foundation Repair Foreman Zach Royer and his crew excavated the exterior of the garage in order to perform a lift procedure. Our team installed 4 push piers total at the exterior base of the garage. Steel brackets are first attached to the foundation footing and then galvanized steel piers are hydraulicaly driven into the ground to weight-bearing soils. The weight of the structure is then transferred to the competent soil.

When spring comes, our Concrete Repair production crew will be able to finish leveling the garage slab and driveway. They will fill any voids cause by sediment washout with PolyLevel, our 2-part expanding foam designed to lift and level sinking concrete.

The homeowners were happy with the work done and can now depend on a safe and comfortable home for years to come. 

This home in Duluth, MN was built in 1881. Naturally, its foundation has begun to crack and bow from the soil pressure. The homeowners were tired of cleaning up water from the leaking foundation. After seeing our advertisements on local tv, they contacted us to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate with one of our foundation repair specialists.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went to the home and provided a inspection and estimate for the work. After visiting the home, Henrik recommended installing a waterproofing and foundation repair system to fully protect the home.

Because this home had multiple home repair needs, it was broken up into 3 projects. Our highly-trained installers from each area visited the home to complete the repair in their area expertise. 

DBS Foreman Taylor Allen and his crew installed the waterproofing system consisting of a CleanSpace® vapor barrier to stop water and a WaterGuard® subfloor french drainage system to drain water out of the home for good.

DBS Foreman Nick Burley and crew installed 4 PowerBrace™ wall support beams to stabilize the walls and prevent any further movement.

To complete the job and help insulate the basement, Foreman Orrin Sundberg led a team to spray foam the rim joists. This will prevent cold air from entering the basement and warm air from escaping via the rim joists.

The homeowners can now rest easy knowing their home is healthy, safe, and comfortable!

This Duluth, MN homeowner had issues with a failing foundation. Their block foundation was bowing inward and in a few places, the individual blocks were separating from the rest of the wall. As a result, water was leaking into the basement through the cracked foundation and causing damage.

DBS Sales Manager Royce Bunn visited the home and provided a thorough inspection and a free, no-obligation estimate for the bowing basement walls. He proposed our GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System and PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System to permanently stabilize and restore the shifting foundation, as well as both interior and exterior waterproofing systems.

DBS Production Manager Kevin Steffey and his crew first excavated the soil around the home's exterior to prep for a wall straightening procedure. From there, they installed 7 PowerBrace I-beams, connecting them to the basement's concrete floor and ceiling joists. Initial tightening by our crew was done to immediately straighten the wall's position. Additionally, we used the GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System to secure the foundation block wall that had shifted the most.

After the wall staightening procedure, they added a waterproof membrane to the exterior foundation. This will prevent water from seeping into the foundation wall blocks.

The homeowner can now rest easy knowing that their home is safe and dry! 

This home in Duluth, MN had issues with its support system in the basement. Its foundation has begun to crack in a few places, allowing water to leak into the basement. Hoping to fix the water and structural issues and gain more usable space, they contacted us to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate with one of our foundation repair specialists.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went to the home and provided a inspection and estimate for the work. After visiting the home, Henrik recommended installed a waterproofing and foundation repair system to fully protect the home.

DBS Foreman Nick Burley and crew installed 2 CarbonArmor® Wall Defense straps and 2 SmartJack® wall support beams to stabilize the walls and prevent any further movement. From there, our expert team installed the waterproofing system consisting of a WaterGuard® subfloor french drainage system to drain water out of the home for good.

The homeowners can now rest easy knowing their home is healthy, safe, and comfortable!