Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

This home in Ashland, WI suffered from cracking basement walls. Cracking in the walls had made it easy for water to leak into the basement over time, raising concerns regarding the safety of their basement. The owner had just purchased the home in May and was looking forward to making renovations, but knew that they needed to address the foundation issues before doing so. In hopes of finding a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller visited the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate of the issue. After completing a thorough inspection, James advised the homeowner that the supporting wooden columns in the basement needed to be replaced in order to stabilize the home. James suggested that DBS's SmartJack® System and PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System solutions would solve the wall cracking issue.

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project alongside his crew. Together they installed 3 PowerBrace™ I-beams and 6 SmartJack® supports. Upon completion of installation, the walls are unable to crack or bow any further, and the home has been permanently stabilized.

The homeowner can now have peace of mind when beginning their renovation projects knowing that the walls have been supported and that their basement foundation is structurally sound.

The owner of this home in Ashland, WI noticed that the support holding up the roof over their patio was starting to bow. They became concerned about the roof collapsing. Looking for a solution, the homeowner reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist Zach Guilliams visited the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowners. After a thorough investigation, Zach educated the owners on our helical piering solution that would provide permanent stabilization to the overhang.

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of the project with help from a crew. Together they installed one helical pier to replace the old support and provide proper stabilization to the overhang.

Now that the issue has been resolved by DBS, the homeowner can relax comfortably on their patio without worrying about their roof collapsing.

This homeowner in Ashland, WI was experiencing instability in their cold, dark basement. Water was leaking into the basement due to large cracks in the basement foundation. Wanting a permanent fix, this homeowner turned to DBS for help. 

Design specialist James Miller assisted this homeowner is a free no-obligation estimate. James suggested that a GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System be installed in order to stabilize the walls and create a healthier home.

Foreman Osia Williams led a crew in the installation of this project. Together the team installed 7 GeoLock™ Wall Anchors. To do this the team connected steel rods to wall plates located inside the basement walls and to earth anchors located underground outside of the home. This rod connection is adjusted to stabilize the wall, prevent movement in the future, and help replace it to its original position.

This homeowner can now relax knowing her home is stable and supported.

The main beams in this crawl space in Ashland, WI were being improperly supported by the cement blocks underneath. Over time, the supports sunk into the soil as moisture levels fluctuated. Looking for a solution, the homeowner reached out to DBS.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owner. After a thorough inspection, they educated the homeowners on what causes foundations to settle and sink into the soil and provided them with a solution to their problem called the SmartJack® System.

Foreman Tyler Nacey led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they replaced the old wooden beam with a sturdy steel I-beam. They also installed 3 SmartJack® supports to complete the foundation stabilization.

Now that the home has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner will notice that their floors are more stable and have been leveled. They are able to relax with peace of mind without worrying about their floor collapsing.

These homeowners in Ashland, WI reached out to DBS with stabilization issues. The back wall and the area below the house's bathroom became unstable from the house settling. The homeowner relied on DBS to make the house structurally sound once again. 

Design Specialist James Miller assisted these homeowners in a free no-obligation estimate to find the right solutions for their homes. James recommended the owners install a SmartJack® System in order to stabilize the structure.

Foreman Osia Williams led his crew in the installation of this support system. The team installed the SmartJack® System using 3 steel support beams that distribute the weight of the structure evenly. This allows the home to have a more reliable support system that lasts. 

The owners will no longer have to worry about the stability of their homes thanks to DBS solutions.