Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

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!

This 1960's home in Duluth, MN was in the process of being sold to new owners. Because there were some cracks in the basement walls, the owners agreed to repair the foundation before selling. With the help of their real estate agent, they contacted DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate.

DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder visited the home to determine the best course of action for the foundation repair. Zach Royer and his crew excavated the exterior of the home in order to perform a lift procedure. Our team installed 6 push piers total at the base of the home on the exterior of the home. These galvanized steel piers were then hydraulicaly driven into the ground to weight-bearing soils. The weight of the home was then transferred to the competent soil.

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

The main floor of this 1935 home in Superior, WI was uneven. The wooden support beams in the basement were failing. This was causing the settling of the exterior foundation, and allowing water to seep into the basement. The homeowners were tired of cleaning up water from the leaking foundation and worried about further damage to the home. 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 an 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 5 SmartJack® Support beams to instantly lift the sagging main level. The SmartJack® System comes with a guaranteed warranty of 25 years against manufacturing defects. These support beams will stabilize the home and prevent any further movement. 

To complete the job and help insulate the basement, Installed Brandon Wollin installed our SilverGlo™ crawl space insulation to better protect the basement from cold air.

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