Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Superior, WI noticed cracks in the exterior of the home were worsening. The owner wanted to maintain the property value and gain peace of mind that the problem would not get worse. After learning about us on local television, they contacted us for a free, no-obligation estimate of the issue. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home, documented the foundation crack on the outside of the home and inspected the crawl space to find the root of the issue. The dirt crawl space was unsealed and the main supports we sinking. In order to provide a permanent solution for this homeowner, both our foundation repair and crawl space encapsulation crews were needed. 

DBS Foreman Taylor and his crew first performed the crawl space foundation work. They installed 10 feet of horizontal steel support beams parallel to the dirt crawl space. Our team installed a total of 6 SmartJack® telescoping vertical beams beneath the new support beam and beneath the home's existing supports.

After the crawl space foundation repair was complete, our team began the crawl space encapsulation work. DBS Foreman Orrin Sundberg lead his crew in the installation of a total encapsulation system: a layer of drainage matting applied directly to the crawl space floor, then a layer of TerraBlock™ insulation, and finally a vapor barrier to seal the space. They also applied spray foam to the rim joists to property seal the space from cold air. 

Homeowners in Minnetonka, MN had issues with the large 3-season porch on the back of their home. Over time, the tall support posts had settled and begun to lean, causing the structure itself to sink.

Sales Manager Royce Bunn was the Design Specialist for this job visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. He discovered more sinking on the back side of the home and designed a foundation repair plan for both the home and the back deck.

Our foundation repair his crew excavated the exterior of the home in order to perform a lift procedure. Our team installed 8 push piers total at the base of the home on the exterior of the home. These galvanized steel piers were then hydraulically driven into the ground to weight-bearing soils. The weight of the home was then transferred to the competent soil.

From there our team performed the deck stabilization work by driving 4 HelixPro® piers beneath the wooden supports. This home is now fully stabilized and ready to go on the market! 

This Duluth, MN home was built in the 1940s and had some major issues with sinking and settling. In preparation to sell the home, the owner wanted the foundation issues fixed. After a referral from another local business in the Duluth/Superior area, they reached out to DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo is an expert in foundation repair. He completed a thorough estimate and proposed a plan for the home repair using our push pier system. 

DBS Foreman Jose Valenzuela and his foundation crew completed this project. After excavating the soil around the foundation of the home, they installed 4 push piers, as well as an exterior drain to help water move away from the foundation. The push piers attached to the home via steel brackets. Then, long, galvanized tubes are hydraulically driven into the soil. Once competent soil is reached, the weight of the home is transferred and lifted back to its original position. 

This home is now returned to a safe and level position and ready to go on the real estate market!

This Duluth, MN home was in need of foundation repair. The attached garage was sinking in one corner, and putting a lot of pressure on the rest of the foundation. This is due to shifting soils beneath the garage and concrete slab.

DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the home's foundation repair work. After inspecting the crawl space, and measuring the structure's settlement, he crafted a plan that would restore the home's structural integrity. This included our push pier system as well as concrete repair. 

The DBS foundation repair crew excavated soil to gain access to the garage's footing. From there, they installed 3 push piers, completing a lift procedure of the sinking structure. They were also able to address the sinking garage slab with an installation of  PolyLevel®. This 2-part foam expands when applied and hardens why dry, lifting and leveling the concrete above it.

These Duluth homeowners now have a permanent solution against foundation movement in the future.

Homeowners of this 1970s home in Superior, WI noticed that cracks in the basement foundation walls were leaking water. The homeowners were tired of cleaning after water intrusion and were worried about the implications of consistent water in the basement. Looking for a permanent solution to protect their basement, they contacted DBS.

DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation inspection and estimate for the work. After visiting the home, Nathan reviewed the inspection with the homeowner and recommended the installation of a waterproofing and foundation repair system to fully protect the home. 

Because this home had multiple home repair needs, it was broken up into 2 projects. Our highly-trained installers from both foundation support and waterproofing visited the home to complete the repair in their area of expertise. 

DBS Foreman Osia Williams and his crew installed the full waterproofing system in this basement. It consists of a CleanSpace® vapor barrier to stop water and a WaterGuard® subfloor french drainage system to drain water. These two products connect to a new SingleSafe™ sump pump that will keep water out of the home for good.

DBS Foreman Nick Burley and his crew installed 7 PowerBrace™ wall support beams to stabilize the walls and prevent any further movement. These galvanized steel I-beams will be tightened over time with the goal of restoring the wall to its original position. 

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