Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A 1930s home in Augusta, WI had a bowing and cracked foundation wall. The walls were allowing water to enter the space, leaving behind a mess!  The homeowner called to set-up a free, no-obligation inspection and estimate for the work. 

DBS Design Specialist Jason Brummer visited the home to inspect the source of the foundation wall and basement water issues. He determined that both a waterproofing system and wall repair system would be installed to provide a permanent solution to both issues. 

DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and his crew installed both systems beginning with the basement waterproofing system. In order to protect the entire basement, our basement repair team installed 115 feet of interior drain tile with a CleanSpace® vapor barrier on the walls. DBS uses the WaterGuard® drainage system, designed to capture water seepage through walls and leaks along the wall and floor joint. Water enters the system via inlet holes and flows through the drainage pipe to a new SingleSafe™ sump pump. 

After the successful install of the waterproofing system, our team installed four GeoLock™ Wall Plates and Earth Anchors to the failing foundation wall. This system uses heavy-duty anchors and connects them to plates on the wall interior wall. Connected with long, galvanized rods, these anchors are tightened to straighten the wall over time and provide maximum support. From there, they also installed Carbon Armor Wall Defense straps to hold the wall in place, preventing it from further movement. 

The homeowner was happy with the work done and looks forward to using a water-free basement going forward.

A homeowner in Duluth, MN contacted DBS in search of a permanent solution for shifting and cracking garage walls. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home for a free, no-obligation estimate in search of the best path of action. Foreman Zach Royer and his crew installed 2 PowerBrace­™ Wall Support Braces that will be tightened over time in an attempt to straighten the bowing walls. 

The homeowner can now enjoy a safe and supported garage for many years to come! 

Homeowners in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS for help stabilizing their basement walls that were cracked and bowing. 

DBS Design Specialist, James Miller went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the damage, James recommended installing our PowerBrace™ support beam system to immediately stabilize the cracked and bowing walls. This home was permanently stabilized by Foreman Tyler Nancy and his production crew. 

This family now has a healthy, safe, and comfortable home! 

Ashland, WI homeowner recently moved into an old house that had lots of foundation issues. The homeowner noticed the foundation has settled and cracked and the floors needed support, so he trusted DBS to permanently support and stabilize his home.

Our Design Specialist visited the home to assess the foundation issues and provided a free, no obligation estimate for a permanent solution. Our Design Specialist suggested the use of our PowerBraces™ to stabilize the foundation walls, piering to lift the settled foundation, and SmartJacks® and beams to support the floors.

DBS Forman, Tyler Nacey, and his crew installed all three solutions to provide the homeowner with a healthy, safe, and comfortable home!

The homeowner had recently moved into the home and had noticed the basement is damp and there are cracks in the walls. Wanting to be able to use the basement for storage, the homeowner reached out to DBS for help.

Our Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo, visited the home and provided the homeowner with a free, no obligation estimate for a permanent solution. Henrik suggested the installation of our WaterGuard® system and TripleSafe™ Sump Pump to help keep the basement dry. To permanently support the cracking walls of the basement, Henrik recommends our PowerBrace® system.

DBS Foreman and crew then installed all three products in the home to keep the basement permanently dry and stabilized. The homeowner can now feel safe and comfortable in their home!