Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Moose Lake, MN were experiencing water issues due to cracking and shifting in their home's basement. They saw our ad on local television and contacted us looking for a permanent solution. 

Rich Johnsen, a Design Specialist at DBS, visited the home for a free, no-obligation estimate for our Waterproofing and Wall Support services. It was determined that a GeoLock® Wall Anchor System, as well as a CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System, would be installed to support the sliding foundation blocks. 

This install was completed by DBS Foreman Zach Royer and his crew. The team even excavated a small part of an outer wall in order to complete the GeoLock® install, using Sentry Seal Membrane for extra waterproofing. 

The homeowners were happy with the work done and were especially complimentary of Zach and his production team. 

Homeowners in Duluth, MN, contacted us after learning about us on local radio. They had been experiencing issues with cracking and shifting in their foundation walls creating moisture issues in the basement.

A DBS Design Specialist provided a free, no-obligation estimate for our Waterproofing and Wall Stabilization Systems. DBS Foreman Kevin Steffey and his production team installed our WaterTrak® System along the perimeter of the basement as well as a two PowerBraces™ with three CarbonArmor® straps. These two systems will work together to support the basement structure and properly direct water to the existing basement sump pump.

Owners of this 100-year-old home in Duluth, MN were having issues with water and pests entering their basement. Knowing the water was most likely due to foundation issues, they reached out to DBS in search of a permanent solution. 

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home and completed a thorough inspection. He determined that both waterproofing and foundation support systems were necessary. Breaking this project up into several small jobs, our crews installed CarbonArmor®, SmartJack®, and PowerBraces™ to stop foundation movement and restore the foundation wall positions where possible. On the waterproofing side, this home received a new WaterGuard® drain, CleanSpace® vapor barrier, and spray foam to seal the space around the basement rim joists. 

This home is now safe, water-free, and supported!

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 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.