Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

When a dedicated husband from Saint Paul, MN, decided it was time to honor his late wife's memory by revamping their home, starting with the foundation, he turned to us. For a decade, his focus was on his beloved spouse's health, and the foundation issues were left unaddressed. As seen in the before photo, the foundation had significant sagging issues, a common yet daunting problem many homeowners face. Notice in the after photo how the introduction of our Push Piers not only corrected the sinking but also revitalized the home's structure. Our solution provided not just a lasting repair, but also a safe, secure, and stable foundation for the homeowner to finish his basement and begin a new chapter. This project stands as a testament to our mission, ensuring every customer experience is as remarkable as the solutions we provide.

This home in St. Paul, MN was inspected by System Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo. Upon his inspection, Henrik found that the home's main support beam was not properly supported. He proposed the use of our patented SmartJack® system to help secure the home's main support beam. The customer was relieved to have a plan in place to permanently stabilize his home. Foreman, Casey Healy, and his crew were tasked with installing our SmartJack® system. They poured new footings and then secured the beam with the use of SmartJacks®. 

This Saint Paul, MN home was with a block foundation. At one point, a garage was added and attached to the home. The homeowner started noticing issues with the foundation shifting on one particular side of the garage. The soil was putting pressue on the wall, causing it to bow inwards. After doing some research on foundation repair, the homeowners contacted DBS for a permanent solution.

A DBS Design Specialist visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation repair work. After we diagnosed the foundation issue, and came up with a custom-solution, our wall repair team got to work!

The project Foreman and crew installed 4 GeoLock™ Wall Plates and Earth Anchors to the failing foundation wall. This system uses the heavy-duty anchors in 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. 

The customer was happy with the work done and now has a permanent solution they can count on for years to come.

This homeowner in Saint Paul, MN had recently purchased a home and noticed the foundation was not level. They needed to stabilize and lift the home, so they reached out to DBS for help.

A DBS Design Specialist visited the home in order to conduct a free, no-obligation estimate to find the best solution for the home. After a careful inspection, a quote was provided for our helical piering service.

A DBS Forman led a team in the installation of this project. Using hydraulic pressure, the helical pier was driven into the ground until it reached native, solid soil. Once reached, the hydraulic pressure travels back upwards to the home in order to push against the soil and lift the structure.

This homeowner can now relax in their new, level home.

This home in Saint Paul, MN was suffering from severe wall bowing. Without addressing this issue, the outside pressure from the soil could cause the walls to collapse. The owner needed a solution and needed it fast, so they reached out to DBS for help.

A DBS Design Specialist assisted the homeowner in a free, no-obligation estimate to find the perfect solution for the home's needs. After a thorough inspection, a quote was provided for our PowerBrace® Wall Reinforcement System.

A Foreman from DBS led the installation of the project with help from a team. Together, the team installed multiple PowerBrace® i-beams to stabilize the home and prevent any further inward movement of the walls. These beams can be adjusted over time to straighten the wall and restore it back to its original position.

This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is stable, healthy, and safe.