Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

This Golden Valley, MN home had a walkout basement that was also connected to their garage. This family had been monitoring a foundation issues for a few years, and when they noticed the issue getting worse, they contacted DBS in search of a solution.

A DBS Design Specialist visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation repair work. He diagnosed the foundation as bowing - the common result of inward pressure cause by soil over time.

A DBS Foreman and crew installed 3 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. Our team also added 4 Push Piers inside the garage to immediately lift the sinking structure.

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

The driveway of this home in Golden Valley, MN was built over a bridge. The bridge was showing signs of settling and it was clear that a solution was needed because there were cracks forming.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist generated a quote for our helical piers.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they installed 5 cabin piers and 6 deck piers underneath the bridge to permanently stabilize it. Each pier was driven into the ground until it hit soil sturdy enough to support the weight of the structure, ensuring that the driveway will be free of additional movement in the future.

Now that the driveway has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind and not have to worry about their driveway collapsing.

This home in Minneapolis, MN had an unhealthy situation happening in the crawl space. The wood posts had become rotten, so the homeowner wanted to find a solution to this problem.

Design Specialist Nicholas Corbin assisted the owner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Nicholas recommended our SmartJack® Support System. 

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of this project with help from a team. Together, the team installed the jack system in the crawl space. This system is able to evenly distribute the weight of the structure while providing complete support to the floor above. It can also be adjusted in order to lift and level the floor.

This homeowner can now relax knowing the home is stable and safe from wood rot.

This home in Minneapolis, MN was suffering from a settling, sinking foundation. The owners were looking for a permanent and professional solution, so they reached out to DBS for help.

Design Specialist Nicholas Corbin assisted the homeowners with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Nicholas recommended our Piering Services and provided a quote.

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of this project with help from a team. Together, the team used hydraulic pressure to drive the helical piers down into the stable soil. These piers are able to fully support the structure and are adjusted to raise the structure back to a level, stable position.

If your home is suffering from foundation problems, reach out to DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate!

The owner of this home in Minneapolis, MN noticed that one of the walls in their basement was bowing inwards. Looking for a solution, they reached out to DBS for foundation repair assistance.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist generated a quote for our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they installed 5 PowerBrace™ i-beams along the basement walls. Each PowerBrace™ was bolted to the rim joists of the home with a steel bracket that can be tightened during dry periods in an attempt to straighten the wall back to its original position. The footings are secured to the basement concrete slab to ensure permanent stabilization.

Now that the foundation has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner can relax more comfortably without worrying about the integrity of their basement walls.