Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Duluth, MN was experiencing structural issues with their crawl space. Failing crawl space support can eventually lead to sagging floors in the main area of a home, and cause bigger problems over time. In need of a solution to this, the owner reached out to DBS. After a thorough inspection, it was determined that the crawl space would need to have several SmartJack® units installed within the crawl space to provide that added support. The SmartJack® is an ideal product for crawl space stabilization as it can support loads of over 60,000 lbs. The results turned out great, and the homeowner can now be more comfortable with a reinforced crawl space area. 

Owners of this 1920's Duluth, MN home reached out to DBS for information on waterproofing their leaky basement. After moving into this home about 10 years ago, they noticed issues with moisture and leaking right away. They also noticed some uneveness in the home's floor, and sticking windows.

DBS Design Specialist Rich Johnsen provided a free, no-obligation estimate for waterproofing and foundation support. Our foreman and production team installed a new SuperSump® Premier Pump System in the basement. From there, our crew installed the 4 PowerBrace™ beams to stop the walls from further movement and 6 SmartJack® support beams to lift the sagging structure. 

These homeowners were happy with the work done and now have a safe and dry basement to enjoy!

These homeowners in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS for help repairing their basement. When DBS arrived the home was leaky with cracked and bowing foundation walls. 

DBS Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the home, Henrik recommended a complete waterproofing system and a stabilization system. Waterproofing the home required installing a WaterGuard® subfloor drainage system, CleanSpace® waterproofing vapor barrier, and a TripleSafe™ sump pump. This interior waterproofing system will keep the basement dry for good! Stabilization was achieved by installing PowerBrace™ wall support beams. PowerBrace™ support beams are installed with a 75-year nationally-backed fully-transferable warranty. 

This home was repaired by DBS Foreman Taylor Allen and his production crew.

This home has been made healthy, safe, and comfortable with DBS! 

The owners of this rental property were concerned about large lateral cracks running through the walls in their basement. Cracks were becoming so deep that water damage was an imminent threat. Bowing of the walls had also occurred, and it was apparent to them that it needed to be fixed. In hopes of saving their rental property, they reached out to DBS to find a solution.

Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo, went out to the site of the problem to conduct a free no-obligation inspection. After thoroughly examining the issue at hand, Henrik determined that this property was an ideal candidate for DBS's PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System. A concern that was raised in this project was how close the neighboring homes are, which is why the PowerBrace™ system was a great solution for this property because it does not require any exterior excavation in order to be installed.

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project with his team, and together they successfully installed 6 PowerBrace™ beams to correct bowing and cracking that had occurred over time. Our patented PowerBrace™ solution's unique design allows for it to be tightened over time during dry periods in an attempt to straighten the wall.

The owners of this property have peace of mind knowing that their tenants will be living in a comfortable, safe, sturdy environment and that no additional cracks or bowing will occur in the future.

This local Duluth, MN homeowner needed extra stability in her home. Due to a flood in 2012, the support beams in the house were experiencing wood rot, causing the beams to be unstable and in need of assistance.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted this homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate to help find the perfect solution for their home. After inspecting the area, Henrik decided that installing a SmartJack® System would be the perfect permanent solution for this home. 

Foreman Osia Williams, along with his team, installed this solution. The SmartJack® System uses steel tube beams and footing to stabilize and support the structure. These beams evenly distribute the weight and can reposition the home back to its original position, making it a secure and lasting solution. 

This homeowner no longer needs to worry about instability and can relax peacefully in their home