Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

The owner of this Duluth, MN home had moved in August of this year and noticed cracks in the foundation upon inspection. They were concerned about protecting their new investment and wanted to make sure the walls were stable for the long run. The owner remembered that someone had referred her to DBS for all things foundation repair, so looking for a solution to her issue, she contacted DBS.

Design Specialist, James Miller, assisted the owner by conducting a free no-obligation estimate. After thoroughly examining the property, James suggested that DBS's PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing and SmartJack® Systems would stabilize her foundation and prevent additional cracking and bowing in the walls.

Foreman, Osia Williams, led this project. With the help of his team, they installed 2 SmartJack® Systems and 4 PowerBrace™ I-beams. The owner of this home is now able to rest assured knowing their new home is permanently stabilized for the future, and no further cracking or bowing will occur.

The owner of this home in Duluth, MN has noticed that the wall has been drooping over the past few years, and didn't want to risk waiting another year to fix the issue. In hopes of finding a permanent solution to their issue, they contacted DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. Upon completion of the inspection, James advised the homeowner that DBS's SmartJack® System solution would permanently stabilize the problem wall.

Foreman Osia Williams and his team led the installation for this project, and together they successfully installed 4 SmartJack® supports. The supports replaced the old failing support system and permanently stabilized the wall.

The homeowner can now rest assured knowing that the problem wall has been permanently stabilized, and will no longer need to worry about the wall drooping anymore.

This homeowner in Duluth, MN was experiencing stairstep and horizontal cracks, as well as a shearing wall in their basement. The owner was worried the wall would cave in if it was not fixed soon, so they turned to DBS for help.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted this owner in a free no-obligation estimate for their home's needs. After inspection, he recommended the installation of PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System in order to stabilize their foundation as well as a WaterGuard® system to waterproof their basement.

Foreman Osia Williams led this team in the installation process. After excavating around the outside of the caving wall, the team installed 2 PowerBrace™ steel I-beams by securing steel brackets to the rim joists on the flooring. These PowerBrace™ beams have a 75-year warranty against movement and can be tightened over time to restore your wall back to its original position. To accompany this installation, the team also installed a WaterGuard® drain system to collect water through wall and floor seepage and avoid future leakage into the basement.

This home is now stable and dry, allowing the owner to live comfortably without the worry of leaks or cracks intruding in their home.

The owner of this 1900s Duluth, MN home noticed large horizontal cracks formed in their basement walls and were causing them to bow inward. They also mentioned that every time the train up the road passed by, the house would shake. Looking for a permanent solution in case they were to sell the home in the future, they reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, James told the homeowners about a DBS solution called GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System.

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of this project. With help from a crew, they installed 5 GeoLock™ Wall Anchors to support the basement walls. The GeoLock™ Wall Anchors can be tightened during dry periods in an attempt to straighten the wall back to its original position. Each anchor is backed with a 25-year transferrable warranty in case the homeowner sells in the future.

Now that the home has been permanently stabilized the owner will be able to relax more comfortably knowing that their home is safe.

This homeowner in Duluth, MN was experiencing problems with a cracked and bowing wall. They wanted to get this project done and for it to be done right, so they turned to DBS for help. 

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted this homeowner in a free no-obligation estimate to find the right solution for their home. Henrik suggested that the homeowner invests in a PowerBrace™ support system.

Foreman Trevor Ingle, along with a partner, led the installation of this project. Together they installed 5 PowerBrace™ systems. These support systems are made of zinc-plated steel, making them strong and resistant to rust. They have connected to the rim joists for a secure hold. They are able to be adjusted over time to straighten out the bowed wall and position it back to its original position.

This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is stable, safe, and healthy thanks to DBS solutions.