Before & After

Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

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Duluth, MN Foundation is Stabilized!

This Duluth, MN homeowner noticed that their basement wall was beginning to bow outward. Concerned with the foundation, they called DBS to come out and give a free estimate for foundation wall repair. Upon the inspection, Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo, was able to diagnose and find a solution for their bowing wall. Foreman, Casey Healy and his team installed PowerBraces to secure the bowing wall. The customer was happy and relieved that their wall was now secure. 

PowerBrace system used to stabilize basement walls, in Duluth, MN

This homeowner called DBS with some concerns about their basement wall. Over time the wall had cracked and had started to bow in. The homeowner realized that they should not wait any longer to fix this issue. Design Specialist, Royce Bunn visited the home and found a quality solution to the problem. Foreman, Casey Healy and his team installed Powerbraces to help stabilize the wall. The crew also installed a WaterGuard system to help remove excess seeping water. 

 

DBS Installs PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System To Relieve Cracks In Basement Foundation Causing Mold Growth In Duluth, MN Home

Cracks had occurred in the walls of this foundation, and over time they grew large enough that water was able to seep through and promote mold growth. Concerned about the wall caving in as well as the health and safety of their home, after being referred by a friend, the homeowner reached out to DBS in hopes of finding a permanent solution.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went out to this Duluth home to conduct a free no-obligation inspection of the issue. Upon completion of a thorough inspection, Henrik informed the homeowner that DBS's PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System would be the best solution for the cracked walls. DBS was also consulted to install waterproofing materials for this home as well.

Foreman Osia Williams and his crew led the installation for this project. Osia and his team successfully installed 3 PowerBrace™ I-beams that can be tightened over the years to correct cracking in the walls, and even potentially move the wall back to its initial position.

The owners of this home are now able to relax comfortably in their home knowing that their foundation has been permanently stabilized, and the basement is dry and free of additional mold growth or cracking.

Wall Bracing System in Duluth, MN for Bowing Walls

This homeowner in Duluth, MN was unhappy with the bowing and instability of their basement foundational walls. External soil pressure had caused the walls to bow inwards, causing instability.

Design Specialist Zach Guilliams went out to the home to conduct a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, our PowerBrace® System was recommended and a quote was provided.

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project with help from Rowan Wentworth. These steel i-beam braces are able to stabilize the wall and prevent any further movement. They can also be adjusted in order to straighten the wall back into its original position.

This owner can now relax with piece of mind that their home is safe and stable.

Duluth, MN Home has CarbonArmor® Installed

A homeowner in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS regarding support for their foundation wall. They were in need of something to add to the wall in order to stabilize and prevent it from bowing. DBS sent in a crew to install a combination of CarbonArmor® and PowerBrace™ units. The CarbonArmor® can be seen in the photo attached, as it stretches the height of the wall for maximum support. With the help of DBS, this homeowner can now live comfortably eith a more stabilized foundation. 

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5116 Jean Duluth Road Suite 300
Duluth, MN 55803
1-218-955-7945


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6900 Shady Oak Rd Suite #120
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
1-763-634-8384
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