Before & After

Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

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Sagging Floors Above Proctor, MN Basement Supported with SmartJackĀ® System

This homeowner in Proctor, MN wanted to address the sinking and sagging floors in their home. They were worried the floor might collapse, so they reached out to DBS for a professional, permanent solution. 

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted the homeowner in a free, no-obligation estimate in order to find the best solution for the home's needs. After a careful inspection, Henrik recommended our SmartJack® Support System.

Foreman Fred Bozvay led the installation of this project with help from a team. Together, the team used these jack systems to evenly support and distribute the weight of the structure. Once stabilized, the jacks can be adjusted to lift the floor above back to a level, even position.

This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is stable and supported. 

Foundation Crack Repair in Duluth MN

If you have cracks in your foundation, its a problem that should be fixed. This before picture is showing a block foundation with cracks creating a stair-stepping crack. (As you can see the homeowner tried fixing it temporary with duct tape) We have a permanent solution for this! Duct tape can't quite fix EVERYTHING! The longer you wait to fix it, the bigger the job will be. This after picture is a great shot at what we do, by installing an earth anchor. Which stabilizes the wall and fixes it of cracking again. If you are experiencing any cracking issues with your basement or foundation call us today. We can set you up an appointment with one of our specialist, for a FREE written estimate to find a solution for your foundation. 

Wall Anchors and Carbon Armor Straps Stabilize Foundation Wall in Duluth, MN

This section of the foundation wall had cracks so extreme that the homeowner had to use expanding foam in an attempt to seal the home away from the wind, cold, and water outside of the home. The homeowner knew this solution was a temporary fix and provided zero structural integrity for the wall. Fortunately, they found out about the work DBS Residential Solutions does to permanently secure foundations. After a full evaluation of the situation the homeowner signed up for a blend of foundation repair solutions that were used across the home depending on the needs in certain areas. In the section pictured we used Helical Tie Backs and Carbon Armor Wall Anchors to permanently stabilize this foundation wall. With this in combination with patching the previous cracks we have created a stabilized wall that seals the home away from the outside environment. 

PowerBraces installed in Duluth, MN basement to help stabilize foundation wall.

This Duluth, MN homeowner noticed water seeping into their basement through the foundation on the floor. They called DBS to come out and give them a free, no-obligation estimate to fix the problem. System Design Specialist, Royce Bunn, was able to diagnose the problem and give solutions to fix it. Part of the solution was to install PowerBraces to help strengthen and straighten one of the foundation walls. The installation of PowerBraces along with the use of the WaterGuard and TripleSafe sump systems would be sure to keep this customers basement dry. 

Foundation Wall Supported in Duluth, MN

A homeowner in Duluth, MN was having issues with an old basement wall. The wall had starting cracking in multiple areas, and was beginning to shift. The owner was in need of a solution to this problem. They reached out to DBS, and a crew went to install the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System for the wall to provide extra support and to stop any further movements from occuring. 

our service area

We serve the following areas

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  • Brownsville
  • Caledonia
  • Canton
  • Dakota
  • Eitzen
  • Fountain
  • Harmony
  • Hokah
  • Houston
  • La Crescent
  • Lanesboro
  • Lewiston
  • Mabel
  • Minnesota City
  • Peterson
  • Preston
  • Rollingstone
  • Rushford
  • Spring Grove
  • Utica
  • Winona
Our Locations:

DBS Residential Solutions, Inc.
5116 Jean Duluth Road Suite 300
Duluth, MN 55803
1-218-955-7945


DBS Residential Solutions, Inc.
6900 Shady Oak Rd Suite #120
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
1-763-634-8384
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