Before & After

Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

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PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System Allows For Duluth, MN Home To Pass Pre-Sale Inspection

Homeowners of this property were looking into selling their property, but upon inspection, their realtor notified them that the cracked and bowing walls in their basement foundation would need to be repaired before going on the market. Looking for a permanent solution to their failing foundation, they reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller went out to their home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. After a thorough inspection, James advised the homeowners that DBS's PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System solution would solve their basement's issue and permanently stabilize the home for the next owners.

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project with his team, and together they successfully installed 10 PowerBrace™ I-beams. Brackets at the top of each I-beam have the ability to be tightened by the homeowners or DBS professionals over time in order to correct bowing in walls and prevent additional cracking.

Now that the home has been permanently stabilized, the owners can relax knowing that they will be able to sell the property with no concerns about the integrity of the foundation. The next family to move-in will also have peace of mind because there is a 25-year transferrable warranty for the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System solution.

Wall Cracked from Weight of Chimney Stabilized with DBS PowerBrace™ I-beams

The owner of this home in Hermantown, MN noticed cracking in the wall below where their chimney rests. They were referred to DBS by a friend and reached out in hopes that we could stabilize the wall for them.

Design Specialist Jacob Nustad went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, Jacob informed the homeowner that DBS has a system solution that would solve their issue.

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation for this project with assistance from a crew. Together they permanently stabilized the wall by installing 3 PowerBrace™ I-beams by securing each top bracket to the rim joists and bolting the bottom plates to the basement floor. Over time the PowerBrace™ brackets can be tightened during dry periods in an attempt to move the wall back to its original position.

Now that the wall has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner will be able to relax much more comfortably with peace of mind from worrying about a failing wall.

Helical Pier Used for Cantilever

A homeowner in Duluth, MN reached out to us when they were trying to sell their house, but, were facing the challenge of an unstable deck post for their cantilever. Eager to ensure their home was ready for a future sale, they sought to put an end to the temporary fix of piling insulation for stability. When our team went out to the property, we recommended the installation of a Helical Pier, as depicted in the photo gallery. This process not only stabilized their cantilever effectively but also permanently removed the worry of future movement. 

Wall Instability That Stops Home Renovation is Fixed with CarbonArmor® in Duluth, MN

These homeowners in Duluth, MN were hoping to finish a guest bedroom but needed to address the wall stabilization issues first. They trusted DBS with the project.

Design Specialist James Miller assisted these homeowners in a free, no-obligation estimate in order to find the best solution for the home. After a careful inspection, it was decided that our CarbonArmor® Defense Straps would be the perfect solution for this home's needs.

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project, along with a team. Together, the team used the CarbonArmor® defense material to stabilize the wall and prevent any further movement. These straps are made out of materials that are 10-times stronger than steel. These materials are woven together into a fabric-like material and applied to walls to hold them in place. 

These homeowners can now finish their home renovations knowing their home is stable. 

Basement Walls are Bowing and Need a Permanent Solution in Duluth, MN

This homeowner in Duluth, MN wanted to find a permanent and professional solution to address the shifting walls in their basement. They wanted to avoid any further damage to the foundation of the home, so they reached out to DBS for help. 

Design Specialist Zach Guilliams went out to the home to conduct a free, no-obligation estimate for the owner. After a careful inspection, Zach recommended our PowerBrace® Wall Support System. 

Foreman Jordan Salmi led the installation of this project with a crew. These steel i-beam braces stop any further inward movement and can be adjusted to move the wall back to its original position. This is a very effective solution that will prevent wall failure issues. The beams are secure to the ceiling and floor joists to ensure a stable solution.

This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is secure and safe from wall failure!

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