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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Sinking Foundation in Bemidji, MN Home Restored with DBS Support System

Owners of this home in Bemidji, MN had been using this space for years as a vacation/rental property. Their goals were to fix some of the structural issues because symptoms had started to develop inside the home. DBS Design Specialist James Miller is an expert in foundation repair. He focused on the crawl space, carefully measuring the areas of sinking and settling. He found that several of the main supports had sunk significantly and designed a solution that would restore the home's foundation.DBS Foreman Nick Burley and his foundation repair crew performed the foundation support job. They installed 40 feet of supplemental support beams in the crawl space and secured the foundation using the SmartJack® System. In total, our team installed 6 SmartJack® System beams while performing a lift procedure to restore the home to a level position.

Shifting Foundation in Bemidji, MN

This dirt crawl space in Bemidji, MN had several vertical support beams that looked like this one. Cinder block supports, thick wooden beams, and spacers to fill gaps as more settling incurred. The homeowners knew they need a permanent solution going forward so they contacted DBS.

Cracked Doorframe is a Sign of Foundation Settling

Pressure from a foundation settling foundation is hard on doors and windows. Oftentimes, homeowners first notice foundation issues when they have trouble opening doors and windows.

Attempt at Supporting Home

This is a common sight for the crawl spaces in many homes. As the concrete or cinder block supports sink into the dirt over time, a gap is exposed between the vertical and horizontal support beams.

Sagging Supports in Dirt Crawl Space in Bemidji, MN

Owners of this home wanted to protect its property value by ensuring that it would be structurally sound for years to come. Upon inspection, our Design Specialist found several areas where the crawl space support beams were failing.