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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Moisture and Foundation Issues in Minneapolis, MN Basement Repaired by DBS

A homeowner in northeast Minneapolis, MN wanted to invest in remodeling their home. Replacing the windows was high on the priority list but the owner knew that the sloping floor should be addressed first. DBS Design Specialist James Miller visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation inspection of the basement. After a thorough look at the sagging ceiling, and identifying some leaking issues, James created a custom solution for a foundation repair and basement waterproofing system. DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and his crew installed both of these systems, beginning with the waterproofing. They installed our WaterGuard® interior drain system that connects to a new basement sump pump. For the walls with moisture issues, our team installed CleanSpace®, a wall poly covering that will capture any moisture and direct it to the drain system below. To correct the sinking floors, our team installed 10 feet of steel I-beam to offer additional horizontal support. SmartJack XT® vertical support beams were placed throughout the basement to lift and permanently stabilize the sinking floors.

Water Damage in Minneapolis, MN Basement

In this photo, you can see three large, discolored patches of the wall where moisture has caused the paint to chip.

Measuring Sagging Ceiling in Minneapolis, MN Basement

After taking thorough measurements in the basement and the main level of the home, our Design Specialist put together a custom home repair plan.

Cracking in Horizontal Support Beam

This Minneapolis, MN home had issues with sloping floors in the main level. Upon inspection of the basement, our Design Specialist found cracking in this horizontal support beam.

CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier Collects Water in Minneapolis, MN

Because this basement is prone to water, our team installed CleanSpace® vapor barrier to protect the walls. Any moisture collected is directed to the French interior drain below it.

New Sump Pump in Minneapolis, MN Basement

This pump is a heavy-duty 1/3 horsepower (HP) cast-iron Zoeller pump that handles up to 2,600 gallons of water per hour.

Foundation Support and Waterproofing System for Minneapolis, MN Home

The left side of the photo shows our SmartJack® steel support team anchored into the concrete floor. The right side of the photo shows our CleanSpace® and WaterGuard® waterproofing system.

SmartJack System Lifts Immediately

Each SmartJack beam is custom-fit and secured to either the ceiling joist, or steel support beam as is the case in this photo.

Support Beams Anchored in New Concrete

Our repair crew excavated a small portion of the concrete floor to anchor the SmartJacks into place. They then poured new concrete around the support beam footing.

Floor Immediately Stabilized in Minneapolis, MN

It's common for older homes to have issues with sagging and sloping floors. Our SmartJack system is designed to immediately stabilize and lift sagging floors.