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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Crawlspace Foundation Supports Sinking and Settling Counteracted With DBS's SmartJack® System Solution

Homeowners noticed problems with their floors sagging in the Hibbing, MN home. Their kitchen was bowing downwards in the center. With the intent of remodeling in the future, they called DBS hoping for a solution. Design Specialist Rich Johnsen went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate of the issue. After completing a thorough inspection, he advised the owners sinking and settling support columns in their crawlspace was the culprit. He informed the owners that installing DBS's SmartJack® System would help level their sinking floors. A Foreman led the installation of this project and with the help of a crew, they replaced the old wooden supports with 9 SmartJack® supports. The SmartJack® supports would help raise the sagging floors and may even completely level the flooring. The homeowners of this property can relax comfortably knowing that their floors are properly supported by the SmartJack® System installed in the crawlspace. They also have peace of mind knowing they can finally go about remodeling their kitchen without worrying about their floors will cave in.

Old Wooden Supports Sinking and Settling Causing Settling Floors in Hibbing, MN Home

The foundation supports in this Hibbing, MN crawl space sunk into the soil beneath them causing the floors above to sag. As moisture levels change in the soil, the foundation supports the sink and settles into the ground below.

Main Wooden Support Beam Damaged From Uneven Supports in Hibbing, MN

The issue with wooden main beams is that they can droop towards the middle if improperly supported like in this home. The wooden supports holding up the main beam sunk into the soil and caused cracks in the beam.

Wall Separated From Ceiling in Hibbing, MN Home

The floors of this kitchen in Hibbing, MN were sagging so badly that it caused the corner of their wall to separate from the ceiling.

Sagging Floors in Kitchen Postpone Remodel in Hibbing, MN Home

Not only did the wall separate from the ceiling but in another area of the kitchen, the wall separated from the flooring as well. The owners of this home intended on remodeling their kitchen at some point in the near future, and they knew they needed a solution to their issue before doing so.

Free No-Obligation Estimate For Foundation Repair Claimed By Homeowners in Hibbing, MN

The homeowners contacted DBS for a free no-obligation estimate and Design Specialist Rich Johnsen went out to visit the property. After completing a thorough inspection, Rich advised the owners that DBS had a solution that would solve their sagging floor issue.

SmartJack® System Installed in Hibbing, MN Home To Permanently Stabilize Crawl Space

A Foreman installed DBS's SmartJack® System, a foundation support system designed to permanently stabilize foundations.

SmartJack® System Prevents Sagging Floors From Collapsing in Hibbing, MN Home

The crew replaced all of the faulty wooden supports and also replaced the main beam with a steel beam supported by the SmartJack® System. The SmartJack® System guarantees that the home is permanently stabilized following proper installation. Now that the home has been permanently stabilized, the owners can go about remodeling their home and feel comfortable and safe knowing that their floors will not cave in.