DBS Before & After Photos

This hunting shack in Northern Minnesota was quickly shifting as the concrete columns in the ground moved with the shifting soil. The owner of this property understood what the outcome would look like if the home shifted any further and knew it was time to get an expert analysis. We helped this customer to see what types of permanent options we could provide for the home and he decided using helical piers was the smartest choice for his situation. We used these piers in combination with steel beams to provide permanent and level support for the whole building. 

A homeowner from Palisade, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their cold crawl space. One of our Design Specialists provided the homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate for our spray foam insulation service. One of our crews installed our polyurethane spray foam along the walls of the crawl space to keep it warmer in the winter. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind

This family cabin in Palisade, MN was recently purchased. In order to make it a space for the whole family to enjoy, the new owners would like to expand the floorplan. Because the cabin has some issues with settling, they would like to level and support the structure before adding on.

DBS Design Specialist James Miller visited the home for a free, no-obligation estimate. After diagnosing the structural issues, James created a plan using our SmartJack and helical pier system. 

DBS Foreman Trevor Ingle and his crew completed this stabilization project. 6 SmartJack® adjustable beams were installed beneath the cabin to support the floor joists in the crawl space. To raise and level the cabin foundation, our crew drove 12 helical piers into the ground around the perimeter. Once these piers reach stable soil, the weight of the cabin is transferred to the strata layer far beneath the ground's surface. 

This cabin is now structurally sound and the family can move on with their plans to expand and renovate this Northwoods retreat!

The owner of this cabin in Palisade, MN wanted to stabilize their foundation before moving forward with siding and other remodeling projects. Their old foundation was composed of old wooden posts that had settled into the ground over time, causing some of them to tilt as the cabin shifted. Looking for a solution, they reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went to the cabin to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owner. After a thorough inspection, Henrik recommended and quoted our pier system to solve their foundation issues.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 15 helical piers to permanently stabilize the cabin foundation. Each pier is backed with a 25-year transferrable warranty against movement, ensuring that the cabin owner can invest in remodeling projects with peace of mind.

The owner of this cabin in Palisade, MN decided to reach out to DBS after seeing an ad online for our Crawl Space Encapsulation Service.

Design Specialist Austin Burley went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, Austin provided education on our Crawl Space Encapsulation Service to our customer and generated a free quote customized to their cabin's needs.

Foreman Evan LaFontaine led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed dimpled drainage matting to assist water flow in the crawl space. On top of that, they installed panels of TerraBlock™ insulation to provide a proper frost barrier and finished the encapsulation process by installing CleanSpace® water vapor barrier. To finish the insulation aspect of the project, the crew sprayed the vertical walls with our closed-cell polyurethane spray foam insulation.

Now that the crawl space has been properly insulated and waterproofed, the cabin owner will be able to enjoy warmer living spaces without having to pay higher heating bills!