DBS Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS for help repairing the foundation of their homes. Their basement egress window was sloping and their walls were cracked and bowing.

DBS Design Specialist, James Miller went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the basement, James discovered that increasing soil pressure was the cause of foundational problems for this home. His recommendation was to excavate soil outside the home to reduce inward pressure and stabilize the egress window. PowerBrace™ wall support beams were installed to permanently stabilize the bowing foundation walls. This home was permanently stabilized by DBS foreman Zach Royer and his production crew. 

This home is now healthy, safe, and comfortable! 

These Park Point homeowners were tired of their uneven and shifting concrete. It was causing water to flow toward their home, and contributing to some leaking in the foundation. Because they knew that their concrete settlement would only get worse over time, they were in search of a permanent solution. A friend recommended DBS so the homeowners reached out to us for an estimate on the work. 

A DBS Design Specialist visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate. To lift and level the concrete PolyLevel® was recommended. DBS Foreman Steve Lafontaine cut some of the concrete near the entrance to the home, and then successfully installed and leveled the entry and sidewalk using PolyLevel® and sealed cracks using NexusPro™.

These homeowners now have a safe, stable, and level sidewalk and entrance to enjoy all year long! 

Homeowners in South Range, WI were having foundation issues leading to excess moisture entering the home. Living in the home for about 15 years, they noticed the issues worsening over time, contributing to significant leaking during springtime thaws and heavy rains. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for foundation repair as well as a waterproofing system. DBS Production Manager Kevin Steffey was the leading foreman on the job for both jobs. He and his production team installed our waterproofing system, and then turn focus to the foundation job. 

First, they excavated soil around the home's foundation and then installed 9 Push Piers, driving them down into the load-bearing strata. These hydraulically driven piers assist in returning the home to its original position. A GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System was also installed connecting anchors on the inside of the home and exterior soil with a long steel rod that will be tightened over time, returning the walls to their original position. 

The homeowners were happy with the work done and now have a dry basement and supported home they can depend on! 

These homeowners in Deer River, MN reached out to DBS for help repairing their wet and moldy crawl space. One of their children has asthma and the uncontrolled moisture in their crawl space was carrying allergens and odors throughout their home. They were ready for a permanent solution when they called.

DBS Design Specialist, Henry Jungbauer went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the damp crawl space, Hunter recommended installing CleanSpace® vapor barrier over drainage matting, a SaniDry™ Sedona dehumidifier, and closed cell spray foam insulation. This home was repaired by DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and his production crew.

This home is now healthy, safe, and comfortable! 

Owners of this Superior, WI were experiencing issues with their dirt crawl space. Moisture in the warm months and cold air in the winter months were causing undesirable conditions for the rest of the home. After seeing our website, they decided to contact us in search of a permanent solution to the problem. 

DBS Design Specialist Rich Johnsen visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for some insulation work. A DBS Foreman and crew installed closed-cell spray foam carefully along the base and rim joists of the crawl space foundation. This Spray Foam insulation will assist in completely sealing the space from outside air and moisture. 

This crawl space is now completely sealed, regulating temperature, and moisture levels for the entire home.