DBS Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Two Harbors, MN contacted DBS in hopes of a permanent solution for their sinking and settling garage building. The garage foundation had been shifting over the span of many years but the homeowner noticed a significant change recently.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. Basement Repair Production Manager Kevin Steffey and his crew installed over 100 feet of supplemental support beams to restore the garage foundation. From there, they drove 11 Helicast™ Helical Piers into the ground to support and restore the garage's original position.

The customer was happy with the work done and has a supported garage they can depend on and enjoy for many years to come. 

Homeowners in Two Harbors, MN had been living in this home for around 25 years. Over the last 5 years, they noticed that cracks in the foundation were starting to worsen. The family had plans to renovate the basement but wanted to take care of the structural issues first. They contacted DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation work.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home and provided a thorough inspection as well as an estimate for the bowing basement walls. He proposed our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System to permanently stabilize and restore the cracked and bowing walls. 

DBS Foreman Joe Harris and his crew first applied a layer of Foamax insulation that will add a radiant barrier to the walls. This material is waterproof, perfect for the basement environment where leaks are common. Then they installed 11 PowerBrace I-beams, connecting them to the basement's concrete floor and ceiling joists. These beams will be tightened over time by our service department with the goal of restoring the wall to its original position. 

The homeowners were happy with the work done and can now begin their plans to renovate their home! 

A Northwoods retreat in Two Harbors, MN had crawl space issues. Wetness and damage to the insulation produced a bad odor that affected the rest of the home. Looking for a solution to restore comfort to their home, the homeowners reached out to DBS about our crawl space encapsulation service.

Dr. Energy Saver Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer visited the home and completed a thorough inspection of the crawl space. He discovered moldy insulation, water damage, and clear signs of critters living in the space. Henry designed a plan that included removing the damaged insulation and replacing it with our crawl space encapsulation system.

DBS Foreman Nick Woods II led this crawl space repair project. After removing the damaged insulation, our team worked to address the moisture issues by installing a SmartDrain® crawl space drainage system. From there, they applied our 3-layer crawl space encapsulation system consisting of; drainage matting, TerraBlock™ insulation, and a CleanSpace® vapor barrier.

The homeowners were happy with the work and now have a healthy, safe, and comfortable home once again!

This resident from Two Harbors, MN, contacted us regarding a shifted foundation that obstructed the front door and reduced comfort. Understanding the necessity for improvement, we intervened with our innovative SmartJack® system. The initial photo demonstrates the unstable foundation, whereas the subsequent image clearly displays a secure home. With our SmartJack® solution, this residence has been transformed into more than just a building; it is now a consistently safe and comfortable home, prepared for spring renovations.

The owner of this home in Two Harbors, MN was concerned about mold growth in their crawl space. They also had issues with rodents and wanted a solution to their issue as soon as possible. The owner reached out to DBS in hopes of finding a solution.

Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, he advised the owner about DBS insulation solutions that would solve their issues.

Foreman Evan LaFontaine led the installation of the project with assistance from a team. Together they installed drainage matting in the crawl space to help with water flow underneath the layers of insulation. Then they laid down panels of TerraBlock™ foam insulation to protect the area against frost build-up. Finally, they sealed off the ground with the CleanSpace® vapor barrier. On the walls, the crew installed panels of SilverGlo™ rigid foam insulation and air sealed in between the panels with ZypFoam™. To finalize the project, the crew sprayed waterproof polyurethane foam insulation into the rim joists to air seal the crawl space.

Now that the crawl space has been thoroughly insulated, the homeowner will experience warmer floors and lower heating bills. They can relax comfortably knowing that their crawl space will stay drier and promote healthy living conditions.