DBS Before & After Photos

A homeowner near Ashland, WI reached out to DBS looking for help with their cracked, bowing basement walls. One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate. One of our crews installed our PowerBrace® Wall Bracing System to permanently stabilize the foundation walls, giving peace of mind to the homeowner.

Homeowners of this property wanted to be able to sell or stay in their home knowing that it would be free of wall failure. They had noticed cracks around doorways, along with ceilings, and in their basement walls. Over the years they had temporary fixes done in an attempt to stabilize their foundation. Looking for a permanent solution to their issue, they contacted DBS.

Design Specialist Zach Guilliams visited the property to conduct a free no-obligation inspection of the home and made note of the various cracks found throughout the home. After completing the inspection, he advised the homeowners that DBS's PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System would be a permanent solution to their foundation problem.

Foreman Tyler Nacey led the installation of this project along with his team. Together the crew installed 8 PowerBrace™ I-beams, and the foundation walls are now prevented from further shifting or cracking.

The owners of this property can relax comfortably in their home knowing that their foundation has been permanently stabilized, and they will no longer need to deal with any additional temporary fixes.

This home in Ashland, WI suffered from cracking basement walls. Cracking in the walls had made it easy for water to leak into the basement over time, raising concerns regarding the safety of their basement. The owner had just purchased the home in May and was looking forward to making renovations, but knew that they needed to address the foundation issues before doing so. In hopes of finding a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller visited the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate of the issue. After completing a thorough inspection, James advised the homeowner that the supporting wooden columns in the basement needed to be replaced in order to stabilize the home. James suggested that DBS's SmartJack® System and PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System solutions would solve the wall cracking issue.

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project alongside his crew. Together they installed 3 PowerBrace™ I-beams and 6 SmartJack® supports. Upon completion of installation, the walls are unable to crack or bow any further, and the home has been permanently stabilized.

The homeowner can now have peace of mind when beginning their renovation projects knowing that the walls have been supported and that their basement foundation is structurally sound.

In this Ashland, WI home, the homeowner experienced water entering into their basement. They wanted to work with a company that could provide a long-lasting solution, so they decided to team up with DBS.

Design Specialist Hendrik Makitalo met with this homeowner and conducted a free no-obligation estimate for their flooding problem. After conducting a thorough inspection, Hendrik advised the owner to invest in a solution called the WaterGuard® Drain System along with the TripleSafe™ sump pump. 

Foreman Dustin Behning led this successful installation of the WaterGuard® Drain System. The team started by jackhammering trenches and placing the drains within. After placement, the drains are covered with concrete for a smooth, flush look. The team also installed the TripleSafe™ sump pump which handles 6,200 gallons of water an hour and has a backup battery operation in the case of power outages.

This owner can now enjoy their water-free basement in their healthy home.

The owner of this home in Ashland, WI noticed that the support holding up the roof over their patio was starting to bow. They became concerned about the roof collapsing. Looking for a solution, the homeowner reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist Zach Guilliams visited the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowners. After a thorough investigation, Zach educated the owners on our helical piering solution that would provide permanent stabilization to the overhang.

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of the project with help from a crew. Together they installed one helical pier to replace the old support and provide proper stabilization to the overhang.

Now that the issue has been resolved by DBS, the homeowner can relax comfortably on their patio without worrying about their roof collapsing.