DBS Before & After Photos

This family cabin in Hayward, WI has been in the family for generations. Originally built in 1938, the boathouse block foundation was in jeopardy of collapsing. Looking for a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS for more information about our foundation support systems. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the family cabin and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation support work. He determined that supplemental support and helical piers were needed to permanently support the boathouse and guest cabin where the foundation was failing.

DBS Foremen Jose Valenzuela and Trevor Ingle co-lead our foundation piering team. They installed 87 feet of steel I-beams for much-needed supplemental support beneath the cabin. From there, they installed 10 helical piers outside of the cabin foundation in order to route the support for the structure to competent, weight-bearing soil.

This boathouse and guest cabin is now permanently stabilized, ready for the generations to come to enjoy!

A homeowner from Tower, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their unsupported deck foundation. One of our Design Specialists, Zach Guilliams, provided the homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate for our foundation repair service after a thorough inspection. One of our crews led by Foreman, Jordan Salmi, installed our SmartJack® support system under the deck to permanently stabilize its foundation.

A homeowner in Chippewa Falls, WI wanted a solution for their sunken concrete driveway and patio. Washout beneath the slab has caused the concrete to sink up to 3 inches in some areas. Interested in the DBS PolyLevel solution for sunken slabs, they contacted us for a free estimate.

A Concrete Repair Design Specialist visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the repair work. DBS Foreman Elisha Schlipp and her team installed expanding PolyLevel beneath the home's driveway, sidewalk, and patio. This polyurethane foam is injected beneath the slab via a pea-sized hole in the concrete. Expanding upon application, it raises the slab back to level and hardens as it cures. 

After a successful project to lift and level the slab, the homeowners can now make better use of their outdoor spaces. 

Homeowners in Columbia Heights, MN wanted to restore their back patio. Over time, soil washout caused their slab to settle and crack. Looking for a permanent solution, they contacted DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate on our PolyLevel service.

Concrete Repair Production Manager Steve Lafontaine visited the home to measure movement on the slab and design a custom solution. DBS Foreman Elisha Schlipp and her team installed expanding PolyLevel beneath the home's driveway, sidewalk, and patio. This polyurethane foam is injected beneath the slab via a pea-sized hole in the concrete. Expanding upon application, it raises the slab back to level and hardens as it cures. From there, they filled the concrete cracks with NexusPro®.

After a successful project to lift and level the slab, the homeowners can now make better use of their outdoor spaces.

Uneven sidewalks at this care facility concerned the owners. Wanting to eliminate trip hazards for residents and visitors, they contacted DBS for more information regarding our concrete lifting and leveling service.

Concrete Repair Manager Steve Lafontaine visited the facility and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the project. DBS Foreman Elisha Schlipp and her crew completed the work using PolyLevel®.

Our crew begins PolyLevel® installation by drilling small, dime-sized holes into the concrete. From there, the PolyLevel® foam is injected into the holes, filling the void beneath the slab. This 2-part foam expands upon contact with the ground to raise the concrete back to a level position. It cures in about 15 minutes and is ready to use!