DBS Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Ashland, WI had concerns about their foundation. They noticed some sinking and settling, as well as drywall cracking on the interior of the home. Looking for a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS for more information about our foundation support systems. 

DBS Design Specialist James Miller visited the Wisconsin home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation support work. He determined that the crawl space would have supplemental support beams installed to stabilize the floor. Helical piers would then be installed at the foundation footing to lift and support the home.

DBS Foreman Trevor Ingle and his crew added 17 feet of supplemental support beneath the cabin. From there, they installed 12 helical piers and 2 SmartJack® support beams. To finish the job, they added our SilverGlo™ insulation topped with gravel as frost protection, preventing heaving to the foundation footings as the ground freezes during winter months.

The homeowners were relieved to have a foundation repair system that will permanently protect their home.

This classic craftsman-style home in Ashland, WI is over 100 years old. Over time, the south side of the foundation has sunk around 7 inches. Upon purchasing the home, the new owners knew they needed to tackle the foundation failure before it got any worse. They reached out to DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate and expert advice on how to proceed!

A DBS Design Specialist in Foundation Stabilization went to the home and gave a thorough inspection. After taking measurements in both the exterior and interior of the home, they developed a custom solution to stabilize the home, beginning with a basement wall support system.

DBS Foreman Tyler Nacey and his crew installed the foundation repair systems, beginning in the basement. Because the interior walls we badly cracking, they needed to stabilize them before doing any work on the exterior of the home. The team installed 3 steel beams to make up our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing system. These beams are tightened to stabilize the wall and potentially push it back to its original position. 

The cracked and bowing walls are now stable and permanently protected from wall failure.

This garage slab in Hermantown, MN had settled over time. Cracks in the concrete were leading water into the garage making it difficult to work on projects and safely store tools. Looking for a solution to their concrete issues they contacted DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate for our concrete lifting and leveling service. 

DBS Concrete Repair Production Manager Steve Lafontaine visited the home and provided a thorough estimate for the concrete repair work. DBS Concrete Repair Foreman Dustin Behning and his crew installed PolyLevel® to fill the voids beneath the slab and raise it back to level. This 2-part expanding foam expands upon contact with the soil and hardens as it cures. 

After the slab was leveled, the cracks were repaired with NexusPro®. This silicone solution is designed to adhere to cracks and gaps in the concrete throughout all types of weather.

A family in Hermantown, MN was concerned over the sidewalk leading to the front door. A void beneath the slab was causing it to sink during warm months and lift during winter months. The family reached out to DBS for some expert advice on the best course of action for their concrete. 

DBS Concrete Repair Production Manager Steve Lafontaine visited the home and took measurements of each section of concrete. He proposed a solution to raise the slab using PolyLevel®. PolyLevel® is made with a specially engineered 2-part compound foam that expands when applied and hardens when dry. Concrete Repair Foreman Dustin Behning and his crew drilled small pea-sized holes into the concrete to inject the foam beneath the slab.  Once the concrete was level, they used NexusPro® to seal the joints.

This 20-year old concrete slab is back to safe and level - ready to use for years to come.

The biggest priority for this church community in Esko, MN was to tackle their concrete. Settling sidewalks near their entrances were created tripping hazards and were difficult for some congregation members to navigate. They learned about DBS via a referral and contacted us for a free, no-obligation estimate for our concrete repair service.

DBS Design Specialist Justin Mundahl is an expert in Concrete Repair and visited the church to provide an inspection. After taking thorough measurements, he designed a solution that would fill the voids beneath the concrete and raise the slabs back to a level position.

DBS Concrete Repair Foreman Dustin Behning led a crew that completed this church project. They began by drilling pea-sized holes into the target areas of the concrete. From there, they used a pressurized hose to inject our 2-part solution called PolyLevel® beneath the slabs. This expanding foam's lightweight formula is designed to lift concrete without adding extra weight to the soil beneath and causing more settling. The foam hardens and it cures to provide a durable, sustainable fix that won't wash away over time. 

This sidewalk entrance is now ready to safely welcome members once again!