CASE STUDY
SMARTJACK® INSTALLATION IN A HINCKLEY, MN CRAWL SPACE
A homeowner in Hinckley, MN, wanted to preserve a cabin intended for future family gatherings but discovered structural issues beneath the property. DBS recommended a SmartJack® system to stabilize the crawl space and help protect the cabin for years to come.
When a recent homeowner in Hinckley, MN, contacted DBS, they faced a pivotal decision regarding their newly acquired property. Situated on land meant for family gatherings, a cabin stood at a crossroads between renovation and demolition. Understandably, preserving this potential repository of memories was paramount. Upon reaching out to our customer service team, an inspection was promptly scheduled. Our System Design Specialist thoroughly examined the cabin’s crawl space, uncovering foundational issues worsened by time.
Enter SmartJack®—a meticulously engineered solution tailored for such scenarios. Our proposal involved deploying SmartJack® to provide robust support and stability where the original construction fell short. Our skilled team of foremen and installers diligently set to work, ensuring each SmartJack® system was expertly installed to fortify the cabin’s foundation. The transformation went beyond mere aesthetics, securing a future where the cabin could safely host generations of family gatherings.
The homeowner not only received a rehabilitated crawl space but also regained confidence in their cherished family asset on the property. Projects like these underscore our commitment not only to durable solutions but also to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Through empathy, precise intervention, and meticulous care, what was once on the brink of demolition now stands resilient, poised to embrace the future.
Crawl Spaces: you won’t believe what we find under homes!
Moisture & Mold in Minnesota Crawl Spaces Can Damage Your Home Fast
Across Duluth, St. Louis County, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Sherburne County, Benton County, Brainerd, Baxter, Crow Wing County, and Cass County, vented crawl spaces are built to struggle with snowmelt, damp soil, summer humidity, and freeze-thaw cycles. When warm, humid air meets cooler surfaces underground, condensation forms, and mold follows. That mold doesn’t stay put.
Damp Minnesota Crawl Spaces Attract Pests, Rodents, and Wood-Damaging Insects
Moisture-damaged wood doesn’t just rot, it attracts pests that cause their own wave of destruction. From lake-area cabins in Cass and Crow Wing County to year-round homes in Duluth, St. Cloud, Elk River, and Sauk Rapids, dark and damp crawl spaces can become ideal conditions for rodents, carpenter ants, and wood-damaging insects.
Your Minnesota Crawl Space Could Be Costing You 25–40% More on Energy Bills
An unencapsulated crawl space is one of the biggest sources of energy loss in a Minnesota home. Whether it’s subzero winter air in Duluth and Brainerd or summer humidity in St. Cloud and Sherburne County, your HVAC system pays the price, and so do you.
Sagging Floors or Foundation Issues in Minnesota? Your Crawl Space Structure May Be Failing
Structural problems in a crawl space rarely announce themselves, until they do. In Minnesota homes across Duluth, St. Louis County, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Baxter, Elk River, and Sauk Rapids, sagging floors, cracked drywall, and sticking doors can all be warning signs that the support system beneath your home is compromised.
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