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Foundation Solutions for Drought-Damaged Homes

Foundation Solutions for DroughtDamaged Homes - Image 1The stories, and the signs, are being reported all across the Midwest. Homeowners are noticing cracks in the walls of their home, windows and doors are getting stuck, gaps between ceilings and walls are visible, even floors are tilting, and rooms and decks are sinking.

All of these ‘unwelcome’ signs are indications of foundation problems due to the severe drought conditions being experienced this year. In extremely dry conditions, soil shrinks and pulls away from the foundation causing it to move. That shifting can cause structural damage to basements and crawl spaces as well as the upper floors of a home. Areas where bricks and mortar are used in the home, such as fireplaces, are especially vulnerable because the excessive weight of these materials causes more stress on the foundation.

With immediate attention being the best course of action, wise homeowners are seeking repairs once they suspect a problem. And we at Foundation Supportworks Solutions are ready to identify and diagnose the problem, make recommendations, and implement the repairs. As the most trusted foundation repair service in the area, we have the experience to remedy all types of foundation problems such as bowing walls, uneven floors, settlement, sinking, tilting chimneys, and much more.

Our products and services are right on target to repair homes ravaged by the drought. We offer wall repair systems, steel pier systems for settling foundations, crawl space support posts, helical deck piers -- a complete range of foundation repair products. We will stabilize and straighten foundation walls, and help you determine whether repairing or replacing your home’s foundation is best for you.

What’s more, all of our work is performed by professionals trained and certified by Foundation Supportworks, the nation’s leading network of foundation repair experts. This gives us access to cutting-edge products developed by qualified geotechnical and structural engineers. And gives you peace of mind knowing your home’s foundation is solid and dependable.

As a family-owned and operated business, we have been offering satisfied customers the highest quality products and services for more than three decades. Our service area covers Duluth, Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding towns as well as Wisconsin.

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We serve the following areas

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  • Brownsville
  • Caledonia
  • Canton
  • Dakota
  • Eitzen
  • Fountain
  • Harmony
  • Hokah
  • Houston
  • La Crescent
  • Lanesboro
  • Lewiston
  • Mabel
  • Minnesota City
  • Peterson
  • Preston
  • Rollingstone
  • Rushford
  • Spring Grove
  • Utica
  • Winona
Our Locations:

DBS Residential Solutions, Inc.
5116 Jean Duluth Road Suite 300
Duluth, MN 55803
1-218-955-7945


DBS Residential Solutions, Inc.
6900 Shady Oak Rd Suite #120
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
1-763-634-8384
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