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Basement Wall Repair near Ashland, WI: PowerBrace™ System

CASE STUDYBASEMENT WALL REPAIR NEAR ASHLAND, WI A homeowner from Ashland, WI reached out to DBS looking for professional help with an inward-bowing basement foundation. Our specialized engineering team diagnosed severe horizontal mortar cracking driven by external hydrostatic pressure and implemented a heavy-duty vertical reinforcement solution to permanently halt structural movement, ensuring absolute safety and […]

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Comprehensive Foundation Wall Repair and Structural Anchoring in Superior, WI

Industrial GeoLock channel anchors installed along a concrete block basement wall to correct bowing in Superior Wisconsin
CASE STUDYCOMPREHENSIVE FOUNDATION WALL REPAIR AND STRUCTURAL ANCHORING IN SUPERIOR, WI After enduring Superior, WI’s harsh northern weather for years, a local homeowner faced the daunting task of cleaning and managing her basement. This emotional and physical process was made significantly more challenging by the recent loss of her husband. Aware of growing cracks in […]

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PolyLevel® Concrete Slab Lifting in Glidden, WI

CASE STUDYPOLYLEVEL IN GLIDDEN, WI This homeowner in Glidden, WI was concerned about progressive stair step cracking spreading along their garage wall. Having previously worked with DBS for foundation repair, they trusted our team to deliver a permanent fix. System Design Specialist Rich Johnson diagnosed the structural issue as slab settlement and recommended our advanced […]

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Unstable Deck and Water Intrusion Resolved in Grand Marais, MN

Before & AfterUNSTABLE DECK AND WATER INTRUSION RESOLVED IN GRAND MARAIS, MN WITH HELICAL PIER SYSTEM A homeowner in Grand Marais, MN was preparing to sell their property when two major structural and environmental issues threatened to derail the process. Our team at DBS responded with an engineered stabilization plan, utilizing deep-driven steel underpinning columns […]

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Waterproofing and Wall Support with PowerBraces in Grand Marais, MN

before & afterWATERPROOFING AND WALL SUPPORT WITH POWERBRACES IN GRAND MARAIS, MN This customer contacted DBS after experiencing sub-floor water issues and wall deflection that required immediate professional attention. Our specialized structural engineering and environmental remediation teams deployed a multi-layered defense network, implementing six high-capacity PowerBrace™ vertical steel columns to completely arrest the bowing masonry […]

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Boathouse Piering and Foundation Stabilization in Sturgeon Lake, MN

before & afterBOATHOUSE PIERING IN STURGEON LAKE, MN This cabin owner reached out to DBS after having consistent problems with their waterfront structure in Sturgeon Lake, MN. Our engineering team analyzed the soil erosion along the lake bank and implemented an industrial-grade helical underpinning solution, lifting and securing the unstable framework to guarantee complete structural […]

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Structural Foundation Repair and Push Pier Stabilization in Hawkins, WI

CASE STUDYSTRUCTURAL FOUNDATION REPAIR AND PUSH PIER STABILIZATION IN HAWKINS, WI These homeowners in Hawkins, WI, needed urgent professional assistance with severe stability issues their home was facing. The entire residential building had actively started to lean and settle downward, leaving the owners deeply worried about the long-term safety and structural integrity of their home. […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Ashland, WI: CleanSpace® Transformation

Before & AfterCRAWL SPACE ENCAPSULATION IN ASHLAND, WI In Ashland, WI, we encountered a homeowner determined to preserve the integrity of her beloved home. Facing the grim reality of a failing foundation, exacerbated by standing water, mold proliferation, and hazardous knob and tube wiring, she reached out to our team. Acknowledging the seriousness of her […]

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Helical Pier Foundation Preparation for New Deck Construction in Hayward, WI

CASE STUDYHELICAL PIER FOUNDATION PREPARATION FOR NEW DECK CONSTRUCTION IN HAYWARD, WI These homeowners in Hayward, WI, were very excited to build a beautiful new deck for their home to maximize their outdoor living space. However, before the carpentry work could begin, they recognized the vital importance of starting from the ground up and needed […]

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Lake House Foundation Stabilization and Wall Bracing in Hayward, WI

CASE STUDYLAKE HOUSE FOUNDATION STABILIZATION AND WALL BRACING IN HAYWARD, WI Recently, we had the opportunity to help homeowners in Hayward, WI, safeguard their beautiful lake house investment with a professional foundation repair that really stood out. Over time, the heavy foundation walls of this waterfront property began to show clear signs of structural strain […]

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