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Category: Foundation Repair

Unstable Boathouse Foundation Repair and Stabilization in McGregor, MN

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CASE STUDYUNSTABLE BOATHOUSE FOUNDATION REPAIR AND STABILIZATION IN MCGREGOR, MN The owner of a lakeside cabin property located in McGregor, MN, became increasingly concerned about the structural condition of their shoreline boathouse. The structural walls had become highly unstable as the heavy masonry blocks forming the foundation began to shift and separate over time. The […]

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Unstable Cabin Foundation Stabilization in McGregor, MN

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CASE STUDYUNSTABLE CABIN FOUNDATION STABILIZATION IN MCGREGOR, MN A cabin owner in McGregor, MN, became deeply concerned about the shifting and unstable foundation beneath his seasonal property. Recognizing that structural movement could jeopardize the entire building, the homeowner decided to take action and look for a permanent solution. This cabin owner was concerned about the […]

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Leveling a Shifting Hunting Shack Foundation in Palisade, MN

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Heavy duty steel I beam installed on top of deep helical piers to support a cabin foundation in Palisade Minnesota
CASE STUDYLEVELING A SHIFTING HUNTING SHACK FOUNDATION IN PALISADE, MN A property owner in Palisade, MN, reached out to DBS after discovering critical structural failures beneath their beloved outdoor retreat. Used primarily as a hunting shack, the building’s foundation was beginning to cause severe, alarming problems throughout the interior of the home. Many people in […]

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Crawl Space Wall Support with EverBrace™ System in Frederic, WI

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Before & AfterCRAWLSPACE WALL SUPPORT WITH EVERBRACE™ SYSTEM IN FREDERIC, WI This homeowner reached out to DBS after raising concerns about the stability of their walls. Our specialized structural engineering team designed an advanced, non-disruptive foundation reinforcement layout, deploying the innovative EverBrace™ system to structurally fortify the crawl space and guarantee long-term peace of mind. […]

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SmartJack and PowerBrace™ Solutions for Lasting Stability in Luck, WI

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before & afterSMARTJACK AND POWERBRACE™ SOLUTIONS FOR LASTING STABILITY Recently, in Luck, WI, we worked with a homeowner who noticed noticeably higher humidity levels inside their home. Eager to protect the health and integrity of their unconditioned lower footprint, they reached out to DBS seeking a proactive engineering solution to ensure their crawl space was […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation and Structural Stabilization in Moose Lake, MN

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Unsealed dirt crawl space with sagging floor joists before encapsulation in Moose Lake Minnesota
CASE STUDYCRAWL SPACE ENCAPSULATION AND STRUCTURAL STABILIZATION IN MOOSE LAKE, MN When a homeowner in Moose Lake, MN, reached out to DBS, they were grappling with a set of compounding worries that had turned their crawl space into a total nightmare. The subfloor above was sagging heavily, making every footstep a reminder that something was […]

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Piering and Foundation Settlement in Arkansaw, WI: Structural Restoration

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CASE STUDYPIERING AND FOUNDATION SETTLEMENT IN ARKANSAW, WI In Arkansaw, WI, a homeowner faced foundation issues with their getaway spot, a beloved haven for skiing, motorcycling, and relaxation. Our structural production crew stepped in to completely stabilize the sinking perimeters, implementing a precision network of high-capacity structural steel helical piers and intermediate SmartJack® supports to […]

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Helical Piers Installation for Three-Season Room Stabilization in Holyoke, MN

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Exterior view of a three-season room addition undergoing foundation stabilization in Holyoke Minnesota
CASE STUDYHELICAL PIERS INSTALLATION FOR THREE-SEASON ROOM STABILIZATION IN HOLYOKE, MN A homeowner in Holyoke, MN, realized their beautiful three-season room was in desperate need of professional structural stabilization. The project was vital not only to make the room more visually appealing and functional, but also to ensure it wouldn’t negatively affect the resale value […]

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Crawl Space Stabilization and Encapsulation in Mercer, WI: SmartJack™ Support

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An exterior view of a red residential cabin built on a grassy, wooded hill with pine trees in Mercer, WI.
Before & AfterPIERING AND CRAWLSPACE IN MERCER, WI Recently, we undertook a crawl space piering and encapsulation project in Mercer, WI that proved both fulfilling and transformative. Our team converted a vast, unconditioned lower footprint into a clean, structurally sound environment by installing our high-capacity SmartJack® support beams and CleanSpace® vapor barrier to support sagging […]

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Block Wall Foundation Support and Stabilization in Cloquet, MN

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PowerBrace steel I beams installed to support and stabilize a cracked bowing concrete block foundation wall in Cloquet Minnesota
CASE STUDYBLOCK WALL FOUNDATION SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION IN CLOQUET, MN A homeowner from Cloquet, MN, reached out to DBS looking for a permanent engineering solution to correct cracked and bowing walls in their basement. The structural movement was threatening the stability of the concrete block foundation, requiring immediate professional intervention. A homeowner from Cloquet, MN […]

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