Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

This family cabin in Palisade, MN was recently purchased. In order to make it a space for the whole family to enjoy, the new owners would like to expand the floorplan. Because the cabin has some issues with settling, they would like to level and support the structure before adding on.

DBS Design Specialist James Miller visited the home for a free, no-obligation estimate. After diagnosing the structural issues, James created a plan using our SmartJack and helical pier system. 

DBS Foreman Trevor Ingle and his crew completed this stabilization project. 6 SmartJack® adjustable beams were installed beneath the cabin to support the floor joists in the crawl space. To raise and level the cabin foundation, our crew drove 12 helical piers into the ground around the perimeter. Once these piers reach stable soil, the weight of the cabin is transferred to the strata layer far beneath the ground's surface. 

This cabin is now structurally sound and the family can move on with their plans to expand and renovate this Northwoods retreat!

Before relocating to McGrath, MN, a concerned homeowner reached out to us about the excessive moisture in their crawl space, fearing it would worsen over time. As shown in the "before" photo, the space clearly required professional intervention. By installing our SaniDry™ Sedona dehumidifier and sealing the area with CleanSpace® liner and DoubleSafe™, as seen in the "after" photo, we converted the moisture-prone area into a dry, efficient space. This solution not only addressed the immediate concern but also provided long-term protection, ensuring the home’s health and comfort. Our dedication to exceptional customer service was evident in both the problem-solving and the lasting peace of mind we delivered.

This vented crawl space was creating an avenue for the chilly air of winter to enter the home and create cold floors and an inefficient building. After completely encapsulating and insulating the crawl space this home is now more efficient and does not have the same problems with cold and drafty rooms that it once had. 

In Deer River, MN, the homeowner needed lasting solutions for their family cabin’s crawl space, which showed signs of moisture and structural instability. The before photos reveal the extent of these issues, including dampness and weakened supports.

DBS Repair installed SmartJacks® to restore stability, the CleanSpace® encapsulation system to protect against moisture, and a SaniDry™ Sedona dehumidifier to control humidity. The after photos highlight the transformation—this crawl space is now dry, stable, and prepared to protect the cabin for generations to come.