Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

This cabin is located on the edge of Duluth, MN and was built in 1947. The owners had concerns about the structural integrity of both the main cabin and smaller guest cabin and sauna near the lakeshore. Looking for a permanent solution, they contacted DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home, providing a thorough estimate. It was determined that a piering solution was needed to permanently stabilize both of these structures.

DBS Co-Foreman Justin Lundgren and Installer Trevor Ingle performed the work, driving 8 HelixPro® piers into both buildings in total. They also installed added 4 SmartJack® beams in the cabin to lift and support the main floor.

The cabin owner was happy with the worth our crew completed to protect their family retreat.

Nestled in Duluth, MN, this cherished family cabin needed a permanent fix to eliminate years of worry about stability. Before, as seen in the left photo, uneven floors caused by a sinking foundation threatened to spoil many more generational memories. To address this, we used helical piers to lift and level the cabin, providing a solid base. The SmartJack® system was then added as secondary support, ensuring long-term stabilization and peace of mind. The after photo to the right proudly showcases a safely supported, worry-free space, ensuring family traditions continue for generations to come.

This barn in Duluth, MN was experiencing issues with sagging floors. Floorboards towards the center of the barn were sagging due to a weak middle support beam and the owners were concerned about the safety of their chickens. Hoping to make the barn safe again, the owners reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller went to the barn to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owners. After a thorough inspection, he told the owners that DBS had the perfect solution to their sagging floors. James educated the owners on our SmartJack® System.

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they installed 5 SmartJack® supports and replaced the old main beam with a steel beam. The SmartJack® supports are installed by excavating a 2' cubic foot of dirt for each footing and filling it with engineered fill rock. The fill rock will prevent further sinking after installation. The supports are placed on top of the new rock and are attached to the steel beam to provide adequate support to the structure.

The owners can relax knowing that their chickens can live comfortably and safely in their barn. 

The owner of this home in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS through our website to have the basement walls evaluated. There was some cracking and there was concern about the integrity of their home. 

DBS Design Specialist, Rich Johnsen, examined the walls in question and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After the inspection was complete, Rich recommended our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System to address the basement wall issues in this home. 

A DBS Foreman led the installation with the help of a production crew, and they installed 18 PowerBrace™ braces to the basement walls. 

With the basement walls permanently stabilized, DBS was able to restore peace of mind for the homeowners.

The owner of this home in Buffalo, MN reached out to DBS looking for a solution for their sinking and settled deck.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist recommended our helical pier system.

A DBS Foreman led the installation for this project with assistance from a crew. Together they removed the old concrete supports that had shifted over the years and replaced each of them with a helical pier to permanently stabilize the deck.

The homeowner can relax with peace of mind now that the deck has been stabilized,