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This homeowner in Garrison, MN was unhappy with the bowing and instability of their basement foundational walls. External soil pressure had caused the walls to bow inwards, causing instability.
A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, our PowerBrace® System was recommended and a quote was provided.
Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project with help from Rowan Wentworth. These steel i-beam braces are able to stabilize the wall and prevent any further movement. They can also be adjusted in order to straighten the wall back into its original position.
This owner can now relax with piece of mind that their home is safe and stable.
Before tackling the homeowner's challenge in Aitkin, MN—where a two-story garage on a monolithic slab had settled by 2-3 inches—our objective was clear: to restore safety and stability. We selected our proven solutions: the Helicast™ Grouted Helical Pile System and the SmartJack® System.
The before and after photos vividly showcase how our system precisely realigned the structure, demonstrating our commitment to not only performing a repair but also delivering an exceptional experience. These impressive results are a testament to our dedication to providing durable and reliable solutions for your home.
A hotel in Aitkin, MN was experiencing stability issues with its block foundation walls, and DBS went out to provide some support. Our foreman and his crew were able to install a considerable amount of PowerBrace™ units around the area of the wall to maximize the strength of the foundation. These braces can also help to straighten out bowing walls over time, should they need it.
These Aitkin, MN homeowners had a basement that transitioned into a crawlspace. They noticed some structural issues with sagging floors and faulty support beams. In search of a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS.
DBS Design Specialist Rich Johnsen provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the problem. DBS Foreman Kevin Steffey and his production crew installed 5 Smartjack® stabilization beams as well as a supplemental support beam to replace the beam as seen in the photo.
This home now has safe and stable floors to enjoy year-round!
This homeowner in Aitkin, MN was concerned with how far the foundation wall has moved. They wanted a permanent and professional solution, so they reached out to DBS for help.
James Miller assisted this homeowner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful and thorough inspection, James recommended our PowerBrace® Wall Bracing System.
Foreman Fred Bozvay led the installation of this project with help from a team. Together, the team attached a bracket to the ceiling joist and attached the bottom of the beam to the concrete footing. This beam will provide support so the wall will not move any further and it can also be adjusted over time to straighten the wall back to its original position.
This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is safe, secure, and stable.