Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

In Duluth, MN, this homeowner needed to stabilize the crawl space beneath their basement before addressing freezing pipes and cold floors. They hoped to make the space usable year-round for laundry and bathroom access. Our team installed PowerBrace™ and SmartJack® XT systems to provide critical structural support. With the foundation now stabilized, the home is ready for the next step: encapsulation to improve comfort and energy efficiency.

This homeowner in Duluth, MN was dissatisfied with her basement which had a few notable problems. Stair-step cracking had found its way along the stone block foundation and water had damaged sections of the basement. Wanting to take care of this problem and prevent it from getting even worse, the homeowner reached out to DBS, the local experts in All Things Basementy™. Office Manager, Kelsey Anderson picked up the call and was happy to help the homeowner out. An appointment was set to have System Design Specialist, Royce Bunn go out to the home for a free inspection and no obligation estimate. At the appointment, the homeowner explained her concerns to Royce. Following a thorough inspection, Royce described the best possible solution to solve her problems. The installation of a PowerBrace™ system would help with the stair-step cracks that had occurred. To prevent any further water problems, an interior waterproofing system along with a SaniDry™ dehumidifier would solve the issue. After coming to a comfortable price agreement, a date was set to have the production crew come out to perform the installation. Throughout the installation, the foreman gave updates to the homeowner on how the job was going, as well as a final walk through once the job was complete. Now finished, the homeowner was able to enjoy her basement, which was now sturdy and free of water problems.

This homeowner in Duluth, MN, turned to us for help when they realized their multi-use historic garage was becoming unstable. The before photo captures the distressing state of their cherished structure, practically on the verge of collapse. Committed to preserving its historic significance, we provided a robust solution using push piers, the SmartJack® System, NexusPro®, and PolyLevel® , renowned for their strength and reliability. As seen in the after photo, the transformation is remarkable – the garage stands proudly, promising years of durability. Trust us to deliver lasting solutions that protect what matters most to you.

These homeowners in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS for help repairing their basement. When DBS arrived the home was leaky with cracked and bowing foundation walls. 

DBS Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the home, Henrik recommended a complete waterproofing system and a stabilization system. Waterproofing the home required installing a WaterGuard® subfloor drainage system, CleanSpace® waterproofing vapor barrier, and a TripleSafe™ sump pump. This interior waterproofing system will keep the basement dry for good! Stabilization was achieved by installing PowerBrace™ wall support beams. PowerBrace™ support beams are installed with a 75-year nationally-backed fully-transferable warranty. 

This home was repaired by DBS Foreman Taylor Allen and his production crew.

This home has been made healthy, safe, and comfortable with DBS! 

This homeowner had a list of items that DBS was helping fix. One of the main items was to replace an old, rotting support beam and replace it with our patented SmartJack XL. Our installation crew headed by Forman, Kevin Steffy, were able to secure the weight of the house using a new and improved support called our SmartJack XL. The customer was pleased to know that his home was safe and secure after the install!