Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

While cleaning their home's basement, this Mountain Iron, MN homeowner discovered cracks in their basement walls. Wanting to address the situation, the homeowner trusted DBS to find the perfect solution for their home.

Design Specialist James Miller assisted this homeowner in a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, James recommended our PowerBrace® Support System and provided a quote for the homeowner.

Foreman Osia Williams led a team in the installation of this project. Together, the team installed 4 PowerBrace® i-beams. These steel beams are secured with brackets to the rim and floor joists. These beams prevent any further movement of the walls and can be adjusted in order to restore the wall back to its original position.

This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is safe, secure, and stable.

This home in Mountain Iron, MN was suffering from bowing foundation walls. Without addressing this issue, the owner was risking wall failure in their home. They reached out to DBS for help.

Design Specialist Jake Gilmer assisted the owner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Jake recommended our GeoLock™ Wall Anchoring System. 

Foreman Greg Owens led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together, the crew installed this anchor system to stabilize and reposition the wall. This system connected the inside of the home to the solid and stable soil outside of the home, leaving the wall stable and unmovable. 

Reach out to DBS today for help with your foundation issues!

A homeowner in Mountain Iron, MN was experiencing foundation issues with the basement of their home. The old concrete blocks were beginning to crack and shift, and it was starting to be a potential problem. In need of a solution, the homeowner reached DBS. After thorough inspection, it was decided that the wall would need to have the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System installed in order to properly provide maximum support. The reults turned out great, and the homeowner can now enjoy a more safe and comfortable basement environment. 

The owners of this home in Mountain Iron, MN was experiencing issues with a bowing wall in their basement. Their wall was tilting so badly that you could see the change of degree without using a level. Looking for a solution, the owners reached out to DBS. 

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate of the problem. After completing a thorough inspection, Henrik educated the owners on what was happening. Cracking and bowing occur in foundations when holes infill soil around the walls changes with moisture levels. As the soil moisture increases, it expands and pushes against the walls, and as it dries, it leaves voids for water to fill into the next time it rains. Henrik suggested installing the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System to solve their issue.

A Foreman led the installation for this project and with the help of a team, they installed 22 PowerBrace™ I-beams. The PowerBrace™ I-beams were secured to the rim joists in the basement with a steel bracket that allows for tightening during dry seasons in an attempt to straighten the wall. Once installed, the PowerBrace™ System guarantees that the wall will not experience any additional cracking or bowing, and it is backed with a 75-year warranty.

The home has been permanently stabilized with the help of DBS, and the homeowners can now relax safely and comfortably in their homes without worrying about their walls completely failing.

A home in Mountain Iron, MN had a basement wall that was starting to cave inwards, and this concerned the owner. They had a Design Specialist visit their home and provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the wall repair service. It was determined that the wall would need to have the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System installed along it to provide maximum support for the structure, with the hopes of eventually having the wall shift back to its original position.