Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

The homeowners at this home in Hibbing, MN were very concerned about the main wall in their basement. Several large horizontal cracks had split the wall, and it was bowing inwards. After losing sleep over the thought of the wall collapsing while they were away or sleeping, they contacted DBS in hopes of finding a solution.

Design Specialist Torrey Swenson went out to visit the property in order to conduct a free no-obligation estimate of the issue. After completing the inspection, he notified the owners that DBS offered a solution called PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System.

Foreman Zach Royer led the installation of this project. With his crew, they successfully installed 12 PowerBrace™ I-beams to support the walls that were causing issues in the basement. PowerBrace™ I-beams are installed with steel brackets at the top that allows for tightening during dry periods in order to attempt to straighten the wall. The PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System guarantees that the wall will not bow or crack any further.

The owners of this home can now sleep comfortably and have peace of mind knowing that their basement walls have been permanently stabilized and that their walls will not cave in.

The homeowner of this property in Hibbing, MN had concerns about a wall in their basement bedroom. Cracks had formed on the interior and exterior of the wall, and they were worried that the wall would completely fail. Looking for a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist Rich Johnsen went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate of the issue at hand. After completing a thorough inspection, Rich advised the homeowner that DBS's PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System would help to permanently stabilize the wall and guarantee that it would not bow or crack any further upon installation. 

A DBS Foremen led the installation of this project. With the help of their crew, they were able to successfully install 5 PowerBrace™ I-beams. During dry periods, brackets at the top of the I-beams can be tightened in an attempt to straighten the wall. The PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System ensures that the wall has been permanently stabilized, and no further cracking or bowing will occur.

After installation, the wall is permanently stabilized and the homeowner can relax comfortably in their safe and sturdy home.

A homeowner from Hibbing, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their wet, unsupported basement foundation. One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free quote for our Basement Repair Systems.

One of our crews installed our PowerBrace® Wall Bracing System to permanently stabilize the foundation walls. Our crew also installed our WaterGuard® french drain system to thoroughly waterproof the space. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind.

The owner of this home in Hibbing, MN reached out to us looking for help with the ill-supported foundational walls.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went out to the home to run a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, Henrik created a quote for our Basement Waterproofing and PowerBrace® Systems.

After the space was thoroughly waterproofed, Foreman Osia Williams led a crew in the installation for our PowerBrace® System. This system is able to permanently stabilize the wall and can be adjusted to move the walls back to their original positioning.

Now that the basement has been repaired, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind.

This homeowner in Hibbing, MN reached out to DBS after a potential home sale was jeopardized by a concerning wall issue. The previous buyer backed out due to the problem, and the homeowners were determined to address it promptly to avoid any hindrance in the future. The homeowner wanted a permanent fix to ensure the structural integrity of the wall.

Upon inspection of the property, our Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo, devised a plan to address the wall issue effectively. The chosen solution involved cutting sections of the wall to install PowerBraces™, specifically in the finished room where the problem was most prominent.

The DBS crew then proceeded with the installation, strategically placing five PowerBraces™, with two in the finished wall room, ensuring a robust and long-lasting solution.

The collaborative effort between the homeowner and our team resulted in a successful project. The homeowners were pleased with the outcome, confident that the wall issue was permanently addressed, and expressed satisfaction that the resolution met their expectations.