Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

This Duluth, MN customer had DBS out to their home to address a cracked, bowing basement foundation wall. Design Specialist, Rich Johnsen met with the homeowners and addressed their concerns. The best quality solution to fix their cracked and bowing foundation wall was to use our patented CarbonArmor Wall Reinforcing System. The DBS installation crew headed by foreman, Casey Healy, installed our CarbonArmor Wall Reinforcing System. The customer was pleased with the results and could now rest easy knowing that his basement foundation wall was properly secured. 

A homeowner in Duluth, MN had multiple issues with their basement that needed to be addressed. The main issues consisted of wall cracking and water leaking into the area. In need of a solution, they reached out to DBS. After a thorugh inspection and free, no-obligation estimate, it was concluded that the crew would install a combination of CleanSpace®, WaterGuard®, PowerBrace™ units, and a TripleSafe™ sump pump. The waterproofing products will help keep unwanted water from entering the basement area, and the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System works to stabilize the failing foundation walls, as seen in the photo. The results were a success, and the homeowner can now enjoy a more safe and comfortable basement environment. 

A homeowner in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS in search of a strong set of piers to have installed for their deck that was going to be built. Our crew went out to the property and installed several helical piers to create support for the deck posts. These steel piers are capable of stabilizing heavy structures to create a strong base. The results turned out great, and the homeowner can now be more comfortable with their added deck support. 

Homeowners in Duluth, MN reached out to us after learning about our company on local television. They were in search of a permanent solution to address water leaking in their basement after rains.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home for a free, no-obligation estimate for our waterproofing system. It was determined that some waterproofing products, as well as some structural support, as needed. Foreman Kevin Steffey and his crew installed a brand new SaniDry™ dehumidifier and IceGuard® to prevent wintertime freeze-up of discharge lines. They also installed 8 PowerBrace™ I-beams to provide long-lasting support of the home. 

The homeowner was happy with the work done and can now enjoy a dry and supported basement! 

This Duluth, MN homeowner has a stone foundation that is quite common in the area. Over time the stones have settled, causing the floor of the home's main level to sink. Wanting a permanent solution to this issue, the homeowner reached out to DBS.

A DBS Design Specialist visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the support work in the basement. It was determined that the home would have SmartJack® support beams installed to lift and support the sagging ceiling.

A DBS Foreman and production crew installed 3 SmartJack® XL support beams as well as extra framing of wooden support beams in the ceiling to restore the structural support for the rest of the home. 

The homeowner now enjoys a healthy, safe, and supported home!