Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

In Duluth, MN, a family faced a critical issue when they discovered their crawlspace walls were collapsing, jeopardizing their ability to secure home financing. The before photo vividly captures the urgency of their situation. Trusted to provide a dependable solution, we initiated a complete transformation. Through the installation of IceGuard® and SmartSump™, we fortified their basement against future threats and facilitated their financing approval. Our integration of the GeoLock™ Wall Anchor system, prominently displayed in the after photo, not only stabilized the foundation but also ensured the home’s integrity for decades to come. Notice the seamless integration of our solutions in the after photo—an embodiment of our dedication to delivering exceptional customer experiences and enduring solutions to household challenges.

A homeowner in Neillsville, WI reached out to DBS looking for help with their damp and unsupported basement.  One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough basement inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate.
One of our crews installed our PowerBrace® and Geo-Lock™ Systems to permanently stabilize the foundation and our Basement Waterproofing System to thoroughly waterproof the space. Now the homeowner can have peace of mind!

This homeowner in Maple, WI was facing problems with wall stabilization and cracks in their basement. The wall had shifted from previous repair over a decade ago; unable to repair this problem on their own, the owner turned to DBS for a solution. 

Design Specialist James Miller assisted this homeowner in a free no-obligation estimate to find the right solution for this home. James suggested the installation of a GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System. 

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation along with a team. Together the team installed 3 Geolock™ Wall Anchors allowing for stabilization for the whole wall. This is done by connecting a steel rod to plates that are connected and located inside the home to an earth anchor that is installed in the soil outside of the home. This connection will allow for the system to be adjusted to stabilize and straighten out the wall. 

With this newly stable wall, this homeowner can live comfortably in their healthy home.

This home was being held up by concrete blocks on top of concrete blocks and shims were used in areas where more support was needed. When adding shims to foundation supports the only guarantee is that you'll need to add more shims when the foundation begins to sag again. This is painstaking and obviously not a permanent solution.

To provide our customer with a permanent solution in this scenario we used steel piers set deep into the earth on opposite sides of the home and welded a steel beam on top of them. The beam sitting on the firmly placed piers yields a permanently stable foundation. 

DBS went to a home to find a solution for their foundation problems. We sent our Design Specialist, Kevin Steffey, to the site to see what the best method for repair was. He suggested the home use piering to fix the foundation. This works by driving steel pipes into the previous failing foundations in that building. We’ve included a before photo of the home with failing foundation and a photo during the production of the piering foundation method being installed.