Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

The owner of this home in Effie, MN noticed bowing walls in their basement and was concerned about them caving in. The homeowner had just recently purchased the property last year and a stud broke through the drywall a few months later. Looking for a solution, the homeowner reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they installed 21 GeoLock™ Wall Anchors to permanently stabilizer the walls in the basement. GeoLock™ anchors are installed by first excavating a small hole into the ground outside of the home-- the distance away from the foundation depends on the strength of the soil. Then holes are drilled into the walls from the interior to drill a steel rod out to the excavation site. A GeoLock™ wall anchor plate is installed over the rod in the trench and secured with a bolt, and the same is done on the basement wall side. The bolt is tightened in an effort to help straighten the wall and can be tightened again during dry seasons. 

Now that the wall has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner can relax comfortably in their new home without worrying that their basement walls are going to cave in.

A homeowner from Cass Lake, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their unsupported foundation. One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, our crew installed our helical piers to permanently stabilize the foundation.

In Park Rapids, MN, a client acquiring a resort aimed to sell cabins in pristine condition discovered foundation concerns. Noticing in the before photo the visible signs of distress, they reached out to us. We quickly implemented a reliable solution; the combination of EverBrace and PowerBrace systems restored the foundation's integrity, which you can observe in the after photo. This renovation not only enhances the property's appeal but also ensures long-term stability, aligning perfectly with our mission of delivering a lasting solution and a remarkable experience.

These homeowners in International Falls, MN was experienced sinking, sagging floors over the years. This instability from their crawl space started to make the walls crack and doors and windows did not fit correctly. They trusted DBS to help them with this issue. 

Design Specialist James Miller provided these homeowners with a free, no-obligation estimate in order to find the right solution for their home. After careful inspection, it was decided that SmartJack® Systems would be the most effective solution.

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project, along with a team. Together, the team installed 9 SmartJack® Systems in order to support the home. These support systems evenly distribute the weight of the structure to stabilize the home. They are also able to be adjusted in order to raise the structure and floors back to their original positions. 

These homeowners can now live comfortably knowing their home is stable and secure. 

A homeowner in International Falls, MN reached out to DBS regarding their basement walls. The wood addition was beginning to bow, and it was concerning for the rest of the home. DBS was able to visit the property and provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the wall support service. It was concluded that the wall would need to have GeoLock® units installed to provide maximum stabilization for the basement walls. The results turned out beautifully, and the homeowner can now enjoy a more safe and comfortable environment.