Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Duluth, MN was seeing leaking in their basement after winter thaws and heavy rains. In order to make this space more functional, the homeowners reached out to DBS in hopes of a permanent solution.

Design Specialist Henrik Makiktalo visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for our waterproofing service. Henrik determined that WaterGuard® drainage system and well as CleanSpace® Wall Poly were needed. DBS Foremen and crew installed the waterproofing system around the perimeter of the basement. 

Ashland, WI homeowners of a 100-year-old house noticed cracks and bowing in his basement walls 15 years ago. They initially installed an iron bar along one wall, but still noticed cracking and bowing throughout the basement walls. They were wanting to start renovations on the wall and peace of mind knowing the walls have been permanently stabilized, so they trusted DBS to get the job done right. 

Our DBS Design Specialist, James Miller, visited the home in Ashland and gave the homeowners a free, no obligation estimate for a permanent solution for their home. James suggested the use of our PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System and our GeoLock® Wall Anchor System. With the use of both of these systems, the walls of the home will be permanently stabilized and the bowing wall can be straightened over time.

DBS Forman, Osia Williams, and his crew then installed 9 PowerBraces™ and a GeoLock® to straighten and permanently stabilize the basement walls. The homeowners can now have a piece of mind knowing DBS has helped permanently stabilized their walls and can now get started on renovations! 

The main floor of this 1935 home in Superior, WI was uneven. The wooden support beams in the basement were failing. This was causing the settling of the exterior foundation, and allowing water to seep into the basement. The homeowners were tired of cleaning up water from the leaking foundation and worried about further damage to the home. After seeing our advertisements on local tv, they contacted us to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate with one of our foundation repair specialists.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went to the home and provided an inspection and estimate for the work. After visiting the home, Henrik recommended installed a waterproofing and foundation repair system to fully protect the home. 

DBS Foreman Nick Burley and crew installed 5 SmartJack® Support beams to instantly lift the sagging main level. The SmartJack® System comes with a guaranteed warranty of 25 years against manufacturing defects. These support beams will stabilize the home and prevent any further movement. 

To complete the job and help insulate the basement, Installed Brandon Wollin installed our SilverGlo™ crawl space insulation to better protect the basement from cold air.

The homeowners can now rest easy knowing their home is healthy, safe, and comfortable!

Homeowners of this older home in Minneapolis, MN had bouncy floors on their main level. Soft spots in the floor meant that support in the basements was lacking. They called DBS to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate for our expertise in diagnosing the structural issues.

DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder visited the home and gave a thorough inspection. He pinpointed the weak areas in the floor and evaluated the basement support system. Because this home was built in 1901, it is not surprising that some of the floor joists are starting to droop. Nathan suggesting installing our SmartJack® System.

DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and his basement repair crew installed supplemental supports for the sinking floor joists, as well as our SmartJack® System. Each SmartJack® vertical support beam is secured to the basement ceiling, as sealed with concrete into the basement floor. Made from galvanized steel, these beams are adjusted with a heavy-duty threaded rod to meet any basement or crawlspace ceiling. Once installed, they offer permanent stabilization. 

Homeowners of this older home in Minneapolis, MN had bouncy floors on their main level. Soft spots in the floor meant that support in the basements was lacking. They called DBS to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate for our expertise in diagnosing the structural issues.

DBS Design Specialist visited the home and gave a thorough inspection. They pinpointed the weak areas in the floor and evaluated the basement support system, suggesting the installation of our SmartJack® System.

DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and his basement repair crew installed supplemental supports for the sinking floor joists, as well as our SmartJack® System. Each SmartJack® vertical support beam is secured to the basement ceiling, as sealed with concrete into the basement floor. Made from galvanized steel, these beams are adjusted with a heavy-duty threaded rod to meet any basement or crawlspace ceiling. Once installed, they offer permanent stabilization.