Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

This 1950's home in Duluth, MN had issues with water leaking through cracks in the foundation. In need of a permanent solution, the homeowners turned to DBS to put an end to water issues and protect the structural integrity of the entire home.

After hearing about us on local radio, they called DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate with our Design Specialist James Miller. He diagnosed the foundation and concrete issues in the garage and designed a custom solution for the homeowners.

Foreman Nick Burley and his crew installed 6 GeoLock™ Wall Plates and Earth Anchors to the failing foundation wall. This system uses the heavy-duty anchors in and connects them to plates on the wall interior wall. Connected with long, galvanized rods, these anchors are tightened to straighten the wall over time and provide maximum support. 

The customer was happy with the work done and now has a permanent solution they can count on for years to come.

Homeowners of an 1890's home in Saint Paul, MN contacted DBS in need of a permanent solution for their garage foundation. As seen in the before photo, the foundation on the south wall had shifted away from the rest of the structure

A DBS Design Specialist visited the home for a free, no-obligation estimate for the best course of action. Foreman Zach Royer and his crew installed five GeoLock™ Wall Plates and Earth Anchors to the failing foundation wall. This system uses the heavy-duty anchors in and connects them to plates on the wall interior wall. Connected with long, galvanized rods, these anchors are tightened to straighten the wall over time and provide maximum support. 

The customer was happy with the work done and now had a permanent solution they can count on for years to come.

For help with stabilizing bowing walls and insulating their basement. Homeowners in Eau Claire, Wisconsin reached out to DBS.

Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work.  Henrik measured where heat loss was occurring and closed cell spray foam was recommended properly insulate the basement walls and rim joists. The walls were stabilized using our GeoLock® wall anchor system. A DBS Foreman and its production crew worked hard to install the products and make this home healthy safe and comfortable. 

This home is now stabilized and has lower heating and cooling costs all year round! 

This Duluth, MN home was built in 1978 with a block foundation and a walkout basement. The homeowner started noticing issues with the foundation shifting in one particular portion of the lower level. After a referral from a friend, the homeowners contacted DBS for a permanent solution.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation repair work. He diagnosed the foundation as shearing - the bottom part of the wall had separated was pushing away from the rest of the wall.

Foreman Nick Burley and his crew installed 3 GeoLock™ Wall Plates and Earth Anchors to the failing foundation wall. This system uses the heavy-duty anchors in and connects them to plates on the wall interior wall. Connected with long, galvanized rods, these anchors are tightened to straighten the wall over time and provide maximum support. 

The customer was happy with the work done and now has a permanent solution they can count on for years to come.

Homeowners of this home in Chisholm, MN contacted DBS in need of a permanent solution for their basement foundation. As seen in the before photo, the foundation was cracking and shifting, causing major water leaking in the basement.

After meeting us at the Iron Range Home Show a couple of years back, they called DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate with our Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo. He diagnosed the foundation cracking and came up with a wall support plan that would restore the foundation.

Foreman Nick Burley and his crew installed 3 GeoLock™ Wall Plates and Earth Anchors to the failing foundation wall. This system uses the heavy-duty anchors in and connects them to plates on the wall interior wall. Connected with long, galvanized rods, these anchors are tightened to straighten the wall over time and provide maximum support. 

The customer was happy with the work done and now had a permanent solution they can count on for years to come.