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This homeowner in Ashland, WI wanted to find a solution for their foundation walls. The walls were cracked and bowed, so the owners reached out to DBS for help.
Design Specialist James Miller went out to the home and conducted a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowners. After a careful inspection, James recommended our PowerBrace® Wall Bracing System.
Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project. These steel i-beams are fastened to the joists of the floors and ceiling and are able to permanently stabilize the walls. They can also be adjusted in order to straighten the wall back to its original position.
This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is stable and supported.
In Ashland, WI, a house faced severe foundation issues, as shown in the before photo. Instead of waiting for disaster, the homeowner wisely reached out to us for help. The transformative after photo showcases our PowerBrace™ system, serving as a protective barrier against future challenges. This strategic intervention not only provides convenience but also establishes a sturdy defense, ensuring a safer and more secure home both above and below ground. We remain committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience and effective solutions to pressing home challenges.
Homeowners of this property wanted to be able to sell or stay in their home knowing that it would be free of wall failure. They had noticed cracks around doorways, along with ceilings, and in their basement walls. Over the years they had temporary fixes done in an attempt to stabilize their foundation. Looking for a permanent solution to their issue, they contacted DBS.
Design Specialist Zach Guilliams visited the property to conduct a free no-obligation inspection of the home and made note of the various cracks found throughout the home. After completing the inspection, he advised the homeowners that DBS's PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System would be a permanent solution to their foundation problem.
Foreman Tyler Nacey led the installation of this project along with his team. Together the crew installed 8 PowerBrace™ I-beams, and the foundation walls are now prevented from further shifting or cracking.
The owners of this property can relax comfortably in their home knowing that their foundation has been permanently stabilized, and they will no longer need to deal with any additional temporary fixes.
The owner of this home in Ashland, WI noticed that the support holding up the roof over their patio was starting to bow. They became concerned about the roof collapsing. Looking for a solution, the homeowner reached out to DBS.
Design Specialist Zach Guilliams visited the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowners. After a thorough investigation, Zach educated the owners on our helical piering solution that would provide permanent stabilization to the overhang.
Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of the project with help from a crew. Together they installed one helical pier to replace the old support and provide proper stabilization to the overhang.
Now that the issue has been resolved by DBS, the homeowner can relax comfortably on their patio without worrying about their roof collapsing.
The main beams in this crawl space in Ashland, WI were being improperly supported by the cement blocks underneath. Over time, the supports sunk into the soil as moisture levels fluctuated. Looking for a solution, the homeowner reached out to DBS.
A DBS Design Specialist went to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owner. After a thorough inspection, they educated the homeowners on what causes foundations to settle and sink into the soil and provided them with a solution to their problem called the SmartJack® System.
Foreman Tyler Nacey led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they replaced the old wooden beam with a sturdy steel I-beam. They also installed 3 SmartJack® supports to complete the foundation stabilization.
Now that the home has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner will notice that their floors are more stable and have been leveled. They are able to relax with peace of mind without worrying about their floor collapsing.