Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

This home in Grand Marais, MN was suffering from unstable wall support. The wood in the basement was shifting and needed a solution, so the homeowners reached out to DBS for help.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted the owner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Henrik recommended our GeoLock™ Wall Anchoring System. 

Foreman Greg Owens led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together, the crew installed this anchor system to stabilize and reposition the wall. This system connected the inside of the home to the solid and stable soil outside of the home, leaving the wall stable and unmovable. 

This homeowner can now finish their basement without worrying about the stability of their home!

In Grand Marais, MN, this homeowner faced challenges with an unstable deck and water intrusion through the roof. As you can see in the before photo, these issues jeopardized their plans to sell, prompting them to seek our help. We installed a Helical Pier System, effectively stabilizing the foundation and mitigating further settlement. In the after photo, notice the restored stability and renewed peace of mind, ensuring the home’s safety and value for many years to come.

This cabin in Hovland, MN had issues with sinking and settling. The owners had purchased this cabin with hopes of finishing the inside. Looking for a permanent solution to their uneven flooring, they called DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate for foundation repair. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo has diagnosed structural issues in hundreds of homes and cabins in Minnesota and Wisconsin. After giving a thorough inspection, he suggested our helical piering system for the perimeter of the cabin as a solution to foundation failure.

Foreman Trevor Ingle and his crew led this project, and together they drove 12 helical piers beneath the cabin. This solution allowed the perimeter of the cabin to level and also stabilized the structure to prevent further sinking into the ground. 

This cabin is now permanently stabilized and the owners will be able to complete the interior of their new retreat.