Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

When a homeowner in Pequot Lakes, MN, reached out to DBS, they were facing ongoing issues with their crawl space, which had resisted previous fixes. Their goal was a stable foundation that could support a functional year-round space.

Our team recommended installing SmartJack® support systems to correct and stabilize the uneven crawl space. After a thorough inspection, our System Design Specialist provided a tailored plan, and the homeowners were eager for a solution.

We began by preparing the work area for the SmartJack® installation. These high-strength steel supports effectively addressed the foundation's unevenness. 

The transformation was remarkable. By installing the SmartJack® system, we restored the foundation's integrity, allowing the crawl space to be safely used year-round. The homeowners were thrilled, finally able to relax knowing their crawl space was secure and their home was resilient.

This project in Pequot Lakes exemplifies our commitment at DBS to ensure stability and safety for every foundation we serve, delivering lasting relief and confidence for our customers.

This homeowner contacted DBS after noticing settling and cracking in the rear of their garage and basement beneath it. With the garage floor made of concrete spanning over the basement, and the property located on the Mississippi River with limited access due to a retaining wall drop-off, the challenge lies in stabilizing and lifting the rear wall of the garage.

When our Design Specialist went out of the property, he recommended the installation of push piers the stabilize and lift the rear wall of the garage. Despite challenges in access and landscaping, our crew went out to the property and successfully installed 8 push piers that were 12-50' below the foundation. Once the project was complete, the homeowner was happy with the final outcome!

A homeowner from Champlin, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their cracked basement walls. One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment. One of our crews installed our Geo-Lock™ Wall Anchor System along the walls to permanently stabilize the foundation. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind!

The owner of this home in Champlin, MN noticed that the wall in their basement bedroom was cracked near the ceiling above the egress window. They were worried about the structural integrity of the wall, so they decided to reach out to DBS.

A DBS Design Specialist was sent out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist educated the homeowners on what the root of the issue was, soil. The soil around the home is loosely packed, allowing it to shift and settle over time. This applies unwanted force inwards onto the basement walls and over time, they crack.

A DBS Foreman led the installation on this project with help from a crew. Together they installed our GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System to permanently stabilize the walls. The GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System works by excavating a hole on the exterior of the home into the soil. Then a pole is drilled from the inside of the basement out to the excavation site and a steel plate is attached to either end. The bolt-on the interior plate is tightened until the wall pushes against the interior plate, and the soil pushes against the exterior plate.

Now that the basement walls have been stabilized, the homeowner can relax peacefully knowing their basement bedroom is structurally sound.

The owner of this home in Anoka, MN noticed that their home was sinking deeper into the soil over time. Looking for a solution, they reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist Nick Corbin went to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, Nick advised the homeowner to hire DBS to install our push pier system to permanently stabilize their foundation.

Foreman George Barry led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 6 push piers underneath the foundation of the home. Each pier is backed with a 25-year transferrable warranty against movement so that our customers can have peace of mind.

The homeowner can now relax comfortably in their home without worrying about a failing foundation.