Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

The exterior of this Saint Paul home revealed significant foundation issues, with visible damage to the porch that posed a threat to the rest of the house. At DBS, we knew that immediate action was necessary to prevent further damage. As seen in the 'before' photo, the porch was showing signs of instability. In the 'after' photo, our solution is clear. We installed SmartJack® supports, a main beam, and helical piers to stabilize the porch and protect the home’s foundation from additional harm. These enhancements not only secured the porch but also ensured the overall stability of the structure. With our dedication to long-term solutions and outstanding customer service, this Saint Paul home is now safeguarded against future foundation issues.

This homeowner in Saint Paul, MN wanted to address their instability issues in the basement of the home. Bowing walls had become a problem and the owner wanted to fix the issues in order to avoid further damage.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted the homeowner in a free, no-obligation estimate to find the best solution. After a careful and thorough inspection, Henrik recommended our CarbonArmor® Wall Defense Straps.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this solution with help from a team. These wall defense straps are made out of woven materials that are 10 times stronger than steel! These straps are secured to the wall and prevent any further inward movement. They lay flat against the wall, making them easy to cover to have a discreet solution for the home.

Thanks to DBS Solutions, this homeowner will no longer have to worry about instability in their home. 

This homeowner in Saint Paul, MN wanted to do some home renovation projects upstairs but was unable to until the support problems downstairs were addressed. Failing support beams in the basement were causing the floor above to sink and sag.

A DBS Design Specialist made a trip to the home in order to conduct a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a careful inspection, our SmartJack® Support System was recommended.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with help from a team. Together, the team installed the SmartJack® Systems in certain areas of the basement to ensure the weight of the structure was evenly distributed. These jacks are then adjusted in order to raise the floor above back to a level position.

This homeowner can now continue on with their home renovations without needing to worry about instability below. 

This Saint Paul, MN home was with a block foundation. At one point, a garage was added and attached to the home. The homeowner started noticing issues with the foundation shifting on one particular side of the garage. The soil was putting pressue on the wall, causing it to bow inwards. After doing some research on foundation repair, the homeowners contacted DBS for a permanent solution.

A DBS Design Specialist visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation repair work. After we diagnosed the foundation issue, and came up with a custom-solution, our wall repair team got to work!

The project Foreman and crew installed 4 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.

This home in St. Paul, MN was inspected by System Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo. Upon his inspection, Henrik found that the home's main support beam was not properly supported. He proposed the use of our patented SmartJack® system to help secure the home's main support beam. The customer was relieved to have a plan in place to permanently stabilize his home. Foreman, Casey Healy, and his crew were tasked with installing our SmartJack® system. They poured new footings and then secured the beam with the use of SmartJacks®.