Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

The owner of this cabin in Palisade, MN wanted to stabilize their foundation before moving forward with siding and other remodeling projects. Their old foundation was composed of old wooden posts that had settled into the ground over time, causing some of them to tilt as the cabin shifted. Looking for a solution, they reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went to the cabin to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owner. After a thorough inspection, Henrik recommended and quoted our pier system to solve their foundation issues.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 15 helical piers to permanently stabilize the cabin foundation. Each pier is backed with a 25-year transferrable warranty against movement, ensuring that the cabin owner can invest in remodeling projects with peace of mind.

These homeowners in Palisade, MN wanted to find a solution for their struggling foundation walls. Soil expansive was causing the walls to shift, so the owners reached out to DBS for help.

Design Specialist Zach Guilliams went out to the home to help the owners with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, our CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcement System was recommended and a quote was provided.

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project with help from a team. These straps are made from materials that are 10x stronger than steel. These straps stop the wall from moving any further and stabilize the home.

These homeowners can now relax knowing their home is safe and secure.

A homeowner in Taylors Falls, MN reached out to DBS regarding a xrawl space issue they were having. The area was poorly stabilized by wood posts, and this was causing the floor above to sag downward. In need of a solution, the homeowner had a Design Specialist come out and give a free, no-obligation estimate for the crawl space service. It was concluded that the area would need to have a good amount of SmartJack® units installed (24 in all) to help provide support for the crawl space and sagging floor. Our crew successfully installed the SmartJack® System, and the homeowner can now be more comfortable with a stabilized crawl space. 

The owner of this home in Deer River, MN reached out to DBS for help with chipping paint in their basement.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. Upon completion of a thorough inspection, Henrik informed the owner of the settlement issues that he discovered through his inspection.

Foreman Tyler Nacey led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed piers beneath one corner of the home in order to lift and level the sinking part of the foundation. The crew finished the project by covering the holes with concrete for a flush finish in the basement.

Now that the foundation issues have been fixed, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind.

This homeowner in Deer River, MN wanted to find a solution for their foundation walls. The walls were cracked and bowed in certain areas, so the owners reached out to DBS for help.

One of our Design Specialist 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 Isia 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 on all of 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.