Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

This homeowner in Duluth, MN was experiencing stairstep and horizontal cracks, as well as a shearing wall in their basement. The owner was worried the wall would cave in if it was not fixed soon, so they turned to DBS for help.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted this owner in a free no-obligation estimate for their home's needs. After inspection, he recommended the installation of PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System in order to stabilize their foundation as well as a WaterGuard® system to waterproof their basement.

Foreman Osia Williams led this team in the installation process. After excavating around the outside of the caving wall, the team installed 2 PowerBrace™ steel I-beams by securing steel brackets to the rim joists on the flooring. These PowerBrace™ beams have a 75-year warranty against movement and can be tightened over time to restore your wall back to its original position. To accompany this installation, the team also installed a WaterGuard® drain system to collect water through wall and floor seepage and avoid future leakage into the basement.

This home is now stable and dry, allowing the owner to live comfortably without the worry of leaks or cracks intruding in their home.

This homeowner in Duluth, MN was intimated by the cracks in their block foundation wall. They wanted to address the situation with a permanent and professional solution.

Design Specialist Zach Guilliams assisted the homeowner in a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, it was decided that CarbonArmor® Wall Defense Straps were the best option.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with help from a team. These straps are ten times stronger than steel. Once they are applied to the wall, they stop any further movement and hold the wall in place. 

This home is now safe and sounds thanks to DBS Solutions. 

This homeowner in Duluth, MN was concerned with the stairstep cracks in their block foundation. Wanting to address the issue, they reached out to DBS for help. 

Design Specialist Zach Guilliams assisted this homeowner in a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, it was decided that PowerBrace® beams would the be the best option.

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project with help from a team. Together, the team attached these beams to the floor and rim joists of the basement. After securing the beams, further wall movement is not possible. Over time, the beam positioning can be adjusted in order to slowly restore the wall back to its original position.

This homeowner can now relax in their stable, safe home. 

This homeowner in Duluth, MN was concerned about the slight bowing and movement of the basement walls. Wanting a professional and permanent solution, they reached out to DBS for help.

Design Specialist Zach Guilliams assisted this homeowner in a free, no-obligation estimate to find the best solution for the home's needs. After a careful inspection, our CarbonArmor® Wall Defense Straps were recommended.

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project with help from a team. These wall straps stop any further inward movement from taking place. They are able to do so because they are made out of woven material that is ten times stronger than steel. 

This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is supported and secure.

The owner of this home in Duluth, MN has noticed that the wall has been drooping over the past few years, and didn't want to risk waiting another year to fix the issue. In hopes of finding a permanent solution to their issue, they contacted DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. Upon completion of the inspection, James advised the homeowner that DBS's SmartJack® System solution would permanently stabilize the problem wall.

Foreman Osia Williams and his team led the installation for this project, and together they successfully installed 4 SmartJack® supports. The supports replaced the old failing support system and permanently stabilized the wall.

The homeowner can now rest assured knowing that the problem wall has been permanently stabilized, and will no longer need to worry about the wall drooping anymore.