Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

This homeowner in Duluth, MN wanted to find a permanent and professional solution to address the shifting walls in their basement. They wanted to avoid any further damage to the foundation of the home, so they reached out to DBS for help. 

Design Specialist Zach Guilliams went out to the home to conduct a free, no-obligation estimate for the owner. After a careful inspection, Zach recommended our PowerBrace® Wall Support System. 

Foreman Jordan Salmi led the installation of this project with a crew. These steel i-beam braces stop any further inward movement and can be adjusted to move the wall back to its original position. This is a very effective solution that will prevent wall failure issues. The beams are secure to the ceiling and floor joists to ensure a stable solution.

This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is secure and safe from wall failure!

If you have cracks in your foundation, its a problem that should be fixed. This before picture is showing a block foundation with cracks creating a stair-stepping crack. (As you can see the homeowner tried fixing it temporary with duct tape) We have a permanent solution for this! Duct tape can't quite fix EVERYTHING! The longer you wait to fix it, the bigger the job will be. This after picture is a great shot at what we do, by installing an earth anchor. Which stabilizes the wall and fixes it of cracking again. If you are experiencing any cracking issues with your basement or foundation call us today. We can set you up an appointment with one of our specialist, for a FREE written estimate to find a solution for your foundation. 

A homeowner in Hermantown, MN was in search of deck support for their home and reached out to DBS for assistance. After a thorough inspection done by our Design Specialist, it was concluded that the deck posts would need to have helical piers installed to help support them as opposed to the original cinder blocks. These piers are constructed from galvanized steel and have the capability of supporting massive loads, such as full decks, making them an ideal product to install.

A homeowner in Duluth, MN reached out to us when they were trying to sell their house, but, were facing the challenge of an unstable deck post for their cantilever. Eager to ensure their home was ready for a future sale, they sought to put an end to the temporary fix of piling insulation for stability. When our team went out to the property, we recommended the installation of a Helical Pier, as depicted in the photo gallery. This process not only stabilized their cantilever effectively but also permanently removed the worry of future movement. 

This homeowner contacted DBS after expressing a desire to level her trailer while retaining the current support structure. Our Design Specialist, Devin Wilson, went out to the property and suggested that we install three SmartJacks® along the existing supports.

Once the crew got out to the property, they started the project off by installing three SmartJacks® that were strategically spaced from the exterior door to the homeowners bedroom and addressing any gaps along the way with spray foam post-lift. After completing the lift procedures and shimming existing supports, the homeowner was satisfied with the outcome!