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pier system

If your foundation is settling, sinking, or showing signs of structural movement, foundation piers provide a permanent solution. At DBS Repair, we install customized foundation pier systems designed to transfer the weight of your home to stable, load-bearing soil or bedrock below.

Three Pier Systems. One Goal:

Permanent Foundation Stability.

Foundation piers work by transferring the weight of your home from unstable upper soil down to bedrock or dense load-bearing soil. Once installed, piers stop settlement and often allow for partial or complete lift of the structure back to its original elevation.

Most common

Push Piers

Hydraulically driven steel pipe sections pushed through unstable soil to bedrock or load-bearing
layer. Used on existing foundations with accessible footings. Best for heavier structures.

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Versatile option

Helical Piers

Screw-shaped piers torqued into the ground using a hydraulic drive head. Work in both compression and tension. Used for new construction, light structures, and areas with limited access.

For slab foundations

Slab Piers

Specifically designed for concrete slab foundations. Installed through small holes cut in the slab. Lifts and stabilizes settling interior slabs including garage floors and basement slabs.

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Foundation Repair Inspection

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Foundation Repair Inspection

Piering Solutions Installed by DBS

Your neighbors have trusted DBS Repair since 2012. Curious about piering solutions for your foundation?
Check out some of these homes that have been stabilized and strengthened with Helical Piers by DBS.

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Push Piers:

Hydraulic Precision for Heavy Foundations

Push piers are the most commonly used foundation pier for existing residential and commercial foundations. Each pier section is hydraulically driven downward until it reaches competent load-bearing soil or bedrock. The weight of the structure itself provides the driving resistance.

Once all piers are in place and connected to the foundation bracket, a synchronized hydraulic lift system transfers the load from the failing soil to the piers, often lifting the structure back to its original elevation.

Driven to bedrock or verified load-bearing resistance
High-strength galvanized steel sections
Synchronized lifting capability across multiple piers
Bracket system bolts directly to existing footing
Minimal excavation required at each pier location
Lifetime warranty (transferable)
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Helical Piers:

Versatile Support for New and Existing Structures

Push piers are the most commonly used foundation pier for existing residential and commercial foundations. Each pier section is hydraulically driven downward until it reaches competent load-bearing soil or bedrock. The weight of the structure itself provides the driving resistance.

The helical plates engage the soil mechanically, providing resistance in both compression (downward load) and tension (uplift load). Installation torque is monitored continuously and correlates directly to load capacity.

Installed without structure weight as driving force
Ideal for new construction and light structures
Handles both compression and tension loads
Can be installed in limited-access areas
Torque monitoring confirms load capacity in real time
Available in multiple helix configurations

Slab Piers:

Interior Slab Stabilization Without Major Demo

Settling concrete slabs are a common problem in Minnesota and Wisconsin due to freeze-thaw cycles and expansive soils. Slab piers are driven through small holes cut in the existing slab, reaching stable soil below without requiring the slab to be fully demolished.

Once piers are installed and connected to a slab bracket, the slab section can often be lifted back to its original elevation. Holes are patched after installation.

Installed through small core holes in slab
Minimal disruption to interior space
Lifts and stabilizes settled slab sections
Works on garage floors, basement slabs, and interior floors
Holes patched after installation
25-year manufacturer warranty

Pier System Comparison

Your DBS inspector will recommend the correct pier type based on your foundation type, soil conditions, structure weight, and available access. This table provides a general overview.

Pier Type Best Application Foundation Type Drives To Warranty
Push Piers Existing heavy structures, full settlement repair Poured concrete, block Bedrock or load-bearing resistance Lifetime (transferable)
Helical Piers New construction, light structures, limited access All types including new footings Competent load-bearing soil Lifetime (transferable)
Slab Piers Settling interior or garage slabs Concrete slab Load-bearing soil below slab 25-year manufacturer

Push Piers

Best Application Existing heavy structures, full settlement repair
Foundation Type Poured concrete, block
Drives To Bedrock or load-bearing resistance
Warranty Lifetime (transferable)

Helical Piers

Best Application New construction, light structures, limited access
Foundation Type All types including new footings
Drives To Competent load-bearing soil
Warranty Lifetime (transferable)

Slab Piers

Best Application Settling interior or garage slabs
Foundation Type Concrete slab
Drives To Load-bearing soil below slab
Warranty 25-year manufacturer

Stopping Settlement Starts with a Free Assessment.

Our certified foundation inspectors serve homeowners throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin including Duluth, Eau Claire, Menomonie, Hibbing, and Mountain Iron. Every free estimate includes an on-site inspection, personal consultation, and a written proposal with no obligation.

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DBS Repair has been repairing foundations across
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for nearly 15 years! See what your neighbors have
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foundation repair services in their homes.

Max Johnson
14 hours ago
We were stumped about how to address our aging cabin's foundation issues. DBS clearly understood what was causing the problem and how to fix it. At a follow up visit one year later, the foundation is right where they moved it.
J & M
2 days ago
Trevor and Corbin worked non stop on both sides of our duplex. Eventho mold removal was not on my original work order, they got that taken cars of too. Kept me up to date on everything. And then the final walk through was so educational. I didn’t know how much DBS can do with a basement to make the foundation so much more stable. I am so satisfied with their work, and I’m a nick picker. Thank you guys for all your hard work and making our place a safer place to live.
DW Laukka
3 weeks ago
June 24, 2026 Trevor, with DBS foundation, base and insulation, just completed work on my Madeline Island Cottage on Lake Superior. The work, included Excavation, shoring and replacement supports in the Crawl Space of this 1940 Lake home. I was pleased with the technology at DBS uses, and the knowledge and technical proficiency that Trevor had in doing the work. He was thorough, and listen ed carefully to my concerns. I was absolutely 100% satisfied with his work and that of his assistant Corbin. If you are in need of foundation repair in Minnesota and Wisconsin, I highly recommend DBS. Donald W Laukka, architect.
Matt
1 month ago
I recently had DBS perform warranty work on foundation piers for a cabin boathouse. The crew was incredible. Their work was top notch. The foreman, Trevor, was particularly impressive. Highly skilled, outstanding attention to detail, and very customer focused. He also took the time to communicate and teach his younger crew. A true leader in every sense. DBS... be sure to reward employees like Trevor; people like him are difficult to find!
Blaire Babbitt
2 months ago
We can NOT thank DBS enough for all their hard work. Lawson and Bryce started our home foundation project. Both were kind, courteous, and professional. The next part of the job was lead by Trevor and Wayne. Both of these guys were excellent too. My husband and I are amazed at how much work they got done in the time they were under my home.Trevor was great at letting us know where they were at and what they were doing just to keep us updated. We are so thankful for their hard work and now feel more secure in our home. Our entire process with DBS from start to finish was excellent and we are so glad we chose them to help fix our home. Shoutout Beverly for aslo assiting me during this process. THANK YOU DBS.
Sara Arndt
2 months ago
DBS did a great job. James was great figuring out my problem, dip in the floor. I have an old house and the beam had begun to rot. Trevor and a couple other gentlemen were out to do the work. They were all real polite and explained the process. Trevor also pointed out some fun facts about my house. If I need anything else done I would for sure trust them to do the work. Didn't leave a mess which was also appreciated.
Sally Roth
2 months ago
Estimate with Myke from DBS on foundation work was very helpful and thorough! I learned a lot!
Alex Zacholski
4 months ago
Myke Connelly was great to work with and I truly know that we will be in great hands with DBS moving forward. He was thorough and patient with the many questions we had about what was happening with our foundation project and would certainly suggest everyone in need of reinforcement solutions for your foundation meet with and work with their company. Thank you Myke and thank you DBS!
Andy Britz
4 months ago
Met with Myke, one of the estimators. He did a fantastic job going through the options for my foundation repair and was very thorough with the details of the products and procedures of the bid. Highly recommend.
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