foundation repair
Should I Repair My Foundation or Replace It?
A crack or bowing wall does not automatically mean you need foundation replacement. The right approach depends on the condition of the wall, the foundation supports, and the source of movement. DBS Repair evaluates homes across Minnesota and Wisconsin to recommend suitable repair options, including foundation wall restoration when appropriate. Before winter, an inspection can help you understand existing damage and decide what to address next.


Foundation Changes to Check Before Winter
Have you noticed a crack getting wider, a basement wall leaning inward, or a floor becoming uneven? These changes deserve a closer look. Water entering through foundation cracks is another reason to arrange an assessment. A seasonal checklist cannot diagnose structural damage, but it can help you explain what has changed when you contact DBS Repair.
Foundation Repair Solutions DBS Repair Recommends
Different foundation problems need different solutions. Settling supports, bowing walls, and severely damaged masonry are not repaired in the same way. Explore the options below; your inspection helps determine which approach fits your home and whether additional evaluation is needed.

Foundation Push Piers
For: settling, sinking foundations
Push piers transfer foundation loads to suitable bearing soil or bedrock below weak surface soils. They may be appropriate for settling foundations. Your assessment determines the placement, depth, and whether lifting is feasible for the structure.

Geo-Lock™ Wall Anchors
For: bowing, buckling, tilting walls
Wall anchors use exterior soil anchors and interior wall plates to help stabilize bowing or tilting foundation walls. Suitability depends on the wall condition, soil, and available exterior access. Straightening potential and installation requirements are evaluated for each home.

EverBrace™ Wall Restoration
For: severely compromised walls
EverBrace uses steel panels and beams to support certain severely damaged foundation walls. It may provide an alternative to wall replacement in suitable conditions. DBS evaluates the existing wall and surrounding structure before recommending this system.

PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System
For: bowing walls without yard access
PowerBrace uses interior steel I-beams to help stabilize bowing foundation walls. It can be considered when exterior access is limited. Wall condition, framing connections, and available space help determine whether it is appropriate and whether gradual adjustment is possible.
A clearer next step before winter
Can your foundation be repaired?
Not sure what a crack, bowing wall, or uneven floor means for your home? Start with a free inspection and understand your options before choosing a repair.
Understand the damage. Discuss what has changed.
Explore your options. Learn what fits your foundation.
Know what comes next. Get a recommended scope and cost estimate.
No obligation. Serving homeowners across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

What Affects the Cost of Foundation Repair?
While many foundation problems are similar, each situation demands a customized solution to provide the best value and performance. At DBS Repair, we take pride in making the costs for these repairs as clear and easy to understand as possible.

Type of damage
The specific foundation problem determines which system is used. Settling foundations require piers, bowing walls require anchors or braces, each with different material and installation costs.
Depth of excavation
The amount of excavation required to reach a damaged footing is a major cost factor. Push piers must be driven to competent strata, deeper strata means higher cost.
Biggest cost variable
System complexity
Foundation Supportworks solutions are engineered to minimize disruption while maximizing strength. The complexity of the system, number of piers, anchors, or panels, directly affects pricing.
DBS Repair
Every DBS Repair quote includes an on-site inspection, professional assessment of your foundation issue, and a detailed cost quote. You’ll never receive a price without a personal consultation first.
Why Hire a dbs repair Contractor?
DBS Repair is your trusted, local home repair company with over 40 years of experience, using tested and proven products backed by two nationwide networks.
6 Reasons to Fix Your Foundation Now
- The problem will get worse: a foundation problem never gets better on its own. As it worsens, it will cost more to fix.
- Remote value: who wants to buy a house with a foundation problem? Nobody.
- Appearance: foundation problems cause ugly cracks not only in the foundation but also inside the home.
- Door and window operation: as your foundation fails to hold the structure in place, your house will bend and twist. Doors and windows will stick and jam.
- Use of space: you can lose the use of your space because of foundation failure.
- Keep pests away: insects and animals can get into your home through cracks in the foundation.
Why repair is almost always better
- Cost Repair: fraction of replacement
- Disruption Repair: typically one day
- Landscaping Repair: minimal disturbance
- Warranty Repair: Up to 75-year warranty
- Root cause Repair: addresses the soil
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