CASE STUDY
LEVELING A SHIFTING HUNTING SHACK FOUNDATION IN PALISADE, MN
A property owner in Palisade, MN, reached out to DBS after discovering critical structural failures beneath their beloved outdoor retreat. Used primarily as a hunting shack, the building’s foundation was beginning to cause severe, alarming problems throughout the interior of the home.
Many people in Minnesota and Wisconsin enjoy having a place where they can escape for the weekend and spend time with friends and family in the outdoors. Our customer who owned this building in Palisade MN used it as a Hunting Shack. The owner wanted this building to be around for a long time, but the foundation was beginning to cause problems inside the home. The home was sitting on concrete pillars that had shifted over time and were causing the home to move as well. Certain parts of the home were even inches away from falling off of the supports completely. The owner of this shack knew something needed to be done or he would be risking much worse damage to the property. He called DBS Residential Solutions after finding the permanent foundation solutions online and scheduled a free estimate for the shack. He met with our specialist who provided him with a wealth of information on why the problem was happening and which option would make the most sense to use in this situation. This time that solution turned out to be a combination of helical piers which are anchored deep in the earth to prevent movement, and steel beams set on top of the piers to provide strong even support throughout the whole home. As you look through these photos you can see the careful detail of the work our crews do to ensure a permanent and level foundation for the building.






Stop the Damage, for Good.
What DBS Repair Uses to Stabilize Minnesota Foundations
Every Minnesota foundation problem has a permanent solution. DBS Repair uses proven, engineer-backed systems to stabilize, straighten, and restore homes from Duluth and St. Cloud to Brainerd, Baxter, Elk River, Sauk Rapids, and surrounding counties. And we back every repair with industry-leading, fully transferable warranties.

Foundation Piers:
The Permanent Fix for a Settling Foundation
The most reliable way to stop foundation settlement is to bypass weak soil entirely. DBS Repair installs steel foundation piers that transfer your home’s weight down to stable, load-bearing soil or bedrock, halting settlement permanently and often restoring the structure to its original level position.
Two pier systems we install:
What pier installation solves:
Crawl Space Support Jacks:
Permanent Support for Sagging Floors
Soft, bouncy, or uneven floors above a crawl space need an engineered solution. DBS Repair installs the SmartJack® System, a heavy-duty adjustable steel support post designed for long-term floor stability even in weak soils.
How SmartJack® installation works:
To protect your repair long-term, DBS Repair recommends:
Bowing Wall Repair:
Straighten and Stabilize Before It’s Too Late
A bowing foundation wall won’t fix itself. The longer it moves, the fewer options you have. DBS Repair installs proven, trusted systems to stop inward movement and restore wall strength.
Wall Anchor System
PowerBrace™ Wall System
✅ DBS Repair Tip: The earlier a bowing wall is addressed, the higher the chance of full straightening. Walls that have moved more than 2″ are harder and more costly to correct.
Sunken Slab Repair:
Lift and Level Without Full Replacement
A sinking concrete floor in a Minnesota home, garage, cabin, or lake property doesn’t always mean a full tear-out. DBS Repair uses two minimally invasive methods to lift, stabilize, and level settled slabs. Repairing concrete costs much less than the cost to replace concrete.
Slab Pier System
PolyLevel® Foam Injection
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