Aitkin County's Trusted Foundation Repair & Basement Waterproofing Contractor

Gregg P. had enough of his low, wet crawlspace. With it's typical dirt floor and vents all around, the crawlspace would get wet in the spring and summer. He called a few contractors to get a couple of proposals that he could compare. After reviewing them, he chose DBS Residential Solutions to encapsulate his crawlspace and solve is issue. 

The major parts of the crawlspace encapsulation included a perimeter draintile, TerraBlock Insulation, Dimple Drainage Matting, Cleanspace, and a Super Sump and Ice Guard. Each piece plays an important part in the Cadillac crawlspace system. The draintile moves any water straight into the SuperSump, which sends it outside through the IceGuard, which doesn't freeze in the winter! The TerraBlock insulation is laid down over the dirt, the first step in separating the cold damp earth from the living quarters. The dimple drainage matting is laid next to ensure that any water leaks is lead into the draintile, taking it out of the area. The Cleanspace is laid last, keeping everything hidden and clean beneath a beautiful white anti bacterial plastic.

Since DBS Residential Solutions has finished his crawlspace, Gregg has been able to enjoy an area that most homeowners don't. Should he choose, his crawlspace is ready to be used as storage! DBS was glad they were able to help out. 

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. 

This homeowner in Tamarack, MN was concerned about some water issues in the crawlspace in their home. After doing a bit of research, this homeowner reached out to DBS to find a quality solution.

Following a friendly conversation with the office staff, an appointment was set to have System Design Specialist, Royce Bunn make a trip out to the home to perform a free no obligation estimate. That same day, Royce was able to provide the homeowner with a written estimate with the best possible solution for their problem. Using a combination of high-performance 7-ply moisture barrier to help with any water problems along with the installation of the sump pump would provide a dry, clean space. This quality solution would ensure the homeowner would not have to worry about these problems in the future.

Big Sandy Lodge in McGregor, MN was concerned about having their customers trip on the uneven concrete of the sidewalk outside the lodge. The Lodge reached out to DBS and after a brief phone call with the DBS office staff, an appointment was set up to have System Design Specialist, Rich Johnson make a trip out to the resort for a free no obligation estimate.

The same day of the appointment, Rich was able to give a detailed description of the problem and the best possible solution. He suggested using polylevel to securely lift and level the uneven concrete. With this solution, this resort would no longer have to worry about guests tripping over the uneven concrete around the lodge.

This cabin owner was concerned about the foundation of his cabin in McGregor, MN. After completing some brief research, the homeowner contacted DBS and an appointment was set.

System Design Specialist, Rich Johnson made a trip out to the home to perform a thorough inspection and provide a free no obligation estimate. Rich was able to explain to the owner of the cabin a detailed description of the problem and the best quality solution. The installation of helical piers would stabilize the foundation and allow the owner to enjoy a safe cabin.

This homeowner in McGregor, MN noticed that the concrete sidewalk around the house had shifted, making a potential hazard for people walking up to the house. After doing some online research, the homeowner contacted DBS residential solutions to find the best quality solution.

After a brief phone call with the office staff, an appointment was made for System Design Specialist Rich Johnson to make a trip out to the home for a free no obligation estimate. At the appointment, Rich was able to provide them with a written estimate and explain in detail the best quality solution for their problem. A polylevel injection would lift and level the concrete providing a smooth connection between surfaces to make sure there is no ledge to trip on and the stairs match up correctly.

The owner of the cabin located in McGregor, MN was concerned about the condition of the boathouse. The walls were unstable as the bricks forming the wall had moved over time. After completing some brief research, this homeowner reached out to DBS to see what needed to be done.

After a brief phone call with the office staff, an appointment was set up to have System Design Specialist Henrick Makitalo make a trip out to the home for a free no obligation estimate. During the appointment, Henrick was able to explain in detail how the problem had formed and the best possible solution to solve it. He explained that installing helical piers on the outside of the cabin along with braces and extensions that would help reverse the shifting of the bricks. This would leave the homeowner without worry and a stabilized boathouse.

DBS received a call about leaning walls in Hinckley, MN that were concerning our clients. The home required that we stabilize walls along a side of the house from the inside and outside. Our design specialist found a quick solution to install PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System for support with the bowing wall. Bowing walls generally refer to walls that show cracks, lean in a certain direction, or show a weak foundation or structure issue - in some cases, several of these issues show. It’s important to get a design specialist to look at the bowing wall because it can lead to larger foundation problems and unstable walls, foundations, or floors.

Looking at the pre-production photo below, it shows the way the wall is leaning and beginning to crack in the base of the home.

This home in Aitkin, MN was experiencing heating and water intrusion problems in the crawl space of their home. They wanted to find a solution to fix these problems, so they reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller assisted the owners with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, our Crawl Space Encapsulation Services were recommended and a quote was provided.

This solution will help with insulation and waterproofing. The SprayFoam solution is able to insulate the space as well as air seal the holes and cracks. Our crawl space waterproofing will keep the space cry and healthy. 

Reach out to DBS for your crawl space needs!

The owner of this home in Aitkin, MN reached out to us for help with their damp crawl space. After completing a thorough no-obligation inspection, our Design Specialist created a quote for our Crawl Space Waterproofing Service. 
Our crew installed CleanSpace®, a thick waterproofing barrier, in the crawl space and sprayed the walls with waterproof polyurethane foam.

Now the homeowner can relax in a healthy, safe, and comfortable home!

This homeowner in Palisade, MN wanted to find a solution for their sagging floors. They wanted to find a permanent and professional solution, so they reached out to DBS for help.

Design Specialist James Miller assisted the owner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, James recommended our SmartJack® Support System.

Foreman Greg Owens led the installation of this project with help from a crew. This jacking system is able to evenly distribute the weight of the structure while simultaneously lifting and leveling the floor above.

This permanent solution can now bring peace to the mind of this homeowner.

A homeowner from Hill City, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their unlevel concrete. One of our Design Specialists ran a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, they recommended our concrete repair service and provided the homeowner with a free quote. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind knowing there is a solution to their unlevel concrete.

A homeowner from Hill City, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their cold crawl space. One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free detailed quote for our Crawl Space Encapsulation service that would help thoroughly insulate and waterproof the space.

A homeowner from Hill City, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their crawl space issues. One of our Design Specialists ran a free no-obligation estimate appointment for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free estimate for our crawl space repair. 

A homeowner from Aitkin, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their damp and cold crawl space. One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment and gave the homeowner a free quote for Crawl Space Encapsulation service. One of our crews thoroughly waterproofed and insulated the space to give the homeowner peace of mind.

A homeowner from McGregor, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their unsupported foundation. One of our Design Specialists provided them with a quote for our foundation repair service and our crew permanently stabilized the foundation to provide the homeowner with peace of mind!

Check out this before and after of a spray foam insulation job we did in this homeowner's crawl space in Tamarack, MN!

Check out this project we did in Palisade, MN! We permanently stabilized the foundation for the homeowner with our Push Pier system, now they can relax with peace of mind!

When we were first called to assist a homeowner in McGregor, MN with their basement troubles, it became clear that this was more than just a minor inconvenience. The homeowner had recently renovated the rest of their home and set their sights on transforming their basement into a functional, dry space. However, their plans were constantly disrupted by leaks during rainfall and the spring melt. Understanding the homeowner's frustrations and their concerns about the potential impact on their home's resale value, we approached the problem with a dual mindset of immediate relief and long-term reliability. After our homeowner scheduled the home inspection, our Design Specialist, James Miller, conducted a free, no-obligation, inspection, he outlined a tailored solution that would put an end to the basement's water woes. His recommendation included the installation of WaterGuard® for efficient interior drainage, IceGuard® to prevent backups from frozen discharge lines, and CleanSpace® liner for a moisture barrier to address the root causes of basement moisture. Our skilled production team, led by our Foreman Lee Krouse, went to the property and installed these systems with attention to quality and cleanliness. As a result, the basement was transformed into a dry and pleasant space, ready to face long Minnesota winters and rainy spells without the worry of leakage or damage. The homeowner gained peace of mind knowing their house was more appealing and valued higher in the real estate market.