Your Certified Foundation Repair & Concrete Leveling Pros In Douglas County, WI

A homeowner in Superior, WI had finally had enough of her cracked and bowing basement walls. She was tired of the water coming in and she knew that the foundation issues would just get worse with time. After doing an on-line search, she found DBS Residential Solutions, Inc and knew they could solve her problems. 

 After calling to schedule her free estimate, Royce B. came out to meet with her. He listened to all of her concerns and answered all of her questions. After continuing to work out the best plan for her wants and needs, they decided it would work best to have Kevin install exterior waterproofing at the same time as installing 14 PowerBrace systems to move the wall back to its previous position as well as stabilize it against further movement. They also installed a SuperSump inside of the basement to take care of any water leaks. 

The homeowner now enjoys her safer, drier and more comfortable basement in her home in Superior. WI.

The homeowner of this Superior, WI home called DBS when they noticed sagging in their main level floors. System Design Specialist, Rich Johnsen, made a visit to the home. Upon his inspection of their crawlspace, found that several of the support beams had fallen. Additionally, he found rusted and fallen support jacks, as well as rotting support logs. It was clear that this home needed some support! 

Rich gave a free, no-obligation estimate with solutions to fix the homes support problems. The homeowner decided to move forward and get the much needed crawlspace support. Foreman, Casey Healy and his crew set out to first pour concrete footings for eight of the SmartJacks. Once those cured, the crew began the installation of new support beams as well as the SmartJacks to support those beams. 

The homeowner was so pleased with the results and he was happy knowing his home was now properly supported. 

Clients called from Lake Nebagamon, WI having trouble with keeping their garage dry. The wet garage was collecting water every time it rained and the clients were looking to fix the problem. The client also mentioned there was potentially wet basement area or crawlspace. DBS immediately sent Torrey Swenson, our design specialist, to identify a solution.

Torrey reported back multiple options for our clients, including a sump-pump service, DryTrack, lifting the garage, or a full interior redesign. Allowing the couple to select their favorite option in terms of price and services, DBS was able to help fix their wet garage with complete satisfaction.

Our clients called DBS for a repair of their retaining wall bowing, the wall was bowing and ultimately causing foundation failure. The household needed DBS to install geolocks, the geolocks will maintain a sturdy foundation and retaining wall, preventing cracking, leaning, and other problems that spiral from retaining wall failure. Many people are unaware of the conditions that are caused from a bowing retaining wall - this can escalate and create deeper issues when the problem is not addressed, DBS wants to stop your problem prematurely to save your time and money, while supplying you with a safe, comfortable home! 

DBS just completed one of our first concrete repair projects of the year at a property in Superior, WI. With the spring season starting to kick off, concrete repairs are a very high demand service for DBS to fix ravaged concrete slabs. This service comes with a few different products capable of ensuring a more safe and friendly slab. When concrete starts wear down and crack, it can also begin shifting to uneven positions, causing hazards for those who occupy the area. Since DBS is unable to provide this service during the winter months, early spring is a hot time for concrete repairs to take place, right before the warm summer months. One product that is commonly used in this service is PolyLevel®. What this is is a polymer foam injection that is embedded below the surface of the concrete that has sunk. Once injected, The foam quickly expands and lifts the concrete back to the desired position. It is a quick and efficient way to ensure a more even slab. Another common product for crack repairs is the NexusPro®. This is a sealant that is used to fill in large cracks running along the concrete that might cause further issues down the road. A photo of the NexusPro® can be seen attached here. The crew for this particular project did a great job caring for the concrete apron, and the results were successful. 

A South Range, WI homeowner, was experiencing issues spurred by water leaking into their basement. The homeowners noticed that their 1970's home began leaking water about 2 years ago, resulting in muddy floors and mold growth. This is a common issue among households with this issue and so they reached out to DBS in hopes of a solution. A Design Specialist went to inspect the area and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for our waterproofing service. It was determined that the basement would have WaterGuard® products installed for maximum efficiency and protection. First, Foreman Kevin Steffey and crew installed WaterGuard® around the perimeter wall of the basement and then connected a tie line to the basement's existing floor drain to ensure proper water drainage.

The customer was happy with the result and is looking forward to a safe and dry basement!

A Superior, WI homeowner was becoming frustrated with issues caused by water leaking into their basement. The leaking basement leads to drywall damage and constant clean-up as seen in the attached photo.

They learned about DBS via a referral and reached out to us in hopes of a permanent solution. A Design Specialist Rich Johnsen went to inspect the area and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for our waterproofing service. It was determined that the basement would have a WaterGuard® System, as well as a TripleSafe® Sump Pump Systems installed for maximum efficiency and protection against future wetness. The Foreman and crew also extended the exterior discharge line and added a LawnScape Outlet to keep water away from the home's foundation. 

The customer was happy with the result and is looking forward to a safe and dry basement!

A homeowner in Superior, WI had recurring issues with water in their basement, causing damage to the floor and walls. In search of a permanent solution for their basement, they reached out to DBS. 

A DBS Design Specialist visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the best solution possible for the leaking basement. It was determined that a DryTrak® drain system was needed. DBS Foreman Zach Royer and his crew installed the drain system as well as a new SuperSump® sump pump system.

The homeowner was happy with the work done and enjoys peace of mind that their basement will remain dry and safe. 

A homeowner in Superior, WI was interested in finishing their basement but also had recurring issues with water in their basement, causing damage to the floor and walls. The learned about DBS on the radio and reached out to us in search of a permanent solution for their basement.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the best solution possible for the leaking basement. It was determined that 80-ft of our DryTrak® drain system was needed. DBS Foreman Casey Healy and his crew installed the drain system around the perimeter of the basement, connecting it to the home's existing sump pump.

The homeowner was happy with the work done and enjoys peace of mind that their basement will remain dry and safe. 

A homeowner in Superior, WI noticed the main floor of their home was becoming uneven. They identified some sagging supports in their home's crawl space. After doing some research on local companies, they reached out to DBS for more information. 

DBS Sales Manager, Royce Bunn was the Design Specialist for this project. He visited the home for a free, no-obligation estimate and recommended an install of our SmartJack® System. The homeowner decided to go forward with the work and our production team poured concrete footings and installed two SmartJack® support beams to lift and support the sagging crawl space. 

These cabin owners in Brookston, MN reached out for a solution to their cold and drafty cabin. The structure its was in great shape, but the owners knew that it just hadn't been properly sealed in the attic or below the cabin in the crawl space.

A Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate, looking at insulation solutions for both the attic. Our team first removed the existing batt insulation and prepped the attic space for a dense-pack of our TruSoft™ cellulose in the walls.

Once that work was complete, the owners reached back out to us for an estimate on encapsulating their crawl space. DBS Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer visited the cabin to provide a free inspection and estimate of the project. CleanSpace® vapor barrier was laid on the flooring to eliminate threats from moisture and mildew, and closed-cell spray foam insulation was applied to prevent cold, damp air from entering the main level of the cabin.

This home is now properly insulated and the homeowners were happy with the work done. Below, you'll see the before photos of both projects. 

These Superior, WI homeowners had a crawl space that was causing some serious concern. It was constantly wet, creating mold, and mildew, as well as contributing to some rotten wood in their support beams.

DBS Design Specialist Rich Johnsen went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for both the encapsulation and support systems.

Drainage matting and our CleanSpace® vapor barrier were laid directly on the dirt crawl space to eliminate threats from moisture and mildew. Additionally, we installed 8 SmartJacks to restore the home's level position.

This home is now properly supported and sealed and the homeowners were happy with the work done. Below, you'll see the before photos of both projects. 

Homeowners in Maple, WI wanted to use their basement space more comfortably. Because the basement was prone to water leaking every now and then, they knew they needed a smart solution for the flooring. They reached out to DBS to learn more about the water-resistant basement finishing materials we install. 

DBS Design Specialist Rich Johnsen gave the homeowners a plan for a waterproofing system upgrade as well as a durable flooring solution. Brandon Wollin installed ThermalDry® Basement Flooring throughout the various rooms in the basement. Unlike traditional ceramic basement floor tiles, ThermalDry® basement flooring will never crack or shatter. They are stain-resistant, and their interlocking design assures that damaged tiles can be easily replaced.

Ceramic and vinyl basement tiles leave basement floors cold. They contain no thermal break between the concrete of your floor and your living space. Each ThermalDry® Floor Tile rests on top of plastic pegs. By doing so, a thermal break is created underneath, which makes your floor's surface 8-10°F warmer than the cold concrete surface below.