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Crawlspace Waterproofing in Cloquet, MN

CleanSpace® vapor barrier installation in Cloquet, MN
case studyCRAWLSPACE WATERPROOFING IN CLOQUET, MN A homeowner in Cloquet, MN, was frustrated by cold floors throughout the winter, especially in the kitchen above the crawl space. DBS installed a CleanSpace® encapsulation system to improve insulation, increase energy efficiency, and create a more comfortable home. When the homeowners in Cloquet, MN, reached out to us, […]

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New Construction Cabin Piering and Foundation Support in Moose Lake, MN

CASE STUDYNEW CONSTRUCTION CABIN PIERING AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT IN MOOSE LAKE, MN When a property owner contacted us at DBS for assistance with a new construction project, they needed a reliable and sturdy foundation solution. Understanding the unique load-bearing requirements of their new cabin build, we promptly scheduled a comprehensive site inspection to assess the […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation and Structural Stabilization in Moose Lake, MN

Unsealed dirt crawl space with sagging floor joists before encapsulation in Moose Lake Minnesota
CASE STUDYCRAWL SPACE ENCAPSULATION AND STRUCTURAL STABILIZATION IN MOOSE LAKE, MN When a homeowner in Moose Lake, MN, reached out to DBS, they were grappling with a set of compounding worries that had turned their crawl space into a total nightmare. The subfloor above was sagging heavily, making every footstep a reminder that something was […]

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Helical Piers Installation for Three-Season Room Stabilization in Holyoke, MN

Exterior view of a three-season room addition undergoing foundation stabilization in Holyoke Minnesota
CASE STUDYHELICAL PIERS INSTALLATION FOR THREE-SEASON ROOM STABILIZATION IN HOLYOKE, MN A homeowner in Holyoke, MN, realized their beautiful three-season room was in desperate need of professional structural stabilization. The project was vital not only to make the room more visually appealing and functional, but also to ensure it wouldn’t negatively affect the resale value […]

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Block Wall Foundation Support and Stabilization in Cloquet, MN

PowerBrace steel I beams installed to support and stabilize a cracked bowing concrete block foundation wall in Cloquet Minnesota
CASE STUDYBLOCK WALL FOUNDATION SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION IN CLOQUET, MN A homeowner from Cloquet, MN, reached out to DBS looking for a permanent engineering solution to correct cracked and bowing walls in their basement. The structural movement was threatening the stability of the concrete block foundation, requiring immediate professional intervention. A homeowner from Cloquet, MN […]

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Sagging Floor Repair and Structural Beam Stabilization in Moose Lake, MN

CASE STUDYSAGGING FLOOR REPAIR AND STRUCTURAL BEAM STABILIZATION IN MOOSE LAKE, MN A home in Moose Lake, MN, was suffering from noticeably sagging and unlevel floors across its main living space. The structural issue was traced directly to an unstable, twisting support beam located within the basement of the home, prompting the owner to contact […]

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100-Year-Old Home Settlement and Crawl Space Support in Barnum, MN

Unsealed crawl space entry with dirt floor before encapsulation and repair in a Barnum Minnesota home
CASE STUDY100-YEAR-OLD HOME SETTLEMENT AND CRAWL SPACE SUPPORT IN BARNUM, MN The owners of a historic 100-year-old home in Barnum, MN, reached out to DBS seeking a permanent fix for structural and environmental issues. They were experiencing constant indoor humidity, musty smells upstairs, and significant structural settlement that made opening and closing windows difficult. These […]

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Support for Bowing Stone Foundation Wall in Carlton, MN

Bowing stone foundation wall shifting inward before repair in a Carlton Minnesota home basement
CASE STUDYSUPPORT FOR BOWING STONE FOUNDATION WALL IN CARLTON, MN Homeowners in Carlton, MN, were dealing with structural movement in their traditional stone foundation. Over time, the heavy masonry walls had begun to shift inward, allowing external water to find its way into the basement and threatening the structural safety of the home. Homeowners in […]

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PowerBrace™ Basement Wall Support System in Kettle River, MN

Cracked and leaking basement wall in a 1950s home before repair in Kettle River Minnesota
CASE STUDYPOWERBRACE™ BASEMENT WALL SUPPORT SYSTEM INSTALLED IN KETTLE RIVER, MN The owners of a 1950s home in Kettle River, MN, began noticing troubling signs of structural failure in their basement. Cracking and water leaking along the north wall threatened the safety of the property, prompting them to seek a permanent, reliable stabilization solution. Owners […]

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Foundation and Crawl Space Repair in Cloquet, MN: Push Pier Stabilization

CASE STUDYFOUNDATION AND CRAWLSPACE REPAIR IN CLOQUET, MN A homeowner in Cloquet, MN reached out to DBS in hopes of fixing and leveling their home’s foundation to prime their house for a successful market sale. Our team executed an engineering-grade restoration, implementing our high-capacity steel Push Pier© system, sealing masonry fissures with NexusPro©, and completely […]

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