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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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Crawlspace Piering and Sagging Floor Repair in McGregor, MN

CASE STUDYCRAWLSPACE PIERING AND SAGGING FLOOR REPAIR IN MCGREGOR, MN When a family bought a cabin in McGregor, MN, with dreams of a year-round retreat and future renovations, they encountered an immediate problem with the crawlspace. They wanted to insulate the cabin for winter and ensure the water system could run all year, but the […]

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Addressing Structural Settlement with Push Piers in Rush City, MN

CASE STUDYADDRESSING STRUCTURAL SETTLEMENT WITH PUSH PIERS IN RUSH CITY, MN A homeowner in Rush City, MN, became deeply concerned about the long-term stability of his property after noticing structural cracks propagating through his home. He contacted the experts at DBS and scheduled an appointment to have a specialist perform a thorough diagnostic inspection. A […]

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Stabilizing a Leaning Cabin Foundation with Helical Piers in Hackensack, MN

CASE STUDYSTABILIZING A LEANING CABIN FOUNDATION WITH HELICAL PIERS IN HACKENSACK, MN A cabin owner from Hackensack, MN, reached out to DBS after noticing alarming signs of progressive foundation failure beneath their property. The cabin’s kitchen floor was sagging heavily, and the original supporting concrete block piers under the structure were actively cracking and crumbling […]

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Unstable Basement Wall Repair and Bracing in Cass Lake, MN

CASE STUDYUNSTABLE BASEMENT WALL REPAIR AND BRACING IN CASS LAKE, MN DBS received an urgent call from a concerned client in Cass Lake, MN, reporting that her home’s basement walls had become visibly unstable. She was looking to make sure that her foundation walls were properly reinforced and that her entire home remained structurally supported. […]

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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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Sinking Deck Foundation Repair and Piering Stabilization in Oak Grove, MN

CASE STUDYSINKING DECK FOUNDATION REPAIR AND PIERING STABILIZATION IN OAK GROVE, MN The owners of a beautiful home in Oak Grove, MN, wanted to find a permanent, professional solution for their sinking outdoor deck. They noticed the large wooden structure was settling unevenly and were deeply worried that the progressive movement would eventually cause severe […]

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Unstable Boathouse Foundation Repair and Stabilization in McGregor, MN

CASE STUDYUNSTABLE BOATHOUSE FOUNDATION REPAIR AND STABILIZATION IN MCGREGOR, MN The owner of a lakeside cabin property located in McGregor, MN, became increasingly concerned about the structural condition of their shoreline boathouse. The structural walls had become highly unstable as the heavy masonry blocks forming the foundation began to shift and separate over time. The […]

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Unstable Cabin Foundation Stabilization in McGregor, MN

CASE STUDYUNSTABLE CABIN FOUNDATION STABILIZATION IN MCGREGOR, MN A cabin owner in McGregor, MN, became deeply concerned about the shifting and unstable foundation beneath his seasonal property. Recognizing that structural movement could jeopardize the entire building, the homeowner decided to take action and look for a permanent solution. This cabin owner was concerned about the […]

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Leveling a Shifting Hunting Shack Foundation in Palisade, MN

Heavy duty steel I beam installed on top of deep helical piers to support a cabin foundation in Palisade Minnesota
CASE STUDYLEVELING 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 […]

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