Before & After Photos

When you're starting fresh with a cabin, unexpected surprises - like finding a moving foundation - can shake things up more than you'd hoped. That was the scene when our new homeowner in Cook reached out about their settling retreat. Check out in the 'before' let's say the foundation needed a touch of TLC. With the Helical Pier and SmartJack systems joining the effort, we not only re-stabilized the foundation but also helped lift it and the neighborhood spirits. In the 'after,' everything is back in solid standing. It's a beautiful save, don't you think?

These homeowners in Cook, MN were hoping to finish their basement; however, they first had to fix the structural issues the home was facing. One of the foundational basement walls was experiencing a large horizontal crack with about 1 inch sheering, making the home unstable. In need of a permanent solution, they trusted DBS to help them fix this foundational issue. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted these homeowners with a free no-obligation estimate to help find the perfect solution for their homes. After careful inspection, it was decided that a GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System would be the best solution.

Foreman Tyler Nacey led the installation of this project with help from a crew. together, the team successfully installed 8 GeoLock™ systems. These support systems are made up of a steel rod that is connected outside in the ground to an Earth Anchor and inside to steel plates attached to the unstable wall. This system offers a permanent solution and can be adjusted in order to restore the wall as close to its original position as possible. 

These homeowners can now complete their basement project with their happy, healthy home. 

When a homeowner in Cook, MN, noticed his cherished cabin sinking, making future renovations like new siding a risky dream, he turned to us. As seen in the before photo, the uneven foundation posed a serious challenge. Thanks to our SmartJack® installation, visible in the after photo, we not only leveled the cabin with precision but ensured its stability for years to come. Our team proudly restored not just the structure's integrity but the homeowner’s dreams for a lasting family retreat.

Facing the challenge of three cracked and bowing basement walls, a homeowner in Cook, MN, turned to us for expertise. As showcased in the before photo, these issues threatened the structure's integrity. Leveraging our EverBrace®  and GeoLock™ Wall Anchor systems, visible in the after photo, we provided a durable and reliable solution. Through our approach, we restored not just the basement’s stability but peace of mind for the homeowner, exemplifying our commitment to delivering exceptional service and lasting results.

This dirt crawl space was causing the home to lose energy at an alarming rate, creating cold floors and an uncomfortable environment. When this area became humid it also led to musty smells in the home. The homeowner did not want his visitors to be met with these odors as they came in the door, so he took action to make a change. In order to solve these problems, our specialists assessed the situation and prescribed a solution to permanently fix the issues experienced. The solution in this situation was to use our Clean Space matting to encapsulate the crawl space. This was paired with our silver glow foam board insulation and spray foam insulation to properly air seal the crawl space and create a comfortably insulated home.