Before & After Photos

While cleaning their home's basement, this Mountain Iron, MN homeowner discovered cracks in their basement walls. Wanting to address the situation, the homeowner trusted DBS to find the perfect solution for their home.

Design Specialist James Miller assisted this homeowner in a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, James recommended our PowerBrace® Support System and provided a quote for the homeowner.

Foreman Osia Williams led a team in the installation of this project. Together, the team installed 4 PowerBrace® i-beams. These steel beams are secured with brackets to the rim and floor joists. These beams prevent any further movement of the walls and can be adjusted in order to restore the wall back to its original position.

This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is safe, secure, and stable.

This home in Mountain Iron, MN was suffering from bowing foundation walls. Without addressing this issue, the owner was risking wall failure in their home. They reached out to DBS for help.

Design Specialist Jake Gilmer assisted the owner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Jake recommended our GeoLock™ Wall Anchoring System. 

Foreman Greg Owens led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together, the crew installed this anchor system to stabilize and reposition the wall. This system connected the inside of the home to the solid and stable soil outside of the home, leaving the wall stable and unmovable. 

Reach out to DBS today for help with your foundation issues!

Upon returning to his Saint Paul home, with intentions to settle down for good, the homeowner recognized the pressing need to address the sagging foundation depicted in the 'before' photo, especially with plans to refinish the basement. As evident in the 'after' photo, we've revamped this future forever home with our top-of-the-line technology. We've implemented WaterGuard® for unparalleled drainage, IceGuard® to combat harsh Minnesota freezes, and CleanSpace® to ensure a dry environment. By utilizing GeoLock™ Channel Anchor and PowerBrace™ systems, we've fortified his space, providing a solid and secure foundation. Now, he can anticipate a steadfast and revitalized home base, all thanks to our commitment to durability and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Our Certified Energy Specialists take precise measurements to ensure that your new energy efficient windows fit exactly in the place your old windows sat. There was no need to expand the opening to fit the windows in this International Falls MN home. 

This wall had cracked and had shown signs of worsening if not addressed immediately. In this situation, we recommended using our patented Power Braces to help the foundation wall maintain its position and eliminate the risk of adverse effects of further wall movement.