Before & After Photos

In Ashland, WI, a house faced severe foundation issues, as shown in the before photo. Instead of waiting for disaster, the homeowner wisely reached out to us for help. The transformative after photo showcases our PowerBrace™ system, serving as a protective barrier against future challenges. This strategic intervention not only provides convenience but also establishes a sturdy defense, ensuring a safer and more secure home both above and below ground. We remain committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience and effective solutions to pressing home challenges.

This homeowner was concerned about the stability of the basement walls. Upon seeing an ad on TV, the homeowner was once again reminded of the problems the house possessed and decided to do something about it. After reaching out to DBS and talking with the DBS office staff, an appointment was made to have System Design Specialist, Rich Johnsen go out to the home for a thorough inspection and a free no obligation estimate. During the inspection, Rich was able to identify the problem and aid the homeowners' needs. Rich explained to the homeowner that the best possible solution would be to install power braces, which would stabilize the foundation walls. Following a comfortable price agreement, Primary Foreman, Lucas Bonk, and his crew made a trip out to the home to complete the job. Once the installation was complete, the homeowner no longer has to be concerned about the stability of the foundation walls.

The homeowner of this Isabella, MN home discovered that their home had major foundational issues. Looking for a solution, the owner called DBS for help.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After completing a thorough inspection, Henrik recommended our Piering Services and provided a free quote for the homeowners.

Foreman Trevor Ingle took on the lead for the installation of this project. With the assistance of a crew, they installed the piering system using hydraulic pressure. The helical piers are driven underneath the perimeter of the house in order to help prevent the home from further sinking and settling.

After a successful installation, this home is permanently stabilized!

This homeowner called us because he had cold floors and was looking to insulate his crawlspace in Ely, MN. The homeowner had nothing separating his typical insulation from the cold ground air. We came in and repaired the crawlspace, separating the ground from the air inside the crawlspace and made the area healthy, dryer and more comfortable. This in turn has improved the comfort quality in the whole house.   

This basement in Ely Minnesota had become quite leaky and in need of a permanent solution. The cracks that had formed in the wall were allowing water to enter the basement and the homeowner knew it would not be adequate to paint on a waterproofing solution or just add gutters to their home. The installation crew at DBS applied a waterproof polyurethane matting called CleanSpace to the wall which was connected to a newly installed drain tile in the basement. This system allowed water passing through the wall to be collected into the drain tile and fed into a sump pump rather than allowing the leaks to collect as puddles of water in the basement. Not only does our CleanSpace matting help waterproof the basement, but this shiny white matting helps give a much more clean look to the basement walls which were previously dark and dirty.