Before & After Photos

This home in Grand Marais, MN was suffering from unstable wall support. The wood in the basement was shifting and needed a solution, so the homeowners reached out to DBS for help.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted the owner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Henrik 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. 

This homeowner can now finish their basement without worrying about the stability of their home!

In Grand Marais, MN, this homeowner faced challenges with an unstable deck and water intrusion through the roof. As you can see in the before photo, these issues jeopardized their plans to sell, prompting them to seek our help. We installed a Helical Pier System, effectively stabilizing the foundation and mitigating further settlement. In the after photo, notice the restored stability and renewed peace of mind, ensuring the home’s safety and value for many years to come.

This homeowner in Hovland, MN was concerned about the energy efficiency in her home and the air quality. After a quick call to DBS, an appointment was set to have a specialist come out to the home for a free, no-obligation estimate. At the inspection, the specialist was able to explain to the homeowner the best possible solution. The crawl space beneath the home was giving off slight odors and growing some mold. To combat this problem, encapsulating the space would be the best option. This CleanSpace® solution would also make the home more energy efficient and create a barrier between the ground and the house. The homeowner chose to go forward with this work and once it was completed, she no longer had to worry about mold and odor coming from the crawlspace.

This cabin in Hovland, MN had issues with sinking and settling. The owners had purchased this cabin with hopes of finishing the inside. Looking for a permanent solution to their uneven flooring, they called DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate for foundation repair. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo has diagnosed structural issues in hundreds of homes and cabins in Minnesota and Wisconsin. After giving a thorough inspection, he suggested our helical piering system for the perimeter of the cabin as a solution to foundation failure.

Foreman Trevor Ingle and his crew led this project, and together they drove 12 helical piers beneath the cabin. This solution allowed the perimeter of the cabin to level and also stabilized the structure to prevent further sinking into the ground. 

This cabin is now permanently stabilized and the owners will be able to complete the interior of their new retreat. 

Customer is worried about mold in a closet that continues to get wet.  Our team waterproofed the closet and installed waterproofing around the corner with a sump pump. We were pumped to help this customer with WOW Service!