Before & After Photos

This homeowner in Floodwood, MN wanted to address their home's instability issues. The owner wanted to save the structural integrity, so they reached out to DBS for help.

Design Specialist James Miller assisted the homeowners in a free, no-obligation estimate to find the best solution for the home. After a careful inspection, it was decided that helical piers would be the best option.

A DBS Design Specialist led the installation of this project with help from a team. Together, the team used hydraulic pressure to drive the screw-like pier into the ground until it reached stable soil. The pressure then pushes against this stable soil and lifts the structure to provide the needed support.

The homeowner can now relax knowing their new home is safe and stable. 

A homeowner in Barnum, MN reached out to DBS regarding our insulation service. certain areas of the home had cold air leaks and drafts, and the homeowner wanted to find a solution that would help save the home energy. After a thorough inspection, it was determined that one area in need of better insulation would be the crawl space of the home. To do this, our crew would install spray foam insulation along the crawl space ground and wood wall unit. This insulation will replace the original fiberglass insulation that was occupying the crawl space. The results turned out great, and the homeowner can now enjoy a more warm and energy-efficient environment.

The owner of this home in Barnum, MN reached out to DBS after becoming concerned about their tenant's safety as the basement walls were bowed and cracked.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner and after a thorough inspection recommended our PowerBrace® Wall Bracing System.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 8 PowerBrace® i-beams in the basement of the home. The PowerBrace® system comes with a 75-year warranty against the additional movement, ensuring that once installed, the wall will be permanently stabilized. Brackets at the top of each PowerBrace® can be tightened during dry seasons in an attempt to straighten the wall back to its original position as well.

Now that the home has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner can have peace of mind and not need to worry about the safety of their tenants.

The owners of this home in Barnum, MN noticed that their windows were hard to open, caused by their sinking crawl space foundation. They reached out to DBS in hopes of finding a solution

Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, Henry recommended our SmartJack® System to the homeowner.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed the main steel beam and 11 SmartJack® supports underneath in order to permanently stabilize the foundation. The crew also installed a layer of CleanSpace® water vapor barrier on the ground and applied spray foam to the vertical walls in order to provide some insulation to the space.

Now that the home has been stabilized and insulated, the homeowners can relax with peace of mind and their crawl space is maintenance-free.

Nestled against an Eleva, Wisconsin hill with an ATV trail, the homeowner of this south-facing home was troubled by a moving, cracked foundational wall. Years of searching for a solution only to be met with disappointment, until we stepped in! As you can see from the before photo, the structural integrity was compromised, but our GeoLock™ Wall Anchor system came to the rescue. Notice in the after photo how stabilized and secure the wall appears – a remarkable transformation, providing lasting peace of mind for the homeowner.