Before & After Photos

This homeowner in Proctor, MN wanted to address the sinking and sagging floors in their home. They were worried the floor might collapse, so they reached out to DBS for a professional, permanent solution. 

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted the homeowner in a free, no-obligation estimate in order to find the best solution for the home's needs. After a careful inspection, Henrik recommended our SmartJack® Support System.

Foreman Fred Bozvay led the installation of this project with help from a team. Together, the team used these jack systems to evenly support and distribute the weight of the structure. Once stabilized, the jacks can be adjusted to lift the floor above back to a level, even position.

This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is stable and supported. 

This Crawl Space was cold and Damp and had mold starting to grow in the bottom of the sub-floor and the floor joists. We insulated and encapsulated the entire crawlspace. What a difference it made!

If you have cracks in your foundation, its a problem that should be fixed. This before picture is showing a block foundation with cracks creating a stair-stepping crack. (As you can see the homeowner tried fixing it temporary with duct tape) We have a permanent solution for this! Duct tape can't quite fix EVERYTHING! The longer you wait to fix it, the bigger the job will be. This after picture is a great shot at what we do, by installing an earth anchor. Which stabilizes the wall and fixes it of cracking again. If you are experiencing any cracking issues with your basement or foundation call us today. We can set you up an appointment with one of our specialist, for a FREE written estimate to find a solution for your foundation. 

This section of the foundation wall had cracks so extreme that the homeowner had to use expanding foam in an attempt to seal the home away from the wind, cold, and water outside of the home. The homeowner knew this solution was a temporary fix and provided zero structural integrity for the wall. Fortunately, they found out about the work DBS Residential Solutions does to permanently secure foundations. After a full evaluation of the situation the homeowner signed up for a blend of foundation repair solutions that were used across the home depending on the needs in certain areas. In the section pictured we used Helical Tie Backs and Carbon Armor Wall Anchors to permanently stabilize this foundation wall. With this in combination with patching the previous cracks we have created a stabilized wall that seals the home away from the outside environment. 

This Duluth, MN homeowner noticed water seeping into their basement through the foundation on the floor. They called DBS to come out and give them a free, no-obligation estimate to fix the problem. System Design Specialist, Royce Bunn, was able to diagnose the problem and give solutions to fix it. Part of the solution was to install PowerBraces to help strengthen and straighten one of the foundation walls. The installation of PowerBraces along with the use of the WaterGuard and TripleSafe sump systems would be sure to keep this customers basement dry.