Before & After Photos

The attic of this home had only eight inches of insulation installed which was inadequate to maintain the heat that was created inside the home. On top of this, the attic hatch was not properly insulated and was allowing conditioned air from inside the home to enter the attic and escape the home. Our specialist informed this homeowner of the benefits of blow-in insulation at specific depths. The homeowner decided on the depth of blow-in insulation that they were comfortable with and our production crew set out to make their dream a reality. From the photos it looks like this area of the attic was filled with an average of around 20 inches of insulation. This insulation provides a much better barrier between the cold attic and the living space below. With the addition of rigid foam board insulation installed over the hatch this attic is much more insulated and air sealed from the home below. 

A homeowner in Esko, MN had installed ducts in their attic to help save energy. However, they were experiencing air leaks frequently, and reached out to DBS for a better solution. It was determined that our crew would go to the home and install spray foam insulation for the attic. Spray foam is an ideal choice of insulation for creating a more energy-efficient home environment. With the help of DBS, this homeowner will now be able to cut down on energy costs for their property from here on out. 

This homeowner in Esko, MN reached out to DBS for help with wall stabilization. The block foundation in the basement was experiencing horizontal and stair-step cracks, causing instability to the structure. The homeowner wanted to reinforce the stability and straighten the wall. 

Design Specialist Jacob Nustad assisted this homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate to help find the best solution for the home. After careful inspection, Jacob recommended the homeowner install a GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System, as well as, a PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System.

Foreman Tyler Nacey led the installation of this project, along with a team. The team worked together to install 5 GeoLock™ Wall Anchors and 2 PowerBrace™ I-beams. The GeoLock™ systems connect steel plates inside the home to earth anchors outside of the home. By adjusting the connection, the wall can be moved and repositioned back into place. The PowerBrace™ beams are connected to the rim joists and also allow for stabilization. These beams are adjusted overtime to keep the wall from settling any further and to move the walls back to their original positions. 

Having both of these systems supporting the home, this homeowner will have nothing to worry about when it comes to stabilization. 

The owner of this home in Esko, MN noticed that the support beams on the front porch of their home were sinking into the ground. Looking for a solution, they reached out to DBS.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist recommended our helical pier system.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed a helical pier underneath the deck to provide permanent stabilization to the structure.

Now that the structural issues have been resolved, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind.

These homeowners in Esko, MN were planning on selling their homes. However, first, they needed to address the instability issues the home was facing. 

A DBS Design Specialist visited the home and conducted a free, no-obligation estimate for the owners. After a careful inspection, a quote was provided for our SmartJack® Support System.

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project with help from a partner. Together, the duo installed multiple jack systems to evenly distribute the weight of the structure. After the jacks are installed completely and are stable, they can be adjusted in order to raise the floor above back to its original position.

These homeowners can now move forward with the sale of their homes.