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Sinking Cabin Foundation in Grand Marais, MN Stabilized with SmartJack® System

The owner of this cabin in Grand Marais, MN reached out to DBS with help on the sinking foundation underneath their cabin.

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

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed the SmartJack® System underneath the cabin to replace the old failing and sunken concrete blocks. 

The homeowner can now relax with peace of mind knowing that the cabin has been permanently stabilized.

Foundation Repair System in Grand Marais, MN

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!

100-Year-Old Tofte, MN Cabin Foundation Supported by DBS

This recently purchased cabin in Tofte, MN was built in the 1920s and in need of structural repair. The owner was hoping to use this space as a vacation home and potential rental down the line. They wanted to make sure that the cabin had a healthy foundation and crawl space so they reached out to DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. 

DBS Design Specialist James Miller visited the cabin and gave a thorough inspection of the crawl space. He designed a plan with the homeowner to restore the cabin to a level position. DBS Foreman Nick Burley and his foundation repair crew had the task of installing a crawl space support system and lifting the cabin back to level. 

The DBS repair crew installed a supplemental beam steel beam to ensure the cabin is properly supported for years to come. Beneath the existing supports and new steel I-beam, we placed 7 SmartJacks. These telescoping support beams have steel footings and can be hand adjusted to support natural settling due to soil movement throughout the years. 


Basement Wall Repair near Mora, MN

A homeowner from Mora, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their basement foundation walls. One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free quote for our Geo-Lock™ Wall Anchor System. One of our crews installed our Geo-Lock™ system along the basement walls to provide permanent stability to the foundation. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind!

Block Wall Foundation Repair Experts near Mora, MN

A homeowner near Mora, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their cracked block wall foundation. One of our Design Specialists provided the homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate for our PowerBrace® System after a thorough inspection. One of our crews installed the system along the basement walls to permanently stabilize the foundation. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind from foundation issues.