Before & After Photos

These homeowners from Mountain Iron, MN reached out to DBS for help stabilizing the lower level of their single-story home. This home was built in the 1950's and the foundation was cracked, bowing, and approaching failure when the customer called. 

DBS Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. Henrik measured the structural damage and created a custom plan to stabilize the cracked cinderblock foundation walls. PowerBrace™ wall support beams were recommended to permanently stabilize this foundation. No external excavation is required with this stabilization system and progress is benchmarked on an annual basis to correct sheering. 

DBS Foreman Osia Williams worked hard with his production crew to install 13 PowerBrace™ wall support beams. This home is now healthy, safe, and comfortable. This project was installed with a 75-year nationally backed warranty! 

The owner of this home in Mountain Iron, MN had issues with their basement foundation walls. There was a large degree of bowing and a horizontal crack split the wall in half. The owner reached out to DBS after being referred to us by a friend.

A Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist explained that as the basement walls settled over time, it caused cracks in the garage flooring above. The horizontal cracks occurred as the fill soil outside of the basement walls settled and applied pressure, bowing the walls inward. 

A Foreman led the installation of this project. With the help of a crew, they installed 12 PowerBrace™ I-beams to permanently stabilize the walls. The PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System is backed with a 75-year warranty against movement to ensure peace of mind.

Now that the foundation has been properly stabilized, the owner can relax comfortably knowing that their home is safe.

The owners of this home in Mountain Iron, MN was experiencing issues with a bowing wall in their basement. Their wall was tilting so badly that you could see the change of degree without using a level. Looking for a solution, the owners reached out to DBS. 

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate of the problem. After completing a thorough inspection, Henrik educated the owners on what was happening. Cracking and bowing occur in foundations when holes infill soil around the walls changes with moisture levels. As the soil moisture increases, it expands and pushes against the walls, and as it dries, it leaves voids for water to fill into the next time it rains. Henrik suggested installing the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System to solve their issue.

A Foreman led the installation for this project and with the help of a team, they installed 22 PowerBrace™ I-beams. The PowerBrace™ I-beams were secured to the rim joists in the basement with a steel bracket that allows for tightening during dry seasons in an attempt to straighten the wall. Once installed, the PowerBrace™ System guarantees that the wall will not experience any additional cracking or bowing, and it is backed with a 75-year warranty.

The home has been permanently stabilized with the help of DBS, and the homeowners can now relax safely and comfortably in their homes without worrying about their walls completely failing.

While cleaning their home's basement, this Mountain Iron, MN homeowner discovered cracks in their basement walls. Wanting to address the situation, the homeowner trusted DBS to find the perfect solution for their home.

Design Specialist James Miller assisted this homeowner in a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, James recommended our PowerBrace® Support System and provided a quote for the homeowner.

Foreman Osia Williams led a team in the installation of this project. Together, the team installed 4 PowerBrace® i-beams. These steel beams are secured with brackets to the rim and floor joists. These beams prevent any further movement of the walls and can be adjusted in order to restore the wall back to its original position.

This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is safe, secure, and stable.

This home in Mountain Iron, MN was suffering from bowing foundation walls. Without addressing this issue, the owner was risking wall failure in their home. They reached out to DBS for help.

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

Reach out to DBS today for help with your foundation issues!