Before & After Photos

A homeowner from Soudan, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their sinking cabin foundation. 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 Cabin Pier System. One of our crews removed the old foundation supports and replaced each of them with out helical piers to permanently stabilize the cabin's foundation. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind from foundation issues!

This cabin in Tower, MN had issues with sinking and settling. Its block foundation walls were shifting and one side was leaning towards the lake. Looking for a permanent solution, they called DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate for foundation repair. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo has diagnosed structural issues in hundreds of homes and cabins in Minnesota and Wisconsin. After giving this cabin a thorough inspection, he suggested our helical piering system. Because the west wall was migrating outward toward the lake, he included helical tiebacks to ensure that the helical piers installed would not push outward as the foundation has moved in the past.

Installer Dakota King led this project, installing supplemental steel beams beneath the cabin first. This will provide more horizontal support to the structure. From there, Dakota and his team drove 8 helical piers into the ground to stabilize and support the weight of the cabin. 

This cabin is now permanently stabilized and will remain a family retreat for years to come. 

This cabin in Tower, MN had issues with sinking and settling. The cement piers were leaning and caused an uneven floor. Looking for a permanent solution, they called DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate for foundation repair. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo has diagnosed structural issues in hundreds of homes and cabins in Minnesota and Wisconsin. After giving this cabin a thorough inspection, he suggested our helical piering system. Because the cabin foundation was migrating toward the lake, he included helical tiebacks to ensure that the helical piers installed would not push outward as the foundation has moved in the past.

Foreman Jose Valenzuela and his crew led this project, installing supplemental steel beams beneath the cabin first. This will provide more horizontal support to the structure. From there, Jose and his team drove 12 helical piers into the ground to stabilize and support the weight of the cabin. 

Foreman Trevor Ingle revisited the cabin to install helical tieback to each pier, preventing any shifting of the piers towards the lake.

This cabin is now permanently stabilized and will remain a family retreat for years to come. 

The owner of this home in Tower, MN was having issues with cracked and bowing walls. Apparently, the cracks were so bad that water had begun seeping through and onto the floors. Hoping to solve the cracking in their foundation walls, the owner reached out to DBS for a permanent solution.

Design Specialist Rich Johnsen went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate of the issue. After completing a thorough inspection, he advised the owner of DBS's solution that would prevent further cracking or bowing called PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System.

Production Manager Kevin Steffey led the installation of this project. With the help of a crew, they installed 9 PowerBrace™ I-beams to stabilize the walls. Upon installation, the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System ensures that walls will not experience any further cracking or bowing.

The owner of this home has peace of mind knowing that their foundation walls have been permanently stabilized, preventing even more water from leaking into the basement and promoting an unhealthy environment.

The homeowner of this property was excited to remodel their cabin in Tower, MN. Upon inspecting the house before major remodel, they discovered that their home had major foundational issues. Looking for a solution, the owner called DBS.

Design Specialist Rich Johnsen went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After completing a thorough inspection, he informed the owners that their foundation had sunk into the soil over the years and that is what caused sagging floors. Rich advised them that DBS has a solution that can permanently stabilize their cabin as well as prevent it from additional sinking and settling.

Foreman Trevor Ingle took on the lead for the installation of this project. With the assistance of a crew, they installed 24 SmartJack® supports along with 20 helical piers in order to provide enough support to the cabin. The SmartJack® supports were installed underneath the house in order to level the flooring, and the helical piers were driven underneath the perimeter of the house in order to help prevent the home from further sinking and settling.

After a successful installation, the cabin is guaranteed permanently stabilized, and the homeowner can relax comfortably knowing that their future investments will be protected once they decide to remodel.