Before & After Photos

The owner of this cabin in Tower, MN was experiencing problems with using the front door during winter. This is an issue that arises when different areas of a foundation sink and settle at different depths which is why the door was getting stuck. In hopes of finding a permanent solution so that they can use the cabin year-round, the owner called DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the cabin owner. After a thorough inspection, James informed the owner about the sinking and settling that was causing the issue and advised them that DBS's solution called helical piers would solve their problem. Helical piers are driven into the ground beneath a structure's foundation. Their purpose is to stabilize the foundation from further sinking and in some cases, can even level structures back to their original position.

Foreman Tyler Nacey led the installation of this project with his crew. Together they installed 4 helical piers underneath the cabin. The helical piers are backed with a 25-year warranty against movement so the owner can confidently install new doors without worry.

Now that the cabin has been permanently stabilized, the owner can relax comfortably and safely in their cabin year-round.

This home in Tower, MN was experiencing foundational issues. The owners intended on selling the home but needed to stabilize a wall in their basement that was leaning before doing so. Cracks also appeared over time in the wall which indicated foundation wall failure. Hoping for a solution that would allow them to sell their property, the owners called DBS.

Design Specialist Rich Johnsen went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. Upon completing a thorough investigation, Rich informed the homeowner that DBS's PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System solution would permanently stabilize their foundation wall. PowerBrace™ I-beams are made of zinc-plated steel so that they will not rust and are backed with a 75-year transferrable warranty against movement.

A DBS Foreman led a crew for the installation of this project and together they installed 8 PowerBrace™ I-beams in an attempt to stabilize the wall. In order to install the PowerBrace™ I-beams, the crew had to excavate soil on the outside of the home because the wall was leaning more than usual. Excavating soil on the outside relieved pressure away from the wall so that the PowerBrace™ System could attempt to move the wall back to its original position. Each PowerBrace™ I-beam is attached with a steel bracket that has the ability to be tightened during dry seasons in an attempt to straighten the wall over time.

The wall has been permanently stabilized after proper installation and the homeowner can now comfortably and confidently think about selling their home without worry that it will fail an inspection.

The owners of this home in Tower, MN were concerned about large stair-step cracks in their basement walls. This is their home that they are retired in and they want to feel safe and live comfortably knowing that their wall is not going to cave in on them. In hopes of finding a permanent solution, they called DBS.

A DBS Design Specialist went out to their property in order to do a free no-obligation estimate of their foundation failure. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist informed the homeowners that DBS has a set of solutions that would solve their foundation issues. The first half of the solution was to install DBS's GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System on the wall experiencing the largest degree of failure, and the other half of the solution was to install DBS's CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System on the other walls.

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of this project. With the help of a crew, they installed 6 GeoLock™ Wall Anchors and affixed 5 strips of CarbonArmor®. Both solutions will prevent the walls from additional movement.

The homeowners can now relax comfortably in their retirement home knowing that their foundation has been properly and permanently stabilized.

The owner of this home in Tower, MN was getting ready to sell their property when they discovered it had foundational issues. The original foundation for this home was composed of concrete block supports and over time they had settled into the ground as the soil moisture level changed. Looking for a solution, the owner contacted DBS.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. After completing a thorough inspection, Henrik informed the owner that DBS had a foundation solution called helical piers. Our helical piers are called HelixPro® and they are designed with a true helix shape in order to penetrate the soil. A

Foreman was sent out to the property to lead the installation of this project and with the help of a crew, they installed 10 helical piers. After the installation was properly completed, the home is guaranteed against the movement for 25-years with a transferrable warranty.

Now that the home has been permanently stabilized, the owner can have peace of mind knowing that they will be able to continue the process of selling their home in order to find another home that better suits their needs.

Previously, a home in Tower, MN struggled with uneven floors and a failing foundation, causing the homeowners concern about the stability and safety of their house. Our solution, the SmartJack® and Helicast™ Grouted Helical Pile System, provided a reliable, quick-to-install fix that not only stabilized the structure but also ensured its long-term strength. The photo illustrates how we turned anxiety into reassurance by addressing the issue from the ground up, effectively restoring balance to both the home and its relieved owners.