Before & After Photos

The owner of this 100-year-old home in Minneapolis, MN noticed that their home was experiencing foundation issues. In hopes of finding a solution, they reached out to DBS.

A DBS Design Specialist went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowners. After a thorough inspection, they generated a quote for our SmartJack® System to be installed in the basement to provide permanent stabilization to the flooring above.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with help from a team. Together they installed 8 SmartJack® supports as well as the main steel beam to attach them to in the basement. 

Now that the home has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner will be able to relax at peace knowing that they are safe in their home.

This home in Minneapolis, MN suffered from both foundation and water issues. The homeowners reached out to DBS in hopes of finding a solution.

Design Specialist James Miller went to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowners and after a thorough inspection, recommended our waterproofing and SmartJack® Systems.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they installed the main steel beam and 4 SmartJack® supports to suspend the beam. They also installed our WaterGuard® french drain system with one of our sump pumps in order to keep water out of the basement.

Now that the basement has been properly waterproofed, the homeowners can relax without worrying about their health and safety.

These North Minneapolis, MN homeowners reached out to DBS when their basement walls began to crack and bow.

DBS Design Specialist Royce Bunn went to the property and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work.
Foreman Kevin Steffey and his production crew installed our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System to immediately stabilize the bowing walls. Over time the PowerBrace® System is tightened by our service team to restore the wall to level.

This basement is now permanently stabilized and safe for the family to enjoy.

The owner of this home in Minneapolis, MN noticed that one of the walls in their basement was bowing inwards. Looking for a solution, they reached out to DBS for foundation repair assistance.

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 generated a quote for our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they installed 5 PowerBrace™ i-beams along the basement walls. Each PowerBrace™ was bolted to the rim joists of the home with a steel bracket that can be tightened during dry periods in an attempt to straighten the wall back to its original position. The footings are secured to the basement concrete slab to ensure permanent stabilization.

Now that the foundation has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner can relax more comfortably without worrying about the integrity of their basement walls. 

Facing a settled garage on its east side, a Minneapolis homeowner entrusted us to halt further settling without altering its current height, mindful of neighboring structures like a soon-to-be-removed fence. A free, no-obligation inspection was set up with Design Specialist Jason Swanson and then production team, led by Foreman Jordan Salmi, got to work. As shown in the before photo, the challenge seemed daunting. Yet, through strategic installation of Helical Piers©, paired with meticulous void filling -- no lifting involved, as evident in the after picture -- we ensured stability.