Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Duluth, MN had a dirt crawl space that was prone to wetness. Concerned about how this was affecting the humidity and temperature in the rest of their home, they reached out to us about our Dr. Energy Saver services. 

A Design Specialist trained in energy-saving solutions, visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. It was recommended that a CleanSpace® vapor barrier be laid over drainage matting. These two products work together to direct water away from the crawl space, preventing moisture and the growth of mold. Additionally, a SuperSump® Premier Pump System was included in the plan to direct all water up and out of the crawl space.

Closed-cell spray foam was suggested to fully seal and regulate temperature in the space. 

The DBS Foreman and production crew installed these products resulting in a great improvement of this home's overall health. 

Owners of this cabin started to notice some dramatic shifting in the home's foundation. Living in northern Minnesota, they noticed there foundation shifting from swelling in the winter and thawing in the springtime. This was causing issues in the rest of the home, creating some windows and doors to become unlevel, and difficult to open. The homeowners learned about DBS via a referreral and reached out in search of a permanent solution.

One of our DBS foundation repair Design Specialists visited the cabin to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. It was determined that a lift procedure was needed to address foundation settlement. A DBS foreman and production crew replaced existing support beams and then used 12 Push Piers to lift and support the cabin structure. These piers are driven through the soil, down to the strata layer of rock, providing solid support to the home.

The homeowners were happy with the work done and can now enjoy a safe and support cabin for years to come! 

Homeowners of this Duluth, MN home noticed issues with their basement walls upon moving in. They were seeing continuous movement, worsening lately and were concerned that the walls would cave in.  In search of a permanent solution, they reached out to us to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate. 

DBS Sales Manager Royce Bunn was the Design Specialist for the project and visited the home to provide a thorough inspection and estimate for the foundation support. It was determined that significant support was needed and our PowerBrace™ Wall Support system combined with a GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System was the best option. DBS Production Manager Kevin Steffey was the Foreman for this project. He and his crew installed 5 PowerBrace™ steel I-beams total and 6 GeoLock™ Wall Anchors. 

Because the walls were bowing significantly, our crews needed to excavate soil on the outside of the home to restore the walls to their original position. The crew applied SentrySeal® and TerraBlock™ to give extra insulation and provide a waterproofing layer on the exterior wall.

The installation was successful and provided a solid solution to the leaking water and foundation cracks!

Homeowners of this Superior, WI home had significant cracking in their basement foundation walls. In search of peace of mind and a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS via a referral.

DBS Sales Manager Royce Bunn was the Design Specialist for the project and visited the home to provide a thorough inspection and free estimate for the foundation support. It was determined that both foundation and waterproofing support were needed to permanently support the basement and stop water from finding its way in. DBS Production Manager Kevin Steffey was the Foreman for this project. He and his crew installed our PowerBrace™ Wall Support system, using 10 steel I-beams.

Because the walls were bowing significantly, our crews needed to excavate soil on the outside of the home to restore the walls to their original position. The crew applied SentrySeal® and TerraBlock™ to give extra insulation and provide a waterproofing layer on the exterior wall. Finally, a new SuperSump® Premier Pump System was installed and connected to a new discharge line, guiding water away the home's foundation.

The installation was successful and provided a solid solution to the leaking water and foundation cracks!

This Solon Springs, WI homeowner reached out to DBS for curbing the cost of their heating bills. They mentioned specifically outer walls and doors as especially drafty.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. Energy loss was measured across the trouble areas and the solution Henrik determined was closed cell spray foam along the home's entrance. A DBS foreman and their production crew installed the spray foam and the homeowner plans to cover the areas in paneling.

This home is now healthy, comfortable, and more energy-efficient!