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Ashland, WI Porch Roof Stabilized with Help from DBS
Homeowner in Ashland, WI noticed the roof above their porch starting to slope and the support beam was no longer straight. Concerned about their porch roof, they contacted DBS to find a permanent solution.
DBS Design Specialist, Zach Guilliams, visited the home and provided a free, no obligation estimate for a permanent solution. Zach suggested removing the current support beam and installing a SmartJack® in place to ensure permanent stabilization of the roof.
Our Foreman, Trevor Ingle, and crew then removed the old beam and a 2"x2" section of concrete, installed the new SmartJack® beam in place of the old beam, and filled and leveled new concrete around the beam.
The homeowner can now enjoy their porch with peace of mind knowing the roof is permanently stabilized.
Basement in Ashland, WI Waterproofed and Stabilized with help from DBS
The homeowner had recently moved into the home and had noticed the basement is damp and there are cracks in the walls. Wanting to be able to use the basement for storage, the homeowner reached out to DBS for help.
Our Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo, visited the home and provided the homeowner with a free, no obligation estimate for a permanent solution. Henrik suggested the installation of our WaterGuard® system and TripleSafe™ Sump Pump to help keep the basement dry. To permanently support the cracking walls of the basement, Henrik recommends our PowerBrace® system.
DBS Foreman and crew then installed all three products in the home to keep the basement permanently dry and stabilized. The homeowner can now feel safe and comfortable in their home!
Foundation Wall Supported in Ashland, WI with Help from DBS
A homeowner in Ashland, WI was noticing cracking in the walls of their home and wanted to resolve the issue. Not wanting any more band-aid fixes, they reached out to DBS for a permanent solution.
DBS Design Specialist, Zach Guilliams, visited the home and provided the homeowner with a free, no-obligation estimate. Zach then suggested the installation of our PowerBrace™ system along the walls of the basement, to permanently stabilize the foundation of the home.
DBS foreman, Tyler Nacey, and crew then installed the PowerBraces™ along the walls and permanently stabilized the cracking foundation walls. The homeowner can now have a piece of mind knowing their home is permanently stabilized.
Sinking Foundation Lifted with Help from DBS
A homeowner in Ashland, WI was having issues with his back door closing and noticed the backside of his foundation was shifting. Wanting to permanently fix the issue he contacted DBS.
DBS Design Specialist then visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate. They suggested the installation of our SmartJack® system with beams in the house in the crawl space to lift and stabilize the foundation.
DBS Foreman, Tyler Nacey, and crew then installed the SmartJacks® and beams under the home in the crawl space. The homeowner cannot have a peace of mind knowing the foundation of his home is permanently stabilized.
Leaning Porch and Addition Stabilized with Helical Piers in Hutchinson, MN
During a landscaping project in Hutchinson, MN, a contractor noticed that the support beams beneath this home’s porch and addition were leaning toward the pool—a sign of foundation compromise. Concerned about the long-term stability of the structure, the homeowners were referred to DBS for a permanent solution. The before photo shows the visible shifting that raised alarms. To restore safety and stability, our team installed a Helical Pier system beneath the foundation, anchoring it to stable soil and preventing further movement. The after photo reveals a secure and stabilized structure, giving the homeowners peace of mind and protecting their investment for years to come.
