Before & After Photos

Planning to live in his home for the next 10 years, this Detroit Lakes, MN homeowner wanted to take proactive steps to ensure his basement walls wouldn’t cave in and cause further damage. He was also concerned about water intrusion and long-term structural stability. Our team installed a full foundation and waterproofing solution, including PowerBrace™ wall support, Geo-Lock® Channel Anchors, and EverBrace™ wall reinforcement to permanently stabilize the foundation. To address moisture concerns, we added a WaterGuard® drainage system, CleanSpace® Wall System, Mold-X2™ treatment, IceGuard® for winter protection, and an UltraSump® battery backup system. Now, this homeowner can feel confident that his basement is dry, stable, and secure for the years ahead.

A homeowner in Paynesville, MN was experiencing issues with the crawl space of their home. The area was comprised of wood posts and cinder blocks to help support it, and over time, it began to settle and caused the floor above to sag. The owner was curious as to what DBS could offer for a solution, so we had a Design Specialist visit and give a free, no-obligation estimate for the crawl space repair. Our crew was able to install the SmartJack® System to help stabilize the sagging floor, and even work to push it back to the original positioning. The results of the project can be viewed here. 

Owners of this 1950's cabin in Paynesville, MN were experiencing issues with the foundation and crawl space. There was some considerable cracking in the foundation that was causing the structure to settle. After seeing our website, they decided to contact us in search of a permanent solution to the problem. 

A Dr. Energy Saver Design Specialist provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation work and also provided a proposal for crawl space encapsulation. The cabin owners decided to go forward with both projects. The crawl space first had drainage matting laid on the dirt floors of the space. From there, DBS Foreman Zach Royer and his production team installed CleanSpace® vapor barrier to protect the space from moisture. Spray Foam insulation was also added to completely seal the space from outside air and moisture. 

This crawl space is now completely sealed, regulating temperature, and moisture levels for the entire home. 

This cabin owner in Litchfield, MN reached out to DBS after noticing that their cabin was settling on one side. They were concerned about their cabin collapsing towards the lake and wanted to fix this issue before it got worse. Our Design Specialist, Jason Swanson, made the trip out to the property and provided the cabin owner with a free, no-obligation estimate to find the best solution for this problem. After the inspection, Jason suggested installing 8 of our SmartJacks® along with 2 beams in order to stabilize the cabin. 

Foreman Jordan Salmi lead the installation of this project with the help of a team. Once the SmartJack® solution and beams were installed and the cabin owner was able to review the work, they were happy with the results our DBS team provided them in making their cabin a healthy, safe and comfortable place to stay!

A homeowner in Howard Lake, MN reached out to DBS regarding a wall issue they were experiencing in their garage. The wall was old and beginning to bow quite a bit in one corner. DBS sent out a crew to install the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System for the garage to help stabilize it, as shown in the photos.