Before & After Photos

Owners of this home in Northeast Minneapolis, MN had cracks in their foundation. It appeared that individual foundation blocks were shifting, and this was causing concern for further damage.

DBS Design Specialist Jason Brummer visited the home and performed a thorough inspection, assessing the basement wall cracking. His action plan for the block walls in the basement was to install our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System, and to lift and level the sinking concrete on the home's exterior. 

DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and crew installed a PowerBrace™ I-beam in the trouble area. Our team anchored the beam to the basement concrete, as well as to the rim joist in the ceiling. This beam will be tightened overtime to restore the wall's original position.

The homeowners were happy with the work done and can now count on a safe and supported basement.

The basement wall of this home in Minneapolis, MN had cracked over time, and the homeowner noticed it has gotten worse. They reached out to DBS in hopes of finding a solution to the issue.

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 reassured them that we solve these issues all of the time with our PowerBrace™ System.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they installed 1 PowerBrace™ I-beam where the crack had occurred. Our PowerBrace™ System guarantees permanent stabilization of the wall and that no additional cracks will form. Each PowerBrace™ I-beam is backed with a 75-year transferrable warranty against movement, allowing our customers to have peace of mind.

The homeowner can relax comfortably now as they feel much safer about their foundation.

When a cabin owner in Pequot Lakes, MN, reached out to us, their family cabin's crawl space had only been partially repaired in the past and it was getting progressively worse. Eager to stabilize and level their cabin, they wanted to make it a reliable, year-round getaway. Our team quickly got to work, using the SmartJack system to address the underlying issues. As shown in the photo gallery, our precision and expertise transformed their crawl space into a strong, dependable foundation, ensuring they can enjoy their cabin for many years to come.

When a homeowner in Pequot Lakes, MN, reached out to DBS, they were facing ongoing issues with their crawl space, which had resisted previous fixes. Their goal was a stable foundation that could support a functional year-round space.

Our team recommended installing SmartJack® support systems to correct and stabilize the uneven crawl space. After a thorough inspection, our System Design Specialist provided a tailored plan, and the homeowners were eager for a solution.

We began by preparing the work area for the SmartJack® installation. These high-strength steel supports effectively addressed the foundation's unevenness. 

The transformation was remarkable. By installing the SmartJack® system, we restored the foundation's integrity, allowing the crawl space to be safely used year-round. The homeowners were thrilled, finally able to relax knowing their crawl space was secure and their home was resilient.

This project in Pequot Lakes exemplifies our commitment at DBS to ensure stability and safety for every foundation we serve, delivering lasting relief and confidence for our customers.

This homeowner contacted DBS after noticing settling and cracking in the rear of their garage and basement beneath it. With the garage floor made of concrete spanning over the basement, and the property located on the Mississippi River with limited access due to a retaining wall drop-off, the challenge lies in stabilizing and lifting the rear wall of the garage.

When our Design Specialist went out of the property, he recommended the installation of push piers the stabilize and lift the rear wall of the garage. Despite challenges in access and landscaping, our crew went out to the property and successfully installed 8 push piers that were 12-50' below the foundation. Once the project was complete, the homeowner was happy with the final outcome!