Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Mora, MN reached out to DBS, the "All Things Basementy" company, for help stabilizing a portion of their basement foundation. Deep cracks and shifting were visible in their block foundation wall. The basement was partially finished and before making any more modifications, they wanted to ensure the home was structurally stable.

DBS Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation repair. After inspecting the walls, Henrik created a custom plan to stabilize and prevent future damage. This consisted of 6 Supportworks PowerBrace™ wall support beams being installed along the failing basement wall. 

This home was repaired by our expertly trained basement repair crew. They anchored the PowerBrace™ steel I-beams to the concrete basement floor and attached them to the rim joists. Over time, this wall support system is tightened in an attempt to restore bowing walls to their original positions. PowerBrace™ wall support beams are installed with a 75-year nationally-backed warranty. 

This home is now permanently stable and safe from future structural damage. 

The owner of this home in Mora, MN reached out to DBS in hopes of finding a solution to their cracked basement walls.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, Henrik recommended our PowerBrace® System to the homeowner as a solution to their problem.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 9 PowerBrace® i-beams in the basement to permanently stabilize their foundation.

Now that the home has been properly supported, the homeowner will be able to enjoy time in their home without worrying about their basement walls caving in.

A homeowner from Bayport, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with concerns about their settling foundation. One of our Design Specialists, Jason Swanson, went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialists provided the homeowner with a free quote for our Helical Pier System. One of our crews led by Foreman, George Barry, installed the piers deep below the foundation in order to permanently stabilize the home. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind from foundation issues!

A hotel in Aitkin, MN was experiencing stability issues with its block foundation walls, and DBS went out to provide some support. Our foreman and his crew were able to install a considerable amount of PowerBrace™ units around the area of the wall to maximize the strength of the foundation. These braces can also help to straighten out bowing walls over time, should they need it. 

This Aitkin, MN cabin owner identified a low area in their crawlspace that was collecting water in the spring and after heavy rains. They noted temperature and humidity fluctuations as well and wanted the dirt floor crawl space sealed.

DBS Design Specialist and waterproofing expert Rich Johnsen visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. It was determined that both the crawl space would need to be totally encapuslated in order to keep moisture at bay and regular temperature and energy in the reast of the cabin.

A DBS foreman and crew installed CleanSpace® vapor barrier over drainage matting in the dirt crawl space. These two products work together to keep moisture and pests at bay. To further prevent moisture and the growth of mold, closed-cell spray foam was applied to fully seal and regulate temperature in the space. 

The space was topped off with an UltraSump™ sump pump that has a battery backup system, providing protection and peace of mind when you have a pump failure or power outage.

The homeowner was happy with the work done, resulting in a great improvement of this home's overall health.