Before & After Photos

The owners of this cabin in Deer River, MN had recently purchased the property. They intended on doing major work on the structure before spending time there with kids and grandchildren as they were worried about the safety of the cabin. Looking for a solution, the owners reached out to DBS. 

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. Henrik advised the owners that the cabin was experiencing severe foundation issues along with energy efficiency issues. He quoted them for both foundation repair work and crawl space encapsulation and the owners hired DBS to do both sets of work.

Foreman Nick Woods II led the installation for the projects. With the help of a crew, they installed several SmartJack® supports, helical piers, and PowerBrace™  support systems to permanently stabilize the foundation of the cabin. Then, the crew moved on to the crawl space encapsulation portion of the project. They covered the ground with CleanSpace®,  a thick, white poly vapor barrier material to waterproof the crawl space. After installing the CleanSpace® material, the crew air-sealed the space with closed-cell polyurethane spray foam.

Now that the cabin has been permanently stabilized and the crawl space has been encapsulated, the owners will be able to go about remodeling so that they are able to spend time with their families in their new retreat.

A homeowner near Sartell, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their wet crawl space. One of our Design Specialists ran a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner after a thorough inspection of the crawl space. One of our crews installed our french drain system, a new sump pump, and CleanSpace® water vapor barrier to thoroughly waterproof the space. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind in a healthy, safe, and comfortable home!

When their water heater leaked it caused damage and flooding in their crawlspace so they reached out to us so we could repair it. As you can see, we installed SmartJacks, providing sturdy support, and wrapped it up with insulation for that snug and secure finish. See how we went about turning a compromised crawl space into a sturdy, insulated haven, adhering to our mission for remarkable experiences and long-lasting solutions.

Faced with a daunting task in Mound, MN, a homeowner was eager to settle into their new home before winter but concerned about an unstable floor threatening their plans. Enter the remarkable resilience of our PowerBrace™ system, paired with the added support of SmartJack® – a tailored, precision-engineered solution crafted by our expert team at DBS.

As you can see in the before photo, the flooring initially sagged under uncertainty. Fast forward to the post-installation photo, and notice how PowerBrace™ revitalized the foundation, while SmartJack® provided additional support to ensure optimal stability. Together, these systems transformed fear into a firm, stable floor, ready to support countless winters ahead.

With our commitment to reliable solutions and a customer experience like no other, the homeowner can now look forward to a warm, secure winter in their new home.

A homeowner near Sauk Rapids, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their drafty home. One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free quote for our Spray Foam Insulation Service. One of our crews installed the insulation along the walls of the crawl space to thoroughly air-seal and insulate the space. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind in a healthy, safe, and comfortable home!