Before & After Photos

This homeowner in Saint Paul, MN wanted to ensure that their home would remain stable and would keep the best possible value in order to sell. They reached out to DBS to help them with their stability issues in the basement. 

A DBS Design Specialist assisted the homeowner with a free, no-obligation estimate to find the best solution. After a careful inspection, they provided a quote for our SmartJack® System.

A Foreman led the installation of this project. Multiple jacks were installed to ensure stability and to evenly distribute the weight of the structure. These steels jacks are secured tightly to the floor footing and the joist on the ceiling. They are then able to be adjusted in order to lift the floor above back to a level position. 

This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is secure thanks to the new SmartJack® system. 

This project in Saint Paul, MN needed a professional and permanent solution in order to stabilize the structure. 

A DBS Design Specialist visited the location and conducted a free, no-obligation estimate to find the best solution. After a careful inspection, a quote was provided and our push pier system was recommended.

George Barry led the installation of this project with help from a team. Together, the team excavated the area around the base of the home and installed the push piers. These piers are driven down to native, stable soil using hydraulic pressure. Once this stable area is reached, the pressure travels upwards and pushes the foundation up to the level it and restore it back to the original position. 

This project is now complete and the structure is safe and secure.

This home in Saint Paul, MN needed to address the foundational support issues before it could be sold. The homeowner wanted an effective, efficient, and reliable solution for the new homeowners; therefore, they reached out to DBS for help. 

A DBS Design Specialist assisted the owner by conducting a free, no-obligation estimate. Afterward, they provided a quote for our PowerBrace® stabilization system.

A Foreman from DBS led the installation of this project with help from a team. Together, they installed multiple steel i-beams that will secure the foundation wall. These beams are secured to the ceiling and floor joists using metal brackets. Over time, the beams can be adjusted in order to restore the wall back to its original position. 

This homeowner can now sell their home knowing it is safe and secure for the new homeowners.

A homeowner from Maplewood, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with the sinking foundation on their deck. One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free quote for our Helical Deck Pier System. One of our crews installed the piers underneath each support of the deck to permanently stabilize it. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind!

The four-season porch on this townhome in Maplewood, MN was sinking into the soil. The soil in this area is composed of clay and during wet seasons the posts sank into the ground. DBS got the bid on this project to come up with a solution.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo generated a quote for our helical piers after conducting a free no-obligation estimate.

 A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 3 helical piers under the supports of the porch in order to permanently stabilize the structure. Each pier is backed with a 25-year transferrable warranty so the homeowner can have peace of mind.

Now that the porch has been stabilized, the homeowner will be able to enjoy their sunroom with ease.