Before & After Photos

Faced with chilly drafts and a troubling wall crack, a homeowner in Superior, WI knew their basement required serious attention. As shown in the before photo, the issue was more than just cosmetic—it was a significant breach in their home’s defenses. Enter DBS with our reliable solution: the PowerBrace™ system. This robust system not only reinforced their foundation against further damage but also enhanced comfort by waterproofing and encapsulating the crawlspace. The result? No more cold drafts or concerns—just a secure, warm basement ready to handle whatever comes its way.

The owners of this home in Superior, WI noticed that their kitchen addition was drooping into the ground. They intended on selling their home within the next year and a half so they reached out to DBS in hopes of finding a solution.

Design Specialist James Miller visited the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. After a thorough inspection, James informed the owners about our helical pier system. 

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation on the project with help from a crew. Together they drilled 4 helical piers into the soil beneath the addition to permanently stabilize its foundation. Piers are installed underneath a foundation to provide substantial support to a structure by pushing against bedrock deep below the surface.

Now that the kitchen has been permanently stabilized, the homeowners can think confidently about selling their home in the near future. 

The owners of this home in Superior, WI had previously had work done to stabilize their foundation with a different company but the work that was done failed and the foundation was sinking again. Looking to be done with the issue once and for all, the homeowners reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller visited the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owners. James completed a thorough inspection and informed the homeowners of a DBS foundation system that would solve their issue. 

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 3 GeoLock™ Wall Anchors and 4 PowerBrace™ I-beams. Both systems will help straighten the walls over time by tightening the bolt on the GeoLock™ plate and bracket near the rim joist on the PowerBrace™ I-beams.

Now that the home has been permanently stabilized, the homeowners will not need to worry about finding additional solutions and can relax comfortably in their safe home.

The homeowner observed significant cracking in the floors and walls at the front of the house, caused by foundation settlement. This often indicates that the house is shifting out of its original alignment, making doors and windows difficult to open. During the inspection, the team noticed a visible gap before the lifting process began. By installing push piers, we were able to lift the home back to its proper level, ensuring it aligns with the rest of the house. The foundation is now permanently stabilized.

These homeowners in Superior, WI were informed that their crawlspace was in need of assistance if it were to pass inspection. The support beam by the entryway was failing, causing the home to become unstable and unhealthy. Needing a permanent solution, these homeowners trusted DBS to help them with this project. 

Design Specialist Rich Johnsen assisted these homeowners in a free no-obligation estimate in order to find the perfect solution for their home. After careful inspection, Rich informed the homeowners that a SmartJack® Support System would be the best solution for their home. 

Foreman Tyler Nacey, along with a team, led the installation of this project. Together, the team installed 2 SmartJack® Systems to replace the failing support. This support system uses steel brackets, footing, and tubes. This evenly distributes the weight of the structure, therefore, stabilizing and repositioning the home as needed. 

These homeowners can now relax without worrying about a failing support system under their feet, but instead with the piece of mind that their home is safe and healthy.