Before & After Photos

A homeowner near Walker, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their cracked basement foundation walls. One of our Design Specialists provided the homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate for our Foundation Wall Repair after a thorough inspection of the foundation. One of our crews installed our wall bracing system to permanently stabilize the foundation walls and provide peace of mind to the homeowner!

A homeowner from Walker, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their cracked basement walls. One of our Design Specialists provided the homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate after a thorough inspection. One of our crews permanently stabilized the foundation walls, giving the homeowner peace of mind.

The owner of this home in Effie, MN noticed bowing walls in their basement and was concerned about them caving in. The homeowner had just recently purchased the property last year and a stud broke through the drywall a few months later. Looking for a solution, the homeowner reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they installed 21 GeoLock™ Wall Anchors to permanently stabilizer the walls in the basement. GeoLock™ anchors are installed by first excavating a small hole into the ground outside of the home-- the distance away from the foundation depends on the strength of the soil. Then holes are drilled into the walls from the interior to drill a steel rod out to the excavation site. A GeoLock™ wall anchor plate is installed over the rod in the trench and secured with a bolt, and the same is done on the basement wall side. The bolt is tightened in an effort to help straighten the wall and can be tightened again during dry seasons. 

Now that the wall has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner can relax comfortably in their new home without worrying that their basement walls are going to cave in.

A homeowner from Cass Lake, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their unsupported foundation. 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 crew installed our helical piers to permanently stabilize the foundation.

Before addressing this homeowner's crawl space issue in Park Rapids, MN, a leaking hot water heater had caused significant damage and flooding—problems that only worsened over time. As shown in the before photo, the signs of distress and disrepair were evident. To resolve this, we implemented the SmartJack® solution, a reliable method for stabilizing the space and preventing future issues. The after photo reveals the impressive transformation, showcasing not just a repair but a complete recovery. Our goal was to turn a problem area into a safe, stable foundation, delivering on our promise of exceptional customer experiences and lasting solutions.