Before & After Photos

This Hayward, WI cabin owners was in need of a permanent solution for their cabin foundation. As seen in the before photo, the foundation was cracking and shifting, in threat of collapsing in certain areas. 

After hearing about us from their neighbor, they called DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate with our Design Specialist Rich Johnsen. He diagnosed the foundation issues beneath the cabin and designed a custom solution for the homeowners using two different wal support systems.

Foreman Nick Burley and his crew installed 4 GeoLock™ Wall Plates and Earth Anchors to the failing foundation wall. This system uses the heavy-duty anchors in and connects them to plates on the wall interior wall. Connected with long, galvanized rods, these anchors are tightened to straighten the wall over time and provide maximum support. The team also installed a PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System. This is meant to support walls from further movement and can be tightened over time, in order to restore the walls to their original position. The PowerBrace™ beams are zinc-plated and backed with a 75-year warranty against movement.

The customer was happy with the work done and now had a permanent solution they can count on for years to come.

In Hayward, WI, a homeowner faced a daunting concern: their garage was sinking, jeopardizing its structure, and the safekeeping of numerous stored valuables. The 'before' photo captures the looming crisis, a space drowning in uncertainty. Asserting control, we stepped in with our robust solution - the Push Pier system. As revealed in the 'after' photo, our intervention didn't just salvage; it revitalized, ensuring a staunch, level foundation that promises enduring safety and peace of mind. Through our dedicated effort, what once was precarious now stands secure, ready to protect for years to come.

In Hayward, WI, a homeowner encountered a cracked foundation with a wall bowing inward. Recognizing the urgency, our team took immediate action, securing a safe and enduring solution through our GeoLock™ Wall Anchor installation. As illustrated in the photos, the transformation is remarkable – resolving a concerning structural issue into a stable, restored foundation designed for longevity. This repair not only addressed the wall's instability with precision but also fulfilled our commitment to delivering dependable solutions and exceptional customer experiences.

This homeowner in Hayward, WI was experienced stability issues in their crawl space. They explained that when walking or running on the floors, the floor was extremely bouncy. This problem had become unnerving for the homeowner, so they trusted DBS to help.

Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer assisted the homeowner in a free, no-obligation estimate to find the perfect solution for the home. After a careful inspection, Henry provided and quote and recommended our SmartJack® Support System. 

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project with help from a team. Together, the team installed 14 SmartJack® Systems in the crawl space of the home. These jacks are extremely supportive and evenly distribute the weight of the structure to stabilize the home once again. They are adjusted in order to raise the floors back to their original placement and diminish the bouncing floors. 

This homeowner can now relax knowing their home is happy and healthy. 

The owner of this home in Hayward, WI reached out to DBS looking for a solution to their failing basement walls that had developed stair-step and large horizontal cracks over time.

Design Specialist James Miller went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, James generated a quote for our PowerBrace® Wall Bracing System.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 5 PowerBrace® i-beams along the walls of the basement to permanently stabilize the foundation. The PowerBrace® System will help ensure that no further cracking or bowing in the walls will occur.

Now that the basement has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind.