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Homeowner in St. Paul, MN Has DBS Install SmartJack® System Installed to Level Floors and Pass Home Inspection

The owner of this home in St. Paul, MN had a home inspection done and was concerned with what the inspector had mentioned about their uneven and sagging floors. Looking for a solution for their crawl space issues, they reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, he generated a quote for our SmartJack® System.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed a main steel beam and 4 SmartJack® supports in an attempt to level the flooring and permanently stabilize the home.

The homeowner can relax with peace of mind now that the project has passed an inspection and will not need to worry anymore about their foundation failing.

Garage in Saint Paul, MN with Cracked and Bowing Walls Stabilized with DBS PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System

The owner of this home in Saint Paul, MN was looking for a solution for their cracked garage walls when they reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist Rich Johnsen went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist quoted our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System to resolve the issue.

A DBS Forman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed 4 PowerBrace™ i-beams along the garage wall to permanently stabilize it. Each i-beam is backed with a 75-year transferrable warranty against additional movement and each i-beam is affixed to the rim joists which can be tightened during dry periods in an attempt to move the wall back to its original position.

The homeowner is able to relax with peace of mind knowing that their garage has been stabilized.

Extreme Bowing Wall in Saint Paul, MN Home Stabilized with PowerBrace™ System

This homeowner in Saint Paul, MN was very concerned about the bowing walls in their basement. Wanting to address the situation before it was too late, they reached out to DBS for help.

A DBS Design Specialist assisted the homeowner by conducting a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, a quote was provided for our PowerBrace™ Support System. 

A DBS Foreman led the installation of the project with help from a team. Together, the team installed 3 i-beams to support the wall. These steel braces are secured using large brackets to ensure security. Over time, the beams will be adjusted to restore the wall and move it back into its original position.

This homeowner no longer needs to worry about their bowing wall collapsing.

 

Foundation Repair in Saint Paul, MN

When a dedicated husband from Saint Paul, MN, decided it was time to honor his late wife's memory by revamping their home, starting with the foundation, he turned to us. For a decade, his focus was on his beloved spouse's health, and the foundation issues were left unaddressed. As seen in the before photo, the foundation had significant sagging issues, a common yet daunting problem many homeowners face. Notice in the after photo how the introduction of our Push Piers not only corrected the sinking but also revitalized the home's structure. Our solution provided not just a lasting repair, but also a safe, secure, and stable foundation for the homeowner to finish his basement and begin a new chapter. This project stands as a testament to our mission, ensuring every customer experience is as remarkable as the solutions we provide.

Basement support beam secured with SmartJack® system

This home in St. Paul, MN was inspected by System Design Specialist, Henrik Makitalo. Upon his inspection, Henrik found that the home's main support beam was not properly supported. He proposed the use of our patented SmartJack® system to help secure the home's main support beam. The customer was relieved to have a plan in place to permanently stabilize his home. Foreman, Casey Healy, and his crew were tasked with installing our SmartJack® system. They poured new footings and then secured the beam with the use of SmartJacks®. 

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