Before & After Photos

This barn in Duluth, MN was experiencing issues with sagging floors. Floorboards towards the center of the barn were sagging due to a weak middle support beam and the owners were concerned about the safety of their chickens. Hoping to make the barn safe again, the owners reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller went to the barn to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owners. After a thorough inspection, he told the owners that DBS had the perfect solution to their sagging floors. James educated the owners on our SmartJack® System.

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they installed 5 SmartJack® supports and replaced the old main beam with a steel beam. The SmartJack® supports are installed by excavating a 2' cubic foot of dirt for each footing and filling it with engineered fill rock. The fill rock will prevent further sinking after installation. The supports are placed on top of the new rock and are attached to the steel beam to provide adequate support to the structure.

The owners can relax knowing that their chickens can live comfortably and safely in their barn. 

This transformation shows how the wall in the home was settling due to the ground below the house sinking. The ground was shifting, and so was the home that it was on. To fix this issue, our team installed SmartJacks XT and a supplemental beam to address foundation issues for a homeowner who wanted to ensure their home’s structural integrity before refinishing the floors upstairs. 

The owner of this home in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS through our website to have the basement walls evaluated. There was some cracking and there was concern about the integrity of their home. 

DBS Design Specialist, Rich Johnsen, examined the walls in question and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After the inspection was complete, Rich recommended our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System to address the basement wall issues in this home. 

A DBS Foreman led the installation with the help of a production crew, and they installed 18 PowerBrace™ braces to the basement walls. 

With the basement walls permanently stabilized, DBS was able to restore peace of mind for the homeowners.

Before the transformation, the homeowner faced a common yet challenging issue in their Duluth, MN, property— a significantly uneven crawl space, as evident from the photo. The culprit? Weakening supports unable to bear the home's weight. Our ceiling crew swung into action, deploying SmartJack™ supports. These steel support systems are designed for stability and long-term peace of mind. Notice how the after photo showcases a dramatically leveled crawl space floor, restoring confidence and safety to our homeowner's foundation. Through this, we reinforced our commitment to providing not just solutions but a significant improvement to the quality of living spaces.

When a Duluth homeowner noticed their foundation sagging by five inches on one side, they knew they couldn't proceed with interior repairs until the 'bones' of their house were strong again. As seen in the before photo, the underpinning of their home needed serious attention. Enter our solution: The SmartJack® system. By installing these robust supports, demonstrated in the after photo, we stabilized the foundation, providing a solid, long-lasting fix. Now, this homeowner can move forward with their renovations, resting assured that their house stands on a secure and reliable structure. Our team managed to turn a concerning situation into a secure, uplifting outcome, rolling out our mission to ensure every home's integrity with a remarkable customer experience backed by lasting results.