Before & After Photos

A cabin owner in Deerwood, MN reached out to DBS for help protecting their cabin's basement. Foundation cracks were allowing cold air and water to seep into the basement, and this was taking its toll on the overall health of the home.

A DBS Design Specialist visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation and insulation support. Our production crew first excavated the wall and performed the foundation support using helical tiebacks. We then used a suite of our Dr. Energy Saver® insulation products to provide further weather proofing and air sealing support.

SentrySeal® is a rubber membrane that we used as the initial layer to seal the space. We then applied a layer of dimple matting to guide any moisture away from the foundation. We then installed a layer of our SilverGlo™ insulation. This rigid foam insulation is infused with graphite, making its R-value up to 25% to that of traditional foam insutlations. 

This home is now protected from further foundation trouble and sealed properly using Dr. Energy Saver® technology.

A homeowner from Deerwood, 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. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist gave the homeowner a free quote for our foundation repair service. One of our crews successfully stabilized the foundation permanently, providing the homeowner with peace of mind.

These homeowners in Deerwood, MN were experiencing sagging floors in their home and wanted a permanent solutions. 

Design Specialist Rich Johnson assisted the homeowners in a free, no-obligation estimate in order to find the perfect solution for their home. After conducting a careful inspection of the home and crawl space, Rich suggested that SmartJack® Systems should be installed to lift and stabilize the floor. 

Foreman Dustin Behning was the leader of this installation. The team installed 8 SmartJack® Systems in order to redistribute the weight on the home evenly across all support beams. These jacks are very effective and can be adjusted on sight, as well as overtime to continue to support the home as needed. This home had an annual maintenance visit to adjust the jacks further, in order to create more progress on leveling the home. 

This homeowner will now have permanent, level floors in their home and will no longer have to worry about instability in their home. 

This hunting shack in Northern Minnesota was quickly shifting as the concrete columns in the ground moved with the shifting soil. The owner of this property understood what the outcome would look like if the home shifted any further and knew it was time to get an expert analysis. We helped this customer to see what types of permanent options we could provide for the home and he decided using helical piers was the smartest choice for his situation. We used these piers in combination with steel beams to provide permanent and level support for the whole building. 

This family cabin in Palisade, MN was recently purchased. In order to make it a space for the whole family to enjoy, the new owners would like to expand the floorplan. Because the cabin has some issues with settling, they would like to level and support the structure before adding on.

DBS Design Specialist James Miller visited the home for a free, no-obligation estimate. After diagnosing the structural issues, James created a plan using our SmartJack and helical pier system. 

DBS Foreman Trevor Ingle and his crew completed this stabilization project. 6 SmartJack® adjustable beams were installed beneath the cabin to support the floor joists in the crawl space. To raise and level the cabin foundation, our crew drove 12 helical piers into the ground around the perimeter. Once these piers reach stable soil, the weight of the cabin is transferred to the strata layer far beneath the ground's surface. 

This cabin is now structurally sound and the family can move on with their plans to expand and renovate this Northwoods retreat!