Before & After Photos

This homeowner in Two Harbors, MN had been experiencing uncomfortable conditions in their home for years. An unsealed crawl space beneath the home was pooling with water, causing humid air to enter the home in the summer months and cold air during winter months. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for a total crawl space encapsulation. After the inspection, he recommended a CleanSpace® vapor barrier as well as sump pump in the space.

DBS Production Manager Kevin Steffey was the foreman on the job. He and his production crew excavated a layer of soil in the crawl space before installing our encapsulation system. This consisted of drainage matting, CleanSpace® vapor barrier, and a SmartSump™ sump pump. This crawl space drainage system is specially designed for crawl spaces. It has a lower profile than other pump packages, making installation in tight quarters easier.

A homeowner in Two Harbors, MN contacted DBS in hopes of a permanent solution for their sinking and settling garage building. The garage foundation had been shifting over the span of many years but the homeowner noticed a significant change recently.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. Basement Repair Production Manager Kevin Steffey and his crew installed over 100 feet of supplemental support beams to restore the garage foundation. From there, they drove 11 Helicast™ Helical Piers into the ground to support and restore the garage's original position.

The customer was happy with the work done and has a supported garage they can depend on and enjoy for many years to come. 

This resident from Two Harbors, MN, contacted us regarding a shifted foundation that obstructed the front door and reduced comfort. Understanding the necessity for improvement, we intervened with our innovative SmartJack® system. The initial photo demonstrates the unstable foundation, whereas the subsequent image clearly displays a secure home. With our SmartJack® solution, this residence has been transformed into more than just a building; it is now a consistently safe and comfortable home, prepared for spring renovations.

This cabin owner in Two Harbors, MN wanted to address the stability of their boathouse. Settling had begun causing the structure to start sinking into the lake. Wanting a professional and permanent solution, the homeowner trusted DBS to help. 

Design Specialist Zach Guilliams visited the property to conduct a free, no-obligation estimate for the owner. After a careful inspection, a quote was provided for our helical pier support solution.

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of this project with help from a team. Together, the team used hydraulic pressure to drive the screw-like pier into the ground. Once the pier reached native, solid soil the hydraulic pressure moves upwards and lifts the structure. This creates an even, stable support for the boathouse.

This owner can now relax knowing the boathouse is safe from sinking.

The owner of this home in Two Harbors, MN reached out to us looking for help with their sunken front porch.

Design Specialist Zach Guilliams went to the home to conduct a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, Zach generated a quote for our helical pier system.

Foreman Nate Simonson led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed helical piers underneath the front porch to level and permanently stabilize it. The piers are driven deep into the soil until it reaches a layer stable enough to support the weight of the structure, ensuring no additional movement will occur.

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