Before & After Photos

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.

A Duluth homeowner had been dealing with severe and recurring ice dams each winter, prompting them to contact DBS for a permanent way to minimize these issues. The attic exhibited little to no insulation levels, hence the ice dams, and was completely inefficient and uncomfortable. Overseeing his crew in the insulation installation was Nick Woods, one of our foremen. The team started by strategically placing baffles to establish a continuous airflow and uphold proper venting. Then, a combination of closed-cell polyurethane and TruSoft cellulose blown-in foam was applied to the attic floor. To enhance energy efficiency, a layer of SilverGlo was incorporated along the attic deck, and the chimney was effectively wrapped. The process was finished by air-sealing and insulating the attic access point. With these insulation measures, along with the additional work undertaken, the homeowner can ensure that the home's ice dam issues will be significantly diminished.

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.

Nestled in Duluth, MN, this cherished family cabin needed a permanent fix to eliminate years of worry about stability. Before, as seen in the left photo, uneven floors caused by a sinking foundation threatened to spoil many more generational memories. To address this, we used helical piers to lift and level the cabin, providing a solid base. The SmartJack® system was then added as secondary support, ensuring long-term stabilization and peace of mind. The after photo to the right proudly showcases a safely supported, worry-free space, ensuring family traditions continue for generations to come.