Before & After Photos

In South Range, WI, we tackled a foundation concern where ongoing structural issues threatened the integrity and future renovations of a beloved barn. As you can see in the before photo, years of leakage and neglect had weakened the foundation, risking major structural damage. Our solution, clearly depicted in the after photo, involved installing our trusted Helical Pier system. This innovative approach not only stabilized the foundation, safeguarding against future issues, but also set the stage for the homeowner's plans to re-side the barn. Through our methodical intervention, we've ensured that this structure stands strong for years to come, fulfilling our mission to deliver a lasting resolution with a remarkable customer experience.

In these before-and-after snapshots from South Range, WI, witness a remarkable transformation. The homeowner faced a dual challenge: concerning foundation issues and troubling basement flooding—issues that needed immediate attention to ensure the home's stability and peace of mind, especially before handing the keys over to a family member. The visible signs of caving walls and water intrusion, as seen in the ‘before’ photo, demanded an urgent and reliable solution. Our expertise led us to implement a comprehensive approach, combining the PowerBrace™, GeoLock™ Wall Anchor, and GeoLock™ Channel Anchor to stabilize the foundation. Additionally, to tackle the flooding, we installed the WaterGuard® and CleanSpace® systems, followed by the robust protection of our UltraSump™ System. As seen in the ‘after’ photo, the structure’s integrity has been fully restored, with the basement transformed into a secure, dry space. This is more than just an aesthetic improvement—it's a testament to our commitment to providing lasting, reliable solutions, ensuring a safe foundation for family memories to be securely built upon for years to come.

The owner of this home in Boyd, WI reached out to DBS looking for a permanent solution to their unstable basement foundation and walls.

One of our Design Specialists went out to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist quoted our PowerBrace® System.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed PowerBrace® i-beams along the walls of the basement. The system will prevent further bowing or new cracks from developing.
Now that the basement has been permanently stabilized, the homeowner can relax with peace of mind.

Insulating around objects that should not be moved is never an easy task, but the team at DBS Residential Solutions has gotten great at using spray foam insulation to properly insulate and air seal a home while working around various obstacles. Keeping these utilities warm is important not only for the longevity of the machines but for their efficiency as well. A water heater, for example, will lose much less energy in a warm room than it would in a room that in improperly insulated and cold. 

The foundation walls in this Eveleth, MN home had bowed over time. The owner was getting ready to sell the house and knew he needed to get this fixed prior to a home inspection. He called DBS and Royce Bunn, design specialist, came out to provide the homeowner with an estimate to permanently fix the bowing wall.  The DBS installation crew was able to install 10 PowerBraces to permanently stabilize this home's foundation wall.