Before & After Photos

This cabin in Hackensack, MN was struggling with its foundation. The shoreline is beginning to recede and as result, the foundation was sinking into the soil. Looking for a permanent stabilization solution to keep the lake home in the family, the owner reached out to DBS. 

Design Specialist James Miller went out to the cabin to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. After a thorough inspection, James advised the owners that DBS had a stabilization solution called the SmartJack®System that would support the cabin. He also recommended DBS Crawl Space Encapsulation services to waterproof the area.

Foreman Evan LaFontaine led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they installed 3 SmartJack® supports and encapsulated the crawlspace in 3 layers. The first layer installed was a dimpled drainage matting to assist the flow of water beneath the insulation. Then they installed panels of TerraBlock™ foam insulation to protect the crawl space from frost. The last step in the encapsulation process was encasing the area in a layer of CleanSpace® water vapor barrier.

Now that the crawlspace has been permanently stabilized and encapsulated, the cabin owner will be able to get much more use out of their lake home retreat all year round without worry that it will sink into the lake.

This home in Deer River, MN needed some assistance with the condition of the crawl space. Wanting to encapsulate the area, the homeowners trusted DBS to help find a long-lasting, effective solution for their home.

A DBS Design Specialist assisted the homeowners with a free, no-obligation estimate. After completing a careful inspection, our SprayFoam insulation was recommended, along with the rest of our encapsulation services.

Design Specialist Nicholas Woods II led the team in this installation. They used DES SprayFoam insulation to coat the walls of the crawlspace to avoid any airflow sneaking into the area. Then, the team used CleanSpace for a clean finish and to allow the space to be used as a safe, dry storage area.

With these solutions, this crawlspace is now clean, warm, and ready for use if needed.

A homeowner from Nevis, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their drafty home. One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free quote. One of our crews installed our crawl space encapsulation products to thoroughly insulate the crawl space. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind!

When their water heater leaked it caused damage and flooding in their crawlspace so they reached out to us so we could repair it. As you can see, we installed SmartJacks, providing sturdy support, and wrapped it up with insulation for that snug and secure finish. See how we went about turning a compromised crawl space into a sturdy, insulated haven, adhering to our mission for remarkable experiences and long-lasting solutions.

The owners of this home in International Falls, MN experienced issues with heating their home. This homeowner recently worked with DBS to repair their foundational issues and reached back out to have the home properly insulated as well. 

Design Specialist Austin Burley went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate of the issue. After a thorough inspection, Austin informed the owner of insulation products offered by DBS and how they would benefit their home.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they first cleared out the old fiberglass batting insulation from the attic. Next, they air-sealed the space by applying a waterproof polyurethane spray foam to the floorboards. Finally, they blew in 17 inches of Tru-Soft™ cellulose insulation. Tru-Soft™ is made of recyclable material like newspaper and is treated with a borate solution for fire-retardancy and pest repellant. 

Now that the home has been properly insulated, the homeowner can relax comfortably in their energy-efficient and warmer home.