DBS is a foundation, basement, and concrete repair contractor serving Minnesota and Wisconsin, including Duluth, Superior, Minneapolis, and nearby areas. DBS provides core services such as foundation repair, crawl space repair, basement waterproofing, concrete repair, insulation installation, and basement finishing. Specialized services include commercial foundation solutions, sump pump installation, concrete lifting and leveling, and thermal insulation. DBS also offers annual maintenance programs to keep waterproofing and foundation support systems healthy. The business operates multiple locations and serves both residential and commercial customers.
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Foundation RepairCrawl Space RepairBasement WaterproofingConcrete RepairInsulation ServicesBasement FinishingCommercial Foundation SolutionsSump Pump InstallationConcrete Lifting and LevelingThermal InsulationAnnual MaintenanceWall Stabilization
DBS serves Minnesota and Wisconsin, including Duluth, Superior, Minneapolis, Eau Claire, and nearby areas.
What types of foundation problems does DBS repair?+
DBS provides permanent solutions for both residential and commercial foundation problems, including cracked foundations and structural repairs.
Does DBS offer basement finishing services?+
Yes, DBS offers custom-designed basement finishing to gain extra living space in homes.
What maintenance services does DBS provide?+
DBS offers annual maintenance services including waterproofing, wall stabilization, foundation stabilization, and dehumidification to keep systems healthy.
Are commercial foundation solutions available?+
Yes, DBS provides commercial foundation repair and stabilization solutions.
DBS was professional, but my experience was frustrating. In September, I got a quote to improve home insulation. I raised concerns about whether the existing attic access (about 17” x 17”, above basement stairs with a PVC vent nearby) would be large enough. I was reassured the crew could access the attic, and the project was scheduled to put in additional insulation and spray foam. They told me to buy a new attic cover and would install it during the job.
When the crew arrived in December, they were unable to fit, so the job could not proceed. Alternative options were mentioned, but DBS does not manage or coordinate that work, leaving me to...DBS was professional, but my experience was frustrating. In September, I got a quote to improve home insulation. I raised concerns about whether the existing attic access (about 17” x 17”, above basement stairs with a PVC vent nearby) would be large enough. I was reassured the crew could access the attic, and the project was scheduled to put in additional insulation and spray foam. They told me to buy a new attic cover and would install it during the job.
When the crew arrived in December, they were unable to fit, so the job could not proceed. Alternative options were mentioned, but DBS does not manage or coordinate that work, leaving me to handle next steps myself.
The biggest issue is timing — this all surfaced in December, resulting in a winter delay that likely could have been avoided with a more realistic initial assessment. I would have preferred a clearer plan or a start-to-finish solution.
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Erikka Demuth
Jul 24, 2025
★★★★★5.0
Nick and Rob were the ultimate professionals and kept us informed of all the steps of our project. Top-notch service! This has been the easiest project I have ever scheduled. AMAZING!
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Keith Mattke
Sep 9, 2025
★★★★★3.0
Contracted with DBS for some concrete lifting and repair on my front porch steps that have sunk, and concrete steps to the sidewalk that slid downhill and pushed the landing above the sidewalk. Contract stated they would lift the porch steps and block to support, and remove and replace the landing that had shifted, while leveling the rest of the sidewalk, though my only concerns were for the steps. Crew came, filled the entire void of the porch with foam that lifted nothing, and simply cut off the end of the landing concrete, making a sharper and more awkward step with crumbling concrete visible. They then sent me an invoice for the full r...Contracted with DBS for some concrete lifting and repair on my front porch steps that have sunk, and concrete steps to the sidewalk that slid downhill and pushed the landing above the sidewalk. Contract stated they would lift the porch steps and block to support, and remove and replace the landing that had shifted, while leveling the rest of the sidewalk, though my only concerns were for the steps. Crew came, filled the entire void of the porch with foam that lifted nothing, and simply cut off the end of the landing concrete, making a sharper and more awkward step with crumbling concrete visible. They then sent me an invoice for the full remainder, to which I responded with the unacceptability of the work and demanded a refund. $3400 total, received a call offering to drop the total to $2100 and gaslighting me about the experience and insisting on the quality of the work while making excuses about what was done and why. So, $2100 for some hidden foam under a sidewalk and some sanded joint caulk, while my actual concerns and contracted items are unmet. I recommend looking elsewhere for your projects, or having a professional review of the contract as I am looking into.
Edit: After reviewing the work in person they sent another crew to correct the cast steps and subcontracted the landing, so I have updated their score. I personally won't be utilizing their services in the future, your mileage may vary.
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James Wolf
Nov 4, 2025
★★★★★5.0
Showed up on the day and time they scheduled us for. Went to work right away. Finished the job in about three hours just like the quote said (not their first rodeo). Our crawl space encapsulation looks great.
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