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Foundation Specialists in Tacoma

As a resident of Tacoma, you know that heavy rainfall and flooding are common and persistent. The excessive moisture surges pressure onto homes’ foundations, causing many problems. Since the rainfall is continuous all year long, the constant moisture is likely to weaken the foundation.

Why Are Tacoma Homes Prone To Foundation Damage?

The leading answer as to why houses in Tacoma, Washington, are at risk for foundational issues is due to the soil’s composition. It expands when wet, contracts when dry, and causes substantial movement and shifting to the foundation.

Although this is typical for the soil, it causes many issues that foundation specialists in Tacoma must tend to. The next step is to examine your home for any of the following signs of damage to understand the severity of the circumstances.

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Common Signs of Foundation Problems

Visible Cracks

Cracks in walls, floors, or the foundation are clear signs of foundation issues. These cracks occur when the foundation shifts or settles unevenly, often due to changes in soil moisture, poor drainage, or extreme weather conditions. As the foundation moves, it causes stress on the building and new or widening cracks.

Uneven Floors

If you notice your floors are no longer level, this could indicate underlying issues with your foundation settling. Uneven floors are often a clear sign that your home’s structural integrity is compromised. Without a Tacoma foundation repair, this issue will lead to further structural damage.

Sticking Doors and Windows

Doors and windows that become difficult to open or close are a sign of foundation movement. This is a result of shifts in the ground beneath your home that cause the structure to settle unevenly. The stress on door and window frames causes misalignment and the inability to close properly.

Flooding Basement

When there are cracks in the foundation, water intrusion is likely in basements. Moisture seeps into the cracks and gaps. Not only is a flooded basement a nuisance, but it’s also an evident sign of structural integrity problems. Basement waterproofing in Tacoma can include sealing gaps, adding a sump pump to prevent flooding, and fortifying the foundation.

Choose TerraFirma for Long-Lasting Foundation Repair

TerraFirma’s foundation specialists in Tacoma provide long-lasting protection against foundation issues and water damage. Our goal is to repair existing issues and avoid further complications. Each of these tactics will reinforce your home’s strength, safeguard all inhabitants, and guarantee your home has the support it needs to avoid damage in the future.

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Tacoma & Olympia Homeowners Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cracks in my foundation or basement should I be concerned with?

Is the cost of foundation repair different for houses in Tacoma and Olympia?

Is water leaking into your basement floor?

Can I turn my crawl space into storage?

What’s the right drain for your needs?

What is the difference between helical piers and push piers?

Are you noticing damp drywall and carpet in your basement?

How to repair damaged concrete in Tacoma?

What’s the best way to Seal Cracks and joints in concrete?

What are common crawl space problems in Tacoma?

How to stop bad smells and air coming up from my drain?

What are the soil conditions in Tacoma and Kent?

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Throughout the Tacoma area, from Kent to Puyallup, Federal Way to Olympia, and beyond, our work speaks for itself.

We have water intruding into our house, and that is never a happy thing. It was a pleasure to meet Mark Spandler of Terra Firma during a stressful time, and his knowledgeable and constructive demeanor was very helpful. The proposal for fixing our problem is detailed and reasonable. Thank you Mark and Terra Firma.
I love TerraFirma. We had a new foundation with a sump pump and dehumidifier four years ago. First, it is so great having a dry basement! Each year, TerraFirma sends someone to check the sump pump and the dehumidifier. Jeff did the inspection last year and this year. He showed me what he was doing, documented with pictures, answered my questions and showed up on time! This has been my experience with every interaction I have had from the beginning of the project to the follow-up.Here is a picture of the new foundational wall and my workout area.
TerraFirma did a great job with the earthquake update on our home. They were friendly and performed the work in the time expected and at the agreed cost.
Seth came out to bid a project, replacing old wooden posts with steel. He was on time and very knowledgeable. He took his time making sure not to miss any details, which I really appreciated. Can't wait to get the work completed!
Seth was amazing taking care of my family while I was away from the house. He was very kind and attentive. Although we were not in his scope of work, he was very helpful in pointing us in the right direction. Thank you so much Seth!
From the estimate to the finish Terra Firma personnel were top notch. We are pleased with their work. They used high quality materials, and the crew were hard workers.We had a small glitch, but they took care of it right away.
Seth came out to give us a quote and he was amazing. They were very price competitive and thorough. No pressure, very informative, and comfortable to work with. They showed us elevation differences, offered the good options for solutions, and have great advice. Glad we called them!
Thank you Seth for your help in obtaining a fair and complete estimate on the project to stabilize our cracked driveway ! I appreciate your approach and your awesome personality!! A+++ job😁
6/25/2024Seeing I did a review 2 months ago.. I am unable to make a new one- here is the update for the work we did!6/21-6/24/2024 Work started and completed by TerraFirma!We do not even know what to say, THANK YOU WILL NEVER BE ENOUGH, You all went Way above and beyond expectations. I added pictures.To the Friday crew, to install a piering system, Jake, Aden, Steven (sorry if I spelled it wrong) what can we say, from start to finish this team was a well oiled machine, worked really really well together, put up with my husband Mark and I and all our questions and chit chat. The time that was taken to ensure EVERYTHING was going right, was explained and to ensure the safety of our home was just awesome. We had a lot of fun with these guys in conversation and jokes. When all the work was done, you could not even tell anyone was at the house working all day. These 3 great guys were some of the most fun and charismatic group we have had at the house in years. 🙂 Last but not least.... Jake you are a wonderful teacher to the crew, you have great leadership and a pretty awesome work ethic.Monday with Robert for the leveling of the driveway, walkway and stairs to front door. Working for TerraFirma for 2.5 years, Robert showed much skill and patience, as he worked alone and took his time to ensure that the proper amounts of polyfill was being pushed into all the tiny little holes he drilled all over the place. A tedious process and Robert defiantly has the patience for this part. I asked lots of questions and was pleased with all the knowledge. Again, a crew member that went above and beyond to ensure that what we expected was completed.Robert's ability to close the gaps, level a drive way that had repairs 2 times prior and failed and seeing the garage door with no gapping really blew our minds! We truly could not be happier with the outcome. Towards the end of the day, Jon, a field Supervisor came by to help with the concrete work to fill in the pier holes in the garage. Jon was just the nicest and in the short amount of time he was at our home helping, he was knowledgeable and we had great conversation while he helped with the perfect concreate work! Looks good Jon, Thank you!My family and I would like to say, the longest part was waiting for permits once the work started, it went quick, it was done RIGHT, we are truly 100% satisfied with the outcome. Hands down will recommend TerraFirma to anyone that we know needs this kind of work done on their home.THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!******************************************************************original post:My family and I are just getting started and can not wait to see what the end results are. For now I am rating what I KNOW with 5 stars and wish I could give more. If the work, the work ethic, the understanding and the compassion towards customers follows through this entire project the way it has just begun, I will tell you, I will brag on this company all day long!!I came across TerraFirma at the Tacoma Trade show March 2024. I spoke with both Samuel and Tulane regarding the issues at our home in South Hill Puyallup. I filled out a form, was contacted later the following week to schedule a FREE Estimate and had Samuel come to our home. Thinking we would just show him a couple things and Sam would be in and out in 30 mins, my husband and I were almost confused and very IMPRESSED with the 2.5 hour inspection, overview, breakdown of cost and mapping per say of the work area for our home. We found out and were educated on the scale of " oh S**t that is going on and that there was more to our project than a sinking driveway. Sam was beyond respectable and patient 😉 especially when listening to my concerns and questions on the what is next... and the cost of the what's next.We have now put down our deposit for work to be completed, due to permits that are needed, work can be up to 4 months out now, so Pierce county, please hurry... ;-)From our family to TerraFirma.... we look forward to working with you all soon.
We had great experience with Seth, he was polite, kind, communicative, and on time. Would highly recommend!
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