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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.

Seth Cunningham came for a site visit today at my rental home and was extremely professional and courteous. He explained the foundation water intrusion issues we were facing in depth and created a clear remediation plan at a fair price. I’d recommend Seth and TerraFirma to anyone needing building foundation services
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!
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.
I got a bid done by TerraFirma today. After speaking with Seth today. He answered my hundreds of questions and cured and worries I had about foundation issue. He broke it down and explained the whole process from start to finish how to remedy my foundation problems. I like the fact that they were punctual. They were right on time at the scheduled appointment and wasted no time trying to figure out a solution for my problem. The prices He gave to me were really fair and the depth of knowledge was very useful. I feel very confident that TerraFirma should be able to fix my settling / cracked foundation problems.
Seth from Terra firma is great I highly definitely recommend him. Thank you
Mark came on behalf of the company to give me an estimate of the work on my crawl space. He was honest and straight about all the observations he had. He gave me some ideas of how to reduce the cost , even part of the job I could do by myself based on his guidelines.
Edit review: I have used this company in the past and will do so in the future. I had a poor experience with scheduling (largely attributed to the Microsoft outage) and a surprise quote adjustment on the day of install.However, after working with the management team, a remedy and resolution was reached that left me feeling this was an unfortunate exception to their general high-quality service and standards.4/5 stars due to some bumps in the road but they ultimately made it right.
I reached out to TerraFirma Foundation Systems to have them come look at my foundation. They were able to get me on the schedule within the week. Seth showed up on time for the appointment and got right to business. He walked me through what he was going to do and what he was looking for. He was very professional and polite. He even took his shoes off outside everytime he had to come in the house. Which is a big deal to me. When he finished the inspection we sat down and went over all my options. The whole experience was easy and I didn't feel taken. I would highly recommend Seth and TerraFirma.
Seth from TerraFirma did a great job in measuring and providing the estimate for our house. He was very patient in walking us through different scenarios and introducing the tech specs of the proposed solution options. Super helpful for us.
Seth came out to my house and was awesome! He was on time, polite and professional. The information was presented in a clear manner and helped us understand what our options were to achieve our house objectives. Definitely glad we had TerraFirma come out to give us a bid.
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TERRAFIRMA IN TACOMA

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