Foundation Repair & Crawl Space Repair Specialists in Bend, OR

    With severe racking on the right side of the home just along where the chimney foundation is installed, North Bend home owner Tom and Deanna C. were concerned that this problem would continue to worsen and become not only a potential hazard to their safety and health but a much more expensive fix should they wait any longer. After seeing a commercial on TV for foundation repair and stabilization from TerraFirma, they called and scheduled a free estimate.

    Upon inspection by Casey Moore, the foundation around the chimney had settled roughly 2" and the supports along the rim joist had rotted out and there was nothing supporting the front door. Two helical piles were installed around the right side of the house to stabilize and lift the foundation, closing up the foundation cracks and providing extra support to the chimney. Two Smart Jacks were installed at the front door to replace the rotting beams.

    After both solutions were set in place, the foundation cracks had closed up, and the front porch and door are now stabilized. Tom and Deanna can rest easy knowing their foundation is properly supported.

    Thinking about the original construction of a home there are some major flaws. It starts with the dig out for the initial foundation. Soils, compacted over hundreds or even thousands of years are dug up and disrupted. Fast forward to after the home is constructed and soil is filled back in around the home. This new, loosely compared soil has completely different properties and characteristics than the original packed soils and can pose a threat to your home.

    Water fills in to these areas of loose back fill, increasing the hydrostatic pressure on the exterior of the foundation wall as volume increases. When these pressures are too much, the structural integrity of the foundation wall fails and begins lean, twist and bend. For home owners Jerry and Mary B. or Salem, OR, we were able to help them straighten and restrengthen their foundation with Geo-Lock Anchors.

    By attaching one end of the anchor to the interior side of the foundation wall and connecting it with rod to the anchor plate secured a distance out from the home, the foundation walls are literally able to be screwed upright. Gradually over time, and by increasing the tension of the connection rod, your foundation falls will be straight with restored structural integrity just like Jerry and Mary's.

    Local North Bend, OR resident Jon Y was in his basement one day when he noticed that there was water intruding into it. He knew that this would cause a big problem if he did not get it fixed soon. Jon decided that the internet would be a good place to go to find a company that could help him.

    While searching the internet, Jon came across an ad for TerraFirma Foundation systems and decided to give them a call. It was not long after that that the office sent out Daniel Holborow to do an inspection of his basement. He recommended that he have a SuperSump pump installed. This sump pump is equipped with a 1/3 horsepower cast-iron Zoeller sump pump that is capable of pumping out 2,500 gallons of water per hour form the basement. Along with a WaterGuard Interior Drainage System, which is installed along the perimeter of the basement and will catch any water that comes in and lead it to the sump pump, the basement would be fully protected from further water damage.

    Jon now has peace of mind that no water will enter his basement and cause major damage.

    Nick N owns a home in North Bend, OR. His home was built in the 1970s on a sand dune. He realized that the foundation may need to be supported.  While watching television he saw an ad for TerraFirma Foundation Systems. He though they would be the company to come and help him.

    The office sent out their specialist Daniel Holborow. He looked over the whole foundation to make sure he did not miss anything. Daniel saw that one side of the foundation was sinking so he recommended Push Piers. These piers would be attached to the wall that is sinking and driven into the ground to an appropriate depth. These piers would slowly start to lift the foundation and eventually it will go back to its original position.

    TerraFirma Foundation Systems did such a great job! Now Nick can live in his home and not have to worry about the foundation sinking any further.

    Corrine C. of Bend OR needed to have her foundation stabilized. It was starting to sink on one side. Also there was insect damage in some of the support beams. She took to the internet to search for a company that could help her. After reading reviews on the companies she decided to contact Terrafirma Foundation Systems.

    Corrine contacted the office and requested an estimate. They sent Keith Caylor to her home to do an inspection. Keith recommended that she install Helical Piers which are driven into the soil to appropriate depth and capacities to prevent any further settlement issues. They also recommended the Smart Jack system. These jacks are installed in the crawl space to add support to the failing structure.

    After having these product installed, Corrine no longer worries about her foundation sinking.  

    When Cy F. of Bend, OR started noticing that his crawl space had some moisture in it. He went in search of a company that could help him. While at a local home show he found the booth for TerraFirma Foundation Systems. He filled out the card to have someone contact him to set an appointment.

    The office sent out their sales rep Tim C. He did a thorough inspection of the crawl space to decide what products would be best. He recommended that the CleanSpace System be installed. This product is installed on the floors and walls of the crawl space to prevent any moisture from coming through. Along with a Crawl-o-Sphere, which would give the crawl space further protection, the crawl space will no longer have any moisture in it. Tim also recommended that the old insulation be removed and the SilverGlo insulation be installed. SilverGlo is a product that provides the crawl space with extra insulation as well as a built in radiant heat barrier. Finally they installed Everlast Vent Covers and an Everlast Door. The vents will prevent any humid air from entering the crawl space and the door will give the crawl space an easier access point.

    With the crawl space completely protected by the CleanSpace system Cy can live in his home knowing that there will no longer be any moisture issues.