Why Your Crawl Space or Basement Leaks When it Rains

Wet basement interior showing standing water and moisture on walls and floor.
Living in Oregon or Washington means living with rain, sometimes a lot of it. While the Pacific Northwest’s climate supports lush forests and green landscapes, it also creates serious challenges for homeowners with basements or crawl spaces. If you’ve noticed water pooling on your basement floor, damp walls, or cracks that seem to leak during […]

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5 Red Flags to Look For in Your Home After Washington’s Extreme Flooding

TerraFirma specialist installing a sump pump as part of a complete foundation waterproofing system
Don’t let hidden moisture become a crisis. Learn how to spot sump pump failures, new cracks, and musty odors after the rain stops. Tacoma, WA – Living in Western Washington, we’re no strangers to rain. But the recent atmospheric river was a different beast. When that much water hits our clay-heavy soils, the ground becomes […]

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What should really scare you about your home.

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It’s about that time of the year for spooky stuff to be everywhere. There are many scares about, trying to get you with their icy tendrils, but homeowners know real fear. We have to deal with contractors and tradesmen. It’s also the time of the year in the Pacific Northwest when the rains come, and […]

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Seasons are a’changin.

Seasons are a'changin. When the rain comes, protect your home with TerraFirma
Seasons are a’changin. As soon as the rain stops in spring TerraFirma starts fixing concrete. When the rain starts again we turn more to waterproofing. And the rains are coming. The Hidden Risks of a Wet Basement You’ve probably seen our commercials for lifting concrete. Our concrete services help you extend the life of your […]

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Spring Home Health Check: Why It’s Time to Assess Your Home In the Pacific Northwest

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If you’ve noticed that some of the concrete slabs around your home are uneven, now is the time to do something about it. Here’s why you should. […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Lake Oswego, OR

This Lake Oswego, Oregon, homeowner has lived in their home since 2009 and has been dealing with persistent rat issues since 2010. Despite hiring five different pest control companies, the problem remained. After being traumatized by the rat chewing and smells, they contacted TerraFirma for help.  System Design Specialist Tyler Sisson conducted a thorough evaluation […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Portland, OR

Having recently purchased their 1997 home in Portland, Oregon, the homeowners were eager to ensure their new space remained safe and well-maintained. Their primary concern was the presence of water in the crawl space, an issue they wanted addressed promptly to protect their investment, so they reached out to TerraFirma for help.  System Design Specialist […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Portland, OR

The homeowner of this Portland, Oregon home noticed sagging floors, high humidity, and musty odors throughout the house. Wanting to quickly have the issues addressed, they reached out to TerraFirma for help.  System Design Specialist Alex Hoffman came out and evaluated the property. Upon inspection, he found deteriorating insulation, moisture intrusion, and signs of structural […]

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Reasons Why Your Crawl Space Smells So Bad

Reasons Why Your Crawl Space Smells So Bad
You might overlook the crawl space in your home. However, when unpleasant odors start wafting into your home, this space should quickly climb to the top of your priority list. Crawl space smells aren’t just an annoyance—they’re often a sign of deeper issues that can impact the structural integrity of your home, as well as […]

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