Is your sump pump keeping your crawl space dry?

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The previous sump pump in this Scappoose home failed, and more than 20 inches of water collected in the crawl space. With a little help from TerraFirma, the homeowners can now rest easy knowing that our Multi-pump Sump System will do its job and keep their crawl space dry. […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Keizer, OR

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This home in Keizer, OR had a larger-than-usual crawl space that the homeowners were hoping to use for storage. Unfortunately, the dirt and dust made the homeowners feel uncomfortable with storing their valuables in the area, so they decided to call TerraFirma to find out what their options were. But dirt and dust wasn’t the […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Portland, OR

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Crawl space encapsulation liner is something every home owner needs to do if they haven’t already. Are warmer winter, more comfortable living conditions, lower energy bills and healthier breathing air something you are interested in? This is the perfect solution to reach all of your crawl space goals. 1. Controls excess water and groundwater seepage. […]

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The Importance of Scheduling Your Annual Sump Pump Maintenance

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TerraFirma’s sump pumps are built to last, but to keep your sump pump running perfectly for the many years to come, it’s important to schedule annual maintenance for your sump pump! It can be difficult to remember, but there are there’s a number of reasons why you should schedule an appointment for one of our […]

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How much livable space is hiding underneath your home?

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Learn how TerraFirma can repair your home’s foundation, basement, or crawl space by visiting GoTerraFirma.com […]

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How Snow Melt Affects Your Home’s Foundation

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Snow doesn’t happen often in the Pacific Northwest, but when it does, everything from roads to your home’s foundation is affected by it. With recent snowfall totals reaching up to 10-15 inches in some parts of Oregon, now is the time to think about what will happen to all of that melted snow and how will it […]

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Service Spotlight – SmartJacks

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When Sagging Floors Point to a Crawl Space Support Problem Sloping, bouncy, or uneven floors can be a sign that the beams and floor joists beneath your home are no longer receiving the support they need. In many homes, the issue is found in the crawl space rather than in the concrete foundation itself. TerraFirma […]

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How to Better Insulate Your Crawl Space

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Fiberglass insulation isn’t the only way to insulate your crawl space. If your crawl space is susceptible to water intrusion, then, the insulation will eventually do more harm than good, for your home. The Pros and Cons of Fiberglass Insulation Because it’s inexpensive, effective, and noncombustible, fiberglass insulation has been the primary way to insulate […]

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4 Ways Moisture Intrudes Your Crawl Space

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1. Outside Air through Open Vents In the past, builders believed that the best way to dry out a crawl space was to install vents. Unfortunately, recent studies have shown that crawl space vents do more harm than good. To give one example, the water that comes from frequent rain in the Pacific Northwest is […]

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Crawl Space Repair in Lacey, WA

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For years, this homeowner in Lacey, WA dealt with uneven floors. She always thought that her floors were uneven because the flooring had warped or wasn’t installed correctly, but when TerraFirma came out to her home, we inspected her crawl space and discovered that the posts under her floor had failed and weren’t supporting her […]

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