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Foundation Cracks: Why They Occur and What They Mean for Your Home

Your home and everything in it — including you and your family — rests on its foundation. So, you’re not alone if you ask yourself, “Should I worry about foundation cracks” or, “Are foundation cracks normal?” You may be surprised to know that the answer isn’t as simple as “yes” or “no.” The answer also depends on […]

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Does Foundation Repair Affect the Value of Your Home?

Does Foundation Repair Affect the Value of Your Home?
Foundation repair can be necessary for some homes, but many homeowners worry about its effect on their home’s value. This post is here to quell those worries. […]

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EverBrace Wall Stabilization in Salem, OR

This 1920s-1930s home in Salem, Oregon, now serving as a non-profit medical clinic for the needy, was experiencing serious issues—water intrusion under the basement door, cracked walls causing leaks, and bowing basement walls presenting a structural risk. Concerned about the damage, the clinic reached out to TerraFirma for help. System Design Specialist Pat Dunn assessed […]

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Permits: What Oregon and Washington Homeowners Need to Know

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When planning a home renovation or construction project in Oregon or Washington, permits and inspections are vital to ensuring that the work is completed safely and up to code. While the process of obtaining permits can sometimes feel frustrating, time-consuming, and expensive, it’s essential to understand why it’s important for homeowners to navigate this system […]

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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Foundation Repairs?

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If your home’s foundation experienced damage from a natural disaster or settling, it’s important to know if homeowners insurance will cover foundation repairs. […]

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EverBrace Wall Stabilization – Portland, OR

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The homeowner of this 1908 Portland, Oregon home noticed water coming into his basement and after his friend recommend TerraFirma could help, he reached out. Our System Design Specialist, Bridget Hughes, came out and evaluated the home. She discovered a small amount of water seeping into the basement. Additionally, the walls showed significant spalling, with […]

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EverBrace Wall Stabilization in Portland, OR

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The homeowner of this 1910 three-story home had grown frustrated with ongoing water intrusion in the basement and was concerned about the stability of the foundation. They want a reliable solution to stop the water and ensure the foundation is solid so they reached out to TerraFirma for help. Our System Design Specialist, RJ Torres, […]

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The Top Benefits of Installing Helical Piers

The Top Benefits of Installing Helical Piers
Stabilizing your home’s foundation is essential. Uncover the top benefits of installing helical piers to reinvigorate your home’s support system. […]

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Foundation Repair in University Place, WA

Like many homeowners, the couple who owned this home in University Place, WA had never ventured into their crawl space. They assumed everything under their house was excellent, and their floors had adequate support. When they reached out to TerraFirma to inspect their crawl space for water damage, our System Design Specialist volunteered to go […]

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Foundation Repair in Roseburg, OR

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For the family who lived in this home in Roseburg, Oregon, opening and closing the guest room door was always a difficult task. For the longest time, the homeowners thought that the wooden door frame had warped from the Southern Oregon climate, but they eventually realized that it was a foundation issue. After dealing with […]

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