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Basement Waterproofing in Rockaway Beach, OR

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As you work your way west towards the ocean, soils get softer and more saturated which results in massive amounts of soil settlement and excess water issues. As problems compound, the work to fix it becomes more expensive. It is important to look for foundation and water issues frequently to prevent a bad problem get […]

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Top 4 Essential Questions to Ask Your Contractor

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We’ve all encountered frustrating experiences with home repair contractors at some point. They might cancel appointments, arrive late, leave a mess behind, or surprise you with unexpected charges. Once they’ve started the work, you often feel obligated to continue, even if things aren’t going smoothly. But there’s a simple way to avoid many of these […]

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Limiting Mold Exposure

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There must have been a way to prevent this. There must have been some sort of action that the apartment complex could have taken to squander this issue from the beginning. It would have saved time and money for all parties. Currently there are no federal regulations in place to guide the owners and operators […]

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How Drought Affects Your Home’s Foundation

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In many regions, summer signifies more than just warm temperatures. As the vibrant showers of spring yield to the scorching, arid spells of late July and August, the clay soils beneath our fading lawns start to dry and contract. Yet, it’s not just the soil beneath our lawns that undergoes this shrinkage; the soil beneath […]

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Foundation Repair and Clean Up in Portland, OR

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Many of our customer have concern that there will be grand destruction that goes along with digging under the home to find the foundation. We take pride in the tidiness of our work and make sure that we leave the condition of your home is better shape than which we found it in. […]

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How The Frost Line Affects Your Home’s Foundation

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When homeowners hear the word “frost,” they often think about protecting their outdoor plants from freezing temperatures. However, frost can also pose a significant threat to the foundation of your home. Frost occurs when water in the ground freezes due to cold temperatures, creating a layer of ice. Just like the thin layer of ice […]

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What is the Cost of Fixing a Crack?

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After a house is constructed, it typically settles into its place, often revealing itself through subtle signs like hairline cracks in interior walls or the occasional creak in the night. These are common occurrences and usually nothing to worry about. However, if those cracks begin to widen or if other issues such as sticking doors, […]

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Foundation Repair – Pier Installation in Portland, OR

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Great photo gallery of a piering project located in NE Portland, Oregon. This was a very unique project. The house is literally built of bedrock. Normally we wouldn’t think this house would budge at all, but due to poor pre-construction by the home builder, the foundation was giving. You try to drive hydraulic piers into […]

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