How to Improve Indoor Air Quality: Start with Your Basement or Crawl Space

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When we think about indoor air quality, most of us imagine fresh air flowing through open windows, or perhaps air purifiers working in living spaces. But the reality is that many air quality issues originate in areas we don’t frequently visit—places like basements and crawl spaces. These dark, damp spaces are often breeding grounds for […]

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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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10 Tips for Hiring a Great Concrete Contractor

10 Tips for Hiring a Great Concrete Contractor
Cracked driveways and walkways look unsightly and are unsafe. Use these 10 tips to hire a great concrete contractor who will repair and level concrete surfaces. […]

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Concrete Repair in Medford, OR

The homeowner of this 1998 Medford, OR, house has been residing there since 2015. Recently, their driveway has experienced significant settling and cracking, primarily due to voids created by heavy equipment and debris from a previous roofing job. This settling has led to concerns about compliance with permits or safety codes, especially when they plan […]

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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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Protecting Your Home from Water Damage: The Essential Guide to Basement and Crawl Space Sump Pumps

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With the heavy rainfall in the Pacific Northwest, water can easily seep into your basement or crawl space, whether through the basement floors or foundation walls. Discovering water in your home is something no homeowner wants to face, as it can lead to costly damage if not addressed. […]

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6 Effective Basement Waterproofing Solutions to Keep Your Basement Dry and Healthy

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Water damage in your basement can lead to serious and costly repairs. To prevent this, it’s crucial to recognize the early signs of water intrusion and choose the right waterproofing solutions for your home. […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Keizer, OR

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This homeowner of this 1908 Portland, Oregon home noticed a small amount a water was seeping into their basement. During our inspection of Will’s 1908 home, we discovered a small amount of water seeping into the basement. Additionally, the walls showed significant spalling, with the original brick exposed in several areas beneath a thick skim […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Tualatin, OR

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This Tualatin crawl space was riddled with groundwater that was producing high humidity and mold throughout the area. Eventually, the mold and humidity made it up to the first floor of the home. Once that happened, the homeowner did the right thing and gave TerraFirma a call! Our System Design Specialist quickly came to evaluate […]

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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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