Foundation Repair Contractors in Tillamook County, OR

It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of foundation settlement to protect the integrity of your home. Ben N. noticed that several areas in his single-story home in Netarts, Oregon, were settling, and he sought advice from TerraFirma by scheduling a free consultation.

During the consultation, System Design Specialist Morgan Kullowatz assessed Ben's home and found that it had settled by -5.7” in the southwest corner and -3.4” in the southeast corner. Additionally, there were four cracks over 2mm in width, and the retaining wall on the south side of the house was failing. Morgan used this information to work with Samuel Golsan and his team to develop a plan to stabilize Ben's home.

The team installed helical piers to prevent further settling, and they were able to jack the foundation back to its original position.

If you smell an odd scent coming from your basement or crawl space, it could be a sign of unwanted water or moisture that might cause structural or air quality issues. Melodi C. noticed a smell coming from her basement and garage and was referred to TerraFirma by one of her service professionals.

System Design Specialist Brandon Davis met with Melodi and examined her home. The basement and garage shared one wall, with one side having standing water and the other only moisture. More moisture was found seeping through the floors and CMU block wall. Additionally, the crawl space contained moisture which may have caused the odor Melodi noticed. With this information, Brandon collaborated with Koletien Mitchell and his team to develop a plan to waterproof the basement and encapsulate the crawl space.

With a structured plan, the team installed the VaporLoc Elite Wall System, the SuperSump Plus, and the DryTrak Basement Water Control System. These measures waterproofed Melodi's home, eliminated the odor, and improved the air quality in her home.

Cracks and settling in the walls, as well as doors and windows that are difficult to open or close, are clear indications of foundation problems that require attention. These warning signals became apparent to Jim and Jennifer C. in Cloverdale, OR, as they observed cracking and settling of their basement concrete slab along the south wall, accompanied by sticking doors and windows. Determined to address these warning signs promptly, they reached out to TerraFirma for help. 

Commercial Estimator Don Fahey conducted a thorough evaluation of Jim and Jennifer's property. He observed that the basement had been extended by excavating 4 feet into the crawlspace, with new concrete poured along the south basement wall to accommodate sewer lines for recently installed sink and bathroom fixtures. Notably, a saw cut line was visible approximately 2 feet from the foundation wall. The settlement may have occurred due to inadequate soil compaction during the installation of the new sewer line. Don recommended TerraFirma's Concrete Leveling Solutions, which included polyurethane foam and Nexus Pro, along with the installation of Helical Piers to address settlement and repair the cracks.

Following Don's assessment, Ken Lomax and his team swiftly executed the necessary repairs, lifting, and stabilizing Jim and Jennifer's basement within just one day!