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TerraFirma Foundation Systems

13110 SW Wall Street
4.55(
218
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Approved Pro

TerraFirma Foundation Systems

13110 SW Wall Street
4.55(
218
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
96 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

Thousands of NW homeowners have trusted TerraFirma Foundation Systems to keep their homes safe, dry and stable since 2005. Nearly half of our business comes from referrals or repeat customers. We can help you too! TerraFirma is the NW expert in home foundations, basement and crawl space waterproofing, concrete leveling, and wall stabilization.

"I hired TerraFirma Foundation Systems to level my home, expecting a professional job with clear communication, but the entire experience has been incredibly disappointing and costly. From the start, I hired the company to level the floors in my home, specifically to address a nearly 3-inch dip in my kitchen area, a 13x10 room. Yet after they “completed the job,” I still have a 1.5-inch dip in the center of the kitchen, and a corner of my home/kitchen that sits half an inch higher than it should be (above 0%), creating a full inch rise from the living room to the kitchen. Now they’re saying that leveling the kitchen wasn’t included in the original scope, blaming the remaining dip on my kitchen island and fridge being “too heavy” and lacking proper support—an issue they failed to identify in the initial assessment. To properly address this problem, they’re now asking for an additional $7,500, claiming this work was never part of the original job. This feels like a classic bait-and-switch tactic, and I can’t help but feel taken advantage of. To make matters worse, I discovered that they used an uncalibrated machine during the initial leveling when installing, which raised my house over an inch more than necessary, causing significant damage that wasn’t there before. Partway through the lift, they even asked me to sign a waiver to get my house closer to 0% level, effectively absolving them of any damage caused. The technician stopped mid-lift to show me the damage that was already occurring and warned that more would likely follow if we continued. I agreed to proceed, trusting their assurances and assuming their equipment was properly calibrated. I even pointed out to the technician at the time that it did not look level, and he assured me the machine was correct. Now, they refuse to take any responsibility for the resulting damage, dismissing it as “standard” and providing terms within the contract absolving them—despite them overcorrecting the home. There were also repeated measurement discrepancies, with reports showing one reading and verbal statements/emails suggesting different levels. When I sought clarification, I received vague responses and empty apologies. After all this, and nearly $30,000 invested, my floor remains unleveled. The only resolution TerraFirma Foundation Systems has offered is for me to pay additional money to level the kitchen and to wait for the overcorrected area to “settle naturally”—a process that, according to their technician, could take anywhere from two months to ten years. I hired TerraFirma Foundation Systems to fully level my home, not to leave me with an incomplete job, inconsistent results, and vague promises. If you’re considering foundation work, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere—this company has left me with extensive damage, unexpected costs, and a significant amount of frustration."

Chuck G on November 2024

Thousands of NW homeowners have trusted TerraFirma Foundation Systems to keep their homes safe, dry and stable since 2005. Nearly half of our business comes from referrals or repeat customers. We can help you too! TerraFirma is the NW expert in home foundations, basement and crawl space waterproofing, concrete leveling, and wall stabilization.

"I hired TerraFirma Foundation Systems to level my home, expecting a professional job with clear communication, but the entire experience has been incredibly disappointing and costly. From the start, I hired the company to level the floors in my home, specifically to address a nearly 3-inch dip in my kitchen area, a 13x10 room. Yet after they “completed the job,” I still have a 1.5-inch dip in the center of the kitchen, and a corner of my home/kitchen that sits half an inch higher than it should be (above 0%), creating a full inch rise from the living room to the kitchen. Now they’re saying that leveling the kitchen wasn’t included in the original scope, blaming the remaining dip on my kitchen island and fridge being “too heavy” and lacking proper support—an issue they failed to identify in the initial assessment. To properly address this problem, they’re now asking for an additional $7,500, claiming this work was never part of the original job. This feels like a classic bait-and-switch tactic, and I can’t help but feel taken advantage of. To make matters worse, I discovered that they used an uncalibrated machine during the initial leveling when installing, which raised my house over an inch more than necessary, causing significant damage that wasn’t there before. Partway through the lift, they even asked me to sign a waiver to get my house closer to 0% level, effectively absolving them of any damage caused. The technician stopped mid-lift to show me the damage that was already occurring and warned that more would likely follow if we continued. I agreed to proceed, trusting their assurances and assuming their equipment was properly calibrated. I even pointed out to the technician at the time that it did not look level, and he assured me the machine was correct. Now, they refuse to take any responsibility for the resulting damage, dismissing it as “standard” and providing terms within the contract absolving them—despite them overcorrecting the home. There were also repeated measurement discrepancies, with reports showing one reading and verbal statements/emails suggesting different levels. When I sought clarification, I received vague responses and empty apologies. After all this, and nearly $30,000 invested, my floor remains unleveled. The only resolution TerraFirma Foundation Systems has offered is for me to pay additional money to level the kitchen and to wait for the overcorrected area to “settle naturally”—a process that, according to their technician, could take anywhere from two months to ten years. I hired TerraFirma Foundation Systems to fully level my home, not to leave me with an incomplete job, inconsistent results, and vague promises. If you’re considering foundation work, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere—this company has left me with extensive damage, unexpected costs, and a significant amount of frustration."

Chuck G on November 2024


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Sewell Built LLC

325 Northeast 18th Street
4.56(
9
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Approved Pro

Sewell Built LLC

325 Northeast 18th Street
4.56(
9
)
Approved Pro
78 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Looking for top-notch fencing services? Look no further! At Sewell Built LLC, we specialize in providing high-quality fencing solutions for homeowners. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Contact us today for all your fencing needs!

"Grayson was very knowledgeable and kind. He communicated well throughout the whole process and we love our new fence! Would highly recommend him to anyone."

Garrett L on April 2025

Looking for top-notch fencing services? Look no further! At Sewell Built LLC, we specialize in providing high-quality fencing solutions for homeowners. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Contact us today for all your fencing needs!

"Grayson was very knowledgeable and kind. He communicated well throughout the whole process and we love our new fence! Would highly recommend him to anyone."

Garrett L on April 2025


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Ram Jack West - Portland

9800 SE Fuller Rd
4.74(
68
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Approved Pro

Ram Jack West - Portland

9800 SE Fuller Rd
4.74(
68
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

At Ram Jack West, we treat customers with respect and care. If you notice cracks, damages, or other issues with your foundation, our team is ready to help. We have innovative systems that have been refined over our 40+ years of experience.

"Purchased a 1906 home in North Portland with an uneven foundation that had been patched for 60 years, but needed serious stabilization work. I contacted multiple foundation contractors in the greater-Portland area and Ram Jack was the only team that provided a full worse-case estimate that included everything that I may need to permanently stabilize the home's foundation. Other contractors' estimates were higher, omitted some of the features of Ram Jack's estimate, and involved greater excavation work around the home. While I was collecting estimates, I had multiple contractors check the levels on the house and could see the home was continuing to sink as much as half and inch in some areas within only a few months, so I knew I had to do something soon as the hotter summers are causing significant erosion to the clay soil in north portland. After paying the 50% down payment, I was quickly in touch with multiple project managers and structural engineers who were able to answer my questions as the work plan developed. I work from home and have two cats, so I was a bit worried about the noise and needing to leave at certain times during the work. Ramjack devised a plan of installing 12 helical piers from the basement and 2 outside for a small crawl space area as well as replacing most of the piers in the basement that had water damage. During the excavation and pier installation, I didn't have to leave my house at all, my cats were fine, none of the utilities ever needed to be turned off and none of the neighbors said they heard more than the hum of the generator outside; insane professionalism. The work team kept me informed at every step of the excavation and pier installation and was able to recover an inch of lift with only a few drywall cracks that I patched in a day. I could have gone further, but wanted to avoid any potential damage to the sewer pipes and stay within my budget. During the lifting, I was standing with the lead construction manager who kept me informed of every risk as we lifted the house bit by bit. During the excavation my basement looked insane with mounds of dirt everywhere, but the construction team cleaned everything flawlessly; all I had to do was a quick mop and the basement was good as new again. Overall had a great experience with RamJack; the 20 years in business shows, most everyone I dealt with had been working with them for years; the construction manager had been doing pier installation for 15 years. The work was expensive, but cheaper than the other local contractors, and certainly way cheaper than replacing the entire basement foundation. Ramjack was even able to take a few grand off the intitial worse-case estimate for solutions not needed. Glad I was able to repair my 120 year old home; here's to another 100 years. Big thanks to Pancho and Stephen, as well as the structural engineers and project managers; I'm very happy with the work."

Kevin S on March 2022

At Ram Jack West, we treat customers with respect and care. If you notice cracks, damages, or other issues with your foundation, our team is ready to help. We have innovative systems that have been refined over our 40+ years of experience.

"Purchased a 1906 home in North Portland with an uneven foundation that had been patched for 60 years, but needed serious stabilization work. I contacted multiple foundation contractors in the greater-Portland area and Ram Jack was the only team that provided a full worse-case estimate that included everything that I may need to permanently stabilize the home's foundation. Other contractors' estimates were higher, omitted some of the features of Ram Jack's estimate, and involved greater excavation work around the home. While I was collecting estimates, I had multiple contractors check the levels on the house and could see the home was continuing to sink as much as half and inch in some areas within only a few months, so I knew I had to do something soon as the hotter summers are causing significant erosion to the clay soil in north portland. After paying the 50% down payment, I was quickly in touch with multiple project managers and structural engineers who were able to answer my questions as the work plan developed. I work from home and have two cats, so I was a bit worried about the noise and needing to leave at certain times during the work. Ramjack devised a plan of installing 12 helical piers from the basement and 2 outside for a small crawl space area as well as replacing most of the piers in the basement that had water damage. During the excavation and pier installation, I didn't have to leave my house at all, my cats were fine, none of the utilities ever needed to be turned off and none of the neighbors said they heard more than the hum of the generator outside; insane professionalism. The work team kept me informed at every step of the excavation and pier installation and was able to recover an inch of lift with only a few drywall cracks that I patched in a day. I could have gone further, but wanted to avoid any potential damage to the sewer pipes and stay within my budget. During the lifting, I was standing with the lead construction manager who kept me informed of every risk as we lifted the house bit by bit. During the excavation my basement looked insane with mounds of dirt everywhere, but the construction team cleaned everything flawlessly; all I had to do was a quick mop and the basement was good as new again. Overall had a great experience with RamJack; the 20 years in business shows, most everyone I dealt with had been working with them for years; the construction manager had been doing pier installation for 15 years. The work was expensive, but cheaper than the other local contractors, and certainly way cheaper than replacing the entire basement foundation. Ramjack was even able to take a few grand off the intitial worse-case estimate for solutions not needed. Glad I was able to repair my 120 year old home; here's to another 100 years. Big thanks to Pancho and Stephen, as well as the structural engineers and project managers; I'm very happy with the work."

Kevin S on March 2022


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John's Waterproofing

219 Airport Rd
4.30(
240
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Approved Pro

John's Waterproofing

219 Airport Rd
4.30(
240
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
32 local quotes requested
51 years of experience

Since 1974, John's Waterproofing has been helping the PNW have dry and healthy homes. We specialize in below-grade waterproofing for crawlspaces and basements. In addition to this we also provide radon testing and mitigation, and humidity and mold control. We are proud to offer the best in the industry solutions to your homes waterproofing needs. Cost is determined by the job. CCB#15830 (503) 873-5650 [email protected]

"Chris and Joel were great, they were in and out and our water heater was rewired and sump pump wired in no time at all."

Dawn S on May 2025

Since 1974, John's Waterproofing has been helping the PNW have dry and healthy homes. We specialize in below-grade waterproofing for crawlspaces and basements. In addition to this we also provide radon testing and mitigation, and humidity and mold control. We are proud to offer the best in the industry solutions to your homes waterproofing needs. Cost is determined by the job. CCB#15830 (503) 873-5650 [email protected]

"Chris and Joel were great, they were in and out and our water heater was rewired and sump pump wired in no time at all."

Dawn S on May 2025


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IN YOUR HOME

16869 SW 65th Ave
4.59(
427
)
Approved Pro

IN YOUR HOME

16869 SW 65th Ave
4.59(
427
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
158 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

In Your Home was founded in 2003 with the goal of creating more beautiful, safer home environments that support people of all abilities. Our clients come from all walks of life and turn to us for our creative ideas and superior service quality. We specialize in: Universal design, Aging-in-place, Homes for multi-generational families, Accessibility enhancement, Small home repairs. Most work done by our own employees, we use license sub-contractors for electrical and plumbing work when needed. Award winning service and value. License OR CCB# 157737; WA YOUR*933KQ.

"Came next day. Got everything hung on walls. Absolutely love everything. Thank you"

Leslie E on March 2025

In Your Home was founded in 2003 with the goal of creating more beautiful, safer home environments that support people of all abilities. Our clients come from all walks of life and turn to us for our creative ideas and superior service quality. We specialize in: Universal design, Aging-in-place, Homes for multi-generational families, Accessibility enhancement, Small home repairs. Most work done by our own employees, we use license sub-contractors for electrical and plumbing work when needed. Award winning service and value. License OR CCB# 157737; WA YOUR*933KQ.

"Came next day. Got everything hung on walls. Absolutely love everything. Thank you"

Leslie E on March 2025


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ALEX FREDDI CONSTRUCTION LLC

9753 SW Appaloosa Pl
4.92(
299
)
Approved Pro

ALEX FREDDI CONSTRUCTION LLC

9753 SW Appaloosa Pl
4.92(
299
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

Alex Freddi Construction is a family-owned company, operating in the greater Portland area (excluding Washington) and specializing in residential remodeling. Our work includes full or partial kitchen and bathroom remodels, decks, fences, basements, flooring, tiling, painting, saunas and everything in between. We provide free design and layout ideas. Over the years we have built our reputation on quality, craftsmanship, honesty, and professionalism. We believe that communication and planning are key factors to a successful remodel. We work closely with families to complete their projects in a timely manner, efficiently, on budget, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment at all times. We will provide a reference list and a suppliers list in the Portland area, as well as access to photos of some of previous work with every free estimate. We are in the business of earning your trust!

"I highly recommend these folks. They are professional and caring. They've remodeled two bathrooms, built a deck, and completed repair work after a water back up in my laundry room. They care about meeting the customers needs. Easy to work with and very responsive."

Lisa M on December 2023

Alex Freddi Construction is a family-owned company, operating in the greater Portland area (excluding Washington) and specializing in residential remodeling. Our work includes full or partial kitchen and bathroom remodels, decks, fences, basements, flooring, tiling, painting, saunas and everything in between. We provide free design and layout ideas. Over the years we have built our reputation on quality, craftsmanship, honesty, and professionalism. We believe that communication and planning are key factors to a successful remodel. We work closely with families to complete their projects in a timely manner, efficiently, on budget, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment at all times. We will provide a reference list and a suppliers list in the Portland area, as well as access to photos of some of previous work with every free estimate. We are in the business of earning your trust!

"I highly recommend these folks. They are professional and caring. They've remodeled two bathrooms, built a deck, and completed repair work after a water back up in my laundry room. They care about meeting the customers needs. Easy to work with and very responsive."

Lisa M on December 2023


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Robin Renovation

701 W 30th St
4.77(
13
)
Approved Pro

Robin Renovation

701 W 30th St
4.77(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
55 local quotes requested

Robin Renovation believes in more than just construction. Family-owned and operated, we pride ourselves on producing a truly quality product, maintaining open and honest interactions with all customers, and empowering our employees to succeed both on and off the job site. While we specialize in bathroom and kitchen remodels, we offer full-service framing or finish carpentry, including tiling, drywall, window/door projects, cabinets, etc. overseen by formally-trained Journeyman carpenters with decades of on-the-job experience. The mission of Robin Renovation is to hire and train people of all backgrounds and to provide them with wages that will support home ownership and with the skills necessary to turn fixer uppers into dream homes. To us, community comes before profit, and we work hard to cultivate a work culture that encourages each employee to do things the right way and never to cut corners. We promise you will not find another remodeling company that cares about your home as much as we do. We’d be honored to work with you, so please reach out to us.

"We are so happy that we went with Isaiah and his team at Robin Renovation! The projects included new hardwood flooring in two rooms and on stairs, gas fireplace insert replacement, lots of tiling and drywall. All of the employees who came to our home did exceptional work along with being communicative, tidy and patient with our dogs. I received continual updates from scheduling manager Jodi who kept meticulous details about all of the simultaneous projects. The cost of the work was well worth it the quality. I highly recommended Robin Renovation for anyone needing renovations!"

Nicole A on January 2025

Robin Renovation believes in more than just construction. Family-owned and operated, we pride ourselves on producing a truly quality product, maintaining open and honest interactions with all customers, and empowering our employees to succeed both on and off the job site. While we specialize in bathroom and kitchen remodels, we offer full-service framing or finish carpentry, including tiling, drywall, window/door projects, cabinets, etc. overseen by formally-trained Journeyman carpenters with decades of on-the-job experience. The mission of Robin Renovation is to hire and train people of all backgrounds and to provide them with wages that will support home ownership and with the skills necessary to turn fixer uppers into dream homes. To us, community comes before profit, and we work hard to cultivate a work culture that encourages each employee to do things the right way and never to cut corners. We promise you will not find another remodeling company that cares about your home as much as we do. We’d be honored to work with you, so please reach out to us.

"We are so happy that we went with Isaiah and his team at Robin Renovation! The projects included new hardwood flooring in two rooms and on stairs, gas fireplace insert replacement, lots of tiling and drywall. All of the employees who came to our home did exceptional work along with being communicative, tidy and patient with our dogs. I received continual updates from scheduling manager Jodi who kept meticulous details about all of the simultaneous projects. The cost of the work was well worth it the quality. I highly recommended Robin Renovation for anyone needing renovations!"

Nicole A on January 2025


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Clear Water Construction Services

PO Box 23443
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro

Clear Water Construction Services

PO Box 23443
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
150 local quotes requested

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, remodel projects and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate.

"Amazing! Super quick and efficient and very kind to our talkative toddler."

Talisha J on January 2025

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, remodel projects and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate.

"Amazing! Super quick and efficient and very kind to our talkative toddler."

Talisha J on January 2025


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Marin VIP Builders, LLC

685 Southeast Belmont Street, Apartment 311
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Marin VIP Builders, LLC

685 Southeast Belmont Street, Apartment 311
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
42 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


Express Restoration LLC

1311 Northeast 134th Street
3.50(
2
)
Approved Pro

Express Restoration LLC

1311 Northeast 134th Street
3.50(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
20 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

We offer all sorts of flooring installation, we install hardwood, laminate flooring, vinyl flooring, carpet, tile everything and also formica counter tops. Express Flooring LLC is insured and bonded. We have been in business for 4 years as Express Flooring LLC, but our installers have over 20 years of experience all together. We stand behind our name as express flooring, we do the job fast, with quality. Not only do we offer installation, as well as all sorts of hardwood products, vinyl, laminate and formica products. We also install the product you provide. If you are doing a remodel, our team can help with making it easier by doing the demolition and installing your flooring, and countertop needs. We are also a general contractor, and are qualified to do residential remodeling. From start to finish, we will take care of every need you have. With quality, and express service, our crew will be in and out in no time! Our prices on all types of installations are competitive, and we work with your budget. We are an honest and reliable company that has grown fast in the last 4 years. We are well recognized in the Seattle area by Polygon Homes, Macadam Floor & Design, and other builders around the puget sound. We are fairly new to the PDX, but bring a lot of experience from a bigger growing city (Seattle). We look forward to completing your flooring needs, as well as helping you with all your remodeling needs!

"I got 3 bids on painting the interior of my home - all where wildly outrageous - Val cam in with a reasonable bid and did exceptional work. This was the best contractor experience I’ve ever had."

James P on September 2024

We offer all sorts of flooring installation, we install hardwood, laminate flooring, vinyl flooring, carpet, tile everything and also formica counter tops. Express Flooring LLC is insured and bonded. We have been in business for 4 years as Express Flooring LLC, but our installers have over 20 years of experience all together. We stand behind our name as express flooring, we do the job fast, with quality. Not only do we offer installation, as well as all sorts of hardwood products, vinyl, laminate and formica products. We also install the product you provide. If you are doing a remodel, our team can help with making it easier by doing the demolition and installing your flooring, and countertop needs. We are also a general contractor, and are qualified to do residential remodeling. From start to finish, we will take care of every need you have. With quality, and express service, our crew will be in and out in no time! Our prices on all types of installations are competitive, and we work with your budget. We are an honest and reliable company that has grown fast in the last 4 years. We are well recognized in the Seattle area by Polygon Homes, Macadam Floor & Design, and other builders around the puget sound. We are fairly new to the PDX, but bring a lot of experience from a bigger growing city (Seattle). We look forward to completing your flooring needs, as well as helping you with all your remodeling needs!

"I got 3 bids on painting the interior of my home - all where wildly outrageous - Val cam in with a reasonable bid and did exceptional work. This was the best contractor experience I’ve ever had."

James P on September 2024

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Basement Leak Repair questions, answered by experts

Yes, water and water vapor can seep through cracks in your basement floor, which means you should address all basement floor cracks, even if they don’t indicate structural issues. Sealing settling cracks and shrinkage cracks is a good idea to keep water and moisture outside where it belongs. Doing so can improve your indoor air quality, reduce the risk of mold growth, make your home more comfortable, and help prevent pest infestation.

The least expensive basement waterproofing methods include grading soil away from your home, installing downspout extenders on your gutter system, and applying a waterproof paint on the interior of the foundation walls. Installing a French drain is a relatively inexpensive method if you do the work yourself, although it’s labor-intensive and can be challenging to install properly.

To ensure your basement walls are waterproof, it's crucial to address any existing moisture issues before finishing. Inspect for signs of water seepage, such as dampness or discoloration, and repair any leaks or cracks. Install a vapor barrier to prevent moisture from penetrating the walls, and consider waterproofing paints or coatings.

Proper drainage systems, such as interior or exterior waterproofing, can also be beneficial.

In many cases, yes, a damp basement can be bad for your health. Not only can damp air affect your lungs, but it can promote mold growth and pest infestation. Mold spores can be dangerous to breathe in, as can waste particles from insects and rodents attracted to the moisture. Damp, moldy air can also move up into your living area. As such, it’s crucial to fix any basement moisture problems as soon as they crop up.

Trench drains have a bit of a reputation as being difficult to clean, so if there’s a massive rainstorm that leads to a lot of debris and gunk getting stuck in the drain, you’ll spend extra time cleaning it out. Plus, you definitely need to regularly clean the drain, heavy rainstorms or not, to keep it in good condition, adding an extra step to your cleaning to-do list.

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