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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
98 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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Secure Seismic, LLC

PO Box 2107
5.00(
17
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•Approved Pro

Secure Seismic, LLC

PO Box 2107
5.00(
17
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"I hired Secure Seismic to do a retrofit of my single story ranch built in the 1970s. Though I'm in the southern Willamette Valley and a ways from Portland, Daryl came down to give me a free estimate. Secure Seismic came in below their competitors and Daryl discusssd the plan with me in depth. Based upon the quality of the reviews, I hired Secure Seismic. They scheduled out within a couple of weeks. Johny the foreman kept me on the loop while they were at my house. They completed the job within a day and left the site clean. Pieces of drywall cut for access in the garage were thoughtfully replaced and will take little effort to clean up. Thanks for great work! I already sleep a little better knowing that my house will likely be okay when the big one hits."

Michael S on April 2024

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"I hired Secure Seismic to do a retrofit of my single story ranch built in the 1970s. Though I'm in the southern Willamette Valley and a ways from Portland, Daryl came down to give me a free estimate. Secure Seismic came in below their competitors and Daryl discusssd the plan with me in depth. Based upon the quality of the reviews, I hired Secure Seismic. They scheduled out within a couple of weeks. Johny the foreman kept me on the loop while they were at my house. They completed the job within a day and left the site clean. Pieces of drywall cut for access in the garage were thoughtfully replaced and will take little effort to clean up. Thanks for great work! I already sleep a little better knowing that my house will likely be okay when the big one hits."

Michael S on April 2024

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TerraFirma Foundation Systems

13110 SW Wall Street
4.60(
62
)
•Approved Pro

TerraFirma Foundation Systems

13110 SW Wall Street
4.60(
62
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
81 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.

"We needed some posts in our basement replaced with proper footings. TerraFirma was quick to respond and quick to do the work. We are very happy with the result and would recommend."

Nicole C on December 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.

"We needed some posts in our basement replaced with proper footings. TerraFirma was quick to respond and quick to do the work. We are very happy with the result and would recommend."

Nicole C on December 2024

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On Level Services

20781 W Jordan Rd
No reviews yet

On Level Services

20781 W Jordan Rd
No reviews yet
29 years of experience

Primary service is the re-leveling of Mobile Homes and the repair and refurbishing of Mobile Home foundations. Since Angies list doesn't offer this business category as an option I had to list other categories that got close.

Primary service is the re-leveling of Mobile Homes and the repair and refurbishing of Mobile Home foundations. Since Angies list doesn't offer this business category as an option I had to list other categories that got close.

4 C's Company Inc

3010 Brown Rd NE
2.00(
1
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4 C's Company Inc

3010 Brown Rd NE
2.00(
1
)
Customers say: Super punctual
31 years of experience

4C's Company, Inc. has been serving Salem, OR and the Willamette Valley area since 1994. We specialize in everything from conventional additions to complete interior or exterior remodels and everything in between. Whether you are in need of door and window replacement or a foundation to save an hold house or building, we can take care of you. Some of the services we specialize in include: Major home additions Whole house remodels Office remodels Excavation Foundation replacement or repair Historic building restoration Door and window replacement Site work for Manufactured homes Decks, patios and porches Roofs Dry rot repair Insect damage repair Disaster repair (water, fire, storm) At 4C's Company Inc., We can handle those special jobs that you just have to have right. If you are interested in something that is a little beyond the ordinary, give us a call!

4C's Company, Inc. has been serving Salem, OR and the Willamette Valley area since 1994. We specialize in everything from conventional additions to complete interior or exterior remodels and everything in between. Whether you are in need of door and window replacement or a foundation to save an hold house or building, we can take care of you. Some of the services we specialize in include: Major home additions Whole house remodels Office remodels Excavation Foundation replacement or repair Historic building restoration Door and window replacement Site work for Manufactured homes Decks, patios and porches Roofs Dry rot repair Insect damage repair Disaster repair (water, fire, storm) At 4C's Company Inc., We can handle those special jobs that you just have to have right. If you are interested in something that is a little beyond the ordinary, give us a call!

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RP Builders Construction

P.O. Box 1574
No reviews yet

RP Builders Construction

P.O. Box 1574
No reviews yet
21 years of experience

Contact Robert, with RP Builders Construction for all you residential and commercial Projects you have. "No Job To Small, We do it All!" Also check us out at ANGIES LIST. OFFICE: 541-270-6860 FAX: 541-563-6894 SOME OF THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE: INSURANCE CLAIM WORK, KITHEN AND BATH REMODELS, COMMERCIAL REMODELS. NEW CONSTRUCTION, DOORS AND WINDOWS, ROOFING & ROOF REPAIR. DRYWALL WORK NEW AND REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE REPAIR AND RESTORATION. MOLD AND MOSS REMOVAL, POWERWASHING. HARDWOOD, LAMINATE, TILE FLOORING. DECKS & PATIOS. CARPENTRY ROUGH & FINISH. FRAMING WOOD & STEAL. JUST A FEW OF THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE THANKS FOR CHECKING US OUT, LOOKING FOWARD TO TALKING TO YOU.

Contact Robert, with RP Builders Construction for all you residential and commercial Projects you have. "No Job To Small, We do it All!" Also check us out at ANGIES LIST. OFFICE: 541-270-6860 FAX: 541-563-6894 SOME OF THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE: INSURANCE CLAIM WORK, KITHEN AND BATH REMODELS, COMMERCIAL REMODELS. NEW CONSTRUCTION, DOORS AND WINDOWS, ROOFING & ROOF REPAIR. DRYWALL WORK NEW AND REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE REPAIR AND RESTORATION. MOLD AND MOSS REMOVAL, POWERWASHING. HARDWOOD, LAMINATE, TILE FLOORING. DECKS & PATIOS. CARPENTRY ROUGH & FINISH. FRAMING WOOD & STEAL. JUST A FEW OF THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE THANKS FOR CHECKING US OUT, LOOKING FOWARD TO TALKING TO YOU.

Kase Construction Inc

PO Box 1276
No reviews yet

Kase Construction Inc

PO Box 1276
No reviews yet
28 years of experience

Kase Construction Inc. has served The Columbia River Gorge in Oregon & Washington since 1997. We specialize in High performance, healthy homes & commercial buildings. In addition we have many remodel, renovation & addition projects under our belts. Our company has been built on our clients success. We strongly believe in a team approach to our projects & are proud of the fact that our clients are friends as well as repeat customers.

Kase Construction Inc. has served The Columbia River Gorge in Oregon & Washington since 1997. We specialize in High performance, healthy homes & commercial buildings. In addition we have many remodel, renovation & addition projects under our belts. Our company has been built on our clients success. We strongly believe in a team approach to our projects & are proud of the fact that our clients are friends as well as repeat customers.

Thaddeus Ruyer, Architect

14682 NW Cornell Rd
No reviews yet

Thaddeus Ruyer, Architect

14682 NW Cornell Rd
No reviews yet
29 years of experience

Full service Architecture, Engineering and Planning Graphics Design, Signage and Store Front Kitchen, Bathroom, Additions and General Remodel Real Estate Adivisory and Consulting, Forensics Consulting

Full service Architecture, Engineering and Planning Graphics Design, Signage and Store Front Kitchen, Bathroom, Additions and General Remodel Real Estate Adivisory and Consulting, Forensics Consulting

Permit-It, LLC

PO Box 998
1.00(
1
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Permit-It, LLC

PO Box 998
1.00(
1
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Customers say: Terrific value
25 years of experience

Permit-It.com is a full service construction and development consulting company. We are a group of designers, architects, engineers and permit expediters. With over 15 years of experience in jurisdiction throughout the United State we make getting your project ready to build easy by doing all the leg work for you up front. We then take your completely prepared documents to the permitting office and process them for you. Our focus is to provide accurate and timely information.....every time! Experience and experts at all levels. With Permit-It.com you can relax knowing that you will have a team dedicated to meeting your goals allowing you to complete the project on time, in less time, every time.

Permit-It.com is a full service construction and development consulting company. We are a group of designers, architects, engineers and permit expediters. With over 15 years of experience in jurisdiction throughout the United State we make getting your project ready to build easy by doing all the leg work for you up front. We then take your completely prepared documents to the permitting office and process them for you. Our focus is to provide accurate and timely information.....every time! Experience and experts at all levels. With Permit-It.com you can relax knowing that you will have a team dedicated to meeting your goals allowing you to complete the project on time, in less time, every time.

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Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

Hearing or feeling vibrations in your house can be unsettling, but there are a few possible causes for a vibrating noise in your wall or floor. Light bulbs and fixtures, circuit breakers, loose pipes, or faulty wiring could all cause vibrations. If you’re not sure what’s causing the vibrations, you can call a contractor to assess your home and narrow down the cause.

Grounding is a great first step to prevent electrical shock, but you can take it further with GFCI outlets and AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters). In particular, AFCIs help protect against the type of electrical arcs that cause fires, like if a mouse chews on a wire or your laptop starts overheating at the wall. These are required in some areas of your home.

It is not advisable to try to retrofit your home without the expertise of a professional. These projects usually require a consultation with a structural engineer and a plumber for any gas-related adjustments. Working with a professional earthquake retrofitting contractor is the best way to ensure that any structural work done to your home will help protect you and your family.

Earthquake retrofitting can increase your home value, making it a great return on investment. This feature is especially valuable in areas prone to earthquakes. Besides the increased safety value (not only for your family but for the next family who moves in), earthquake retrofitting also helps lower homeowners insurance rates. In addition, having your home earthquake retrofitted can make it easier to get a home loan since they are considered lower risk.

Almost all new buildings in California need an earthquake shut-off valve. The requirements for an earthquake gas shut-off valve (and who can install it) depend on where you live. For example, according to the Los Angeles Municipal Code, you’re required to hire a licensed contractor to install one whenever you build, sell, or renovate a home. Check with your local building department for your city’s laws on installing, permitting, and inspecting earthquake shut-off valves.

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