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Avatar for TerraFirma Foundation Systems

TerraFirma Foundation Systems

7700 N Old Highway 99
5.00(
7
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•Approved Pro

TerraFirma Foundation Systems

7700 N Old Highway 99
5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
41 local quotes requested

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.

"They were great. They had a great communication. They exceeded our expectations."

Rachel K on February 2021

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.

"They were great. They had a great communication. They exceeded our expectations."

Rachel K on February 2021

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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

761 NE Garden Valley Blvd.
4.54(
68
)
•Approved Pro

TerraFirma Foundation Systems

761 NE Garden Valley Blvd.
4.54(
68
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
63 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.

"Walt is an amazingly kind and wonderful man, would recommend him 100%!"

Kelly W on October 2025

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.

"Walt is an amazingly kind and wonderful man, would recommend him 100%!"

Kelly W on October 2025

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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RickSutterBuilders Inc

542 Wayne Dr N
5.00(
6
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RickSutterBuilders Inc

542 Wayne Dr N
5.00(
6
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a licensed family owned and operated business based on faith and integrity. We take pride in our craft and enjoy using our experience to our clients advantage. We specialize In siding installation, decking, fencing, framing structures, and remodeling. We know that times can be tough, and people need to save money when they can. We offer free, thorough estimates that will give you a comprehensive proposal for your project. No matter the size or scale, we'll take the time to discuss your project, present you with options, and establish a budget and timeline so there are no surprises along the way. RickSutterBuilders is now accepting all major credit cards through Paypal.

"They did exactly what I asked them to do. They stayed exactly on budget and it was a good experience."

Joshua D on August 2019

We are a licensed family owned and operated business based on faith and integrity. We take pride in our craft and enjoy using our experience to our clients advantage. We specialize In siding installation, decking, fencing, framing structures, and remodeling. We know that times can be tough, and people need to save money when they can. We offer free, thorough estimates that will give you a comprehensive proposal for your project. No matter the size or scale, we'll take the time to discuss your project, present you with options, and establish a budget and timeline so there are no surprises along the way. RickSutterBuilders is now accepting all major credit cards through Paypal.

"They did exactly what I asked them to do. They stayed exactly on budget and it was a good experience."

Joshua D on August 2019

MSS Engineering

215 NW 4th St.
No reviews yet

MSS Engineering

215 NW 4th St.
No reviews yet
54 years of experience

MSS, ENGINEERING, INC. . . . Provides a broad range of services in the following areas: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Surveying, and Land Use Planning. We are a small firm committed to personalized attention.

MSS, ENGINEERING, INC. . . . Provides a broad range of services in the following areas: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Surveying, and Land Use Planning. We are a small firm committed to personalized attention.

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

Sunlight Solar Energy, Inc. (Portland)

402 S. Beavercreek Rd
4.33(
6
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Sunlight Solar Energy, Inc. (Portland)

402 S. Beavercreek Rd
4.33(
6
)
Customers say: Terrific value
37 years of experience

Sunlight Solar Energy, Inc is committed to providing our Oregon and Washington customers with the highest quality grid-tied solar electric, solar hot water, solar pool, radiant floor, and electric vehicle charging station installations for homes or business. We are proud to be a SunPower Premier Dealer and to offer SunPower components to our customers. Sunlight Solar provides a professional system design and installation experience, complete with excellent communication, and timely follow-up.

"A warning to anyone considering using Sunlight Solar Energy of Bend Oregon. I had a small system installed on my home in Colorado TWO years ago; a location they no longer service. They installed the system on my roof which was 18 years old, and not in the correct condition ( of which I was unaware) to accept panels as the roof was not well ventilated because of short cuts in the building process. The damage was obvious to every single roofing contractor that came to look at it. I could not detect the damage because the pitch of the roof is extreme. After calling several other reputable solar companies, they all made clear it is an industry standard to not install a roof older than 10 years and all companies advise homeowners to have the roof checked first before installing panels. Never once did Ryan Campbell the installer speak to me about the condition of the roof, which had many years worth of damage. His goal was to get the panels up, take my money and disappear. And disappear they did. Ryan's number disconnected, and the Colorado website page for Sunlight has one digit off so that you can't reach anyone that way either. I did however find a way to contact Paul, the president of the company, and ask for help in getting the panels de-installed and reinstalled after the roof gets replaced (on my dime) given they did not discuss the roof with me prior to install. He first agreed to help me by finding a solar company to take the panels down ( a cherry picker is required because it it so steep $$$$$$) and then refused to help at all a few days later. As someone who runs a small business, I am disgusted. I would never treat a customer this way. As a homeowner, and a professor of environmental sociology who professes the value of solar, I am enraged. This company is awful. Steer as far clear of them as you can. There are other companies deserving of your business."

Eileen S on March 2024

Sunlight Solar Energy, Inc is committed to providing our Oregon and Washington customers with the highest quality grid-tied solar electric, solar hot water, solar pool, radiant floor, and electric vehicle charging station installations for homes or business. We are proud to be a SunPower Premier Dealer and to offer SunPower components to our customers. Sunlight Solar provides a professional system design and installation experience, complete with excellent communication, and timely follow-up.

"A warning to anyone considering using Sunlight Solar Energy of Bend Oregon. I had a small system installed on my home in Colorado TWO years ago; a location they no longer service. They installed the system on my roof which was 18 years old, and not in the correct condition ( of which I was unaware) to accept panels as the roof was not well ventilated because of short cuts in the building process. The damage was obvious to every single roofing contractor that came to look at it. I could not detect the damage because the pitch of the roof is extreme. After calling several other reputable solar companies, they all made clear it is an industry standard to not install a roof older than 10 years and all companies advise homeowners to have the roof checked first before installing panels. Never once did Ryan Campbell the installer speak to me about the condition of the roof, which had many years worth of damage. His goal was to get the panels up, take my money and disappear. And disappear they did. Ryan's number disconnected, and the Colorado website page for Sunlight has one digit off so that you can't reach anyone that way either. I did however find a way to contact Paul, the president of the company, and ask for help in getting the panels de-installed and reinstalled after the roof gets replaced (on my dime) given they did not discuss the roof with me prior to install. He first agreed to help me by finding a solar company to take the panels down ( a cherry picker is required because it it so steep $$$$$$) and then refused to help at all a few days later. As someone who runs a small business, I am disgusted. I would never treat a customer this way. As a homeowner, and a professor of environmental sociology who professes the value of solar, I am enraged. This company is awful. Steer as far clear of them as you can. There are other companies deserving of your business."

Eileen S on March 2024

WESTERN CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS

3124 Blossom Dr NE
4.85(
26
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WESTERN CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS

3124 Blossom Dr NE
4.85(
26
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Not a franchise, Family owned and operated since 1987. CCB# 94222, Serving the entire NW. FREE Estimates/ Inspections. Western Construction Systems LLC. is a locally owned, family owned and operated specialty construction company serving the entire north-west. WCS LLC. Prides its self in high quality work which is micro-managed by highly trained crews to ensure the highest level of confidant work. WCS LLC. Has also worked internationally in South America and currently has crews in Haiti. We have worked as far south as El Salvador and as far north as Alaska. We are able to attend to small residential job as well as large industrial projects.

"Western Construction Systems came out and did exceptional work at my house! They went above and beyond my expectations! They were friendly, professional, and hard-working! They took care of all the issues that I had concerns with and then some! Their prices were fair, especially for the high quality of work that they did! I know I pestered them with questions, but they were patient every single time. Before I contacted them to have the work done, I had high anxiety about the drainage issues. When they were finished, I felt confident that there were no more issues. Peace of mind is priceless!"

Robyn S on August 2022

Not a franchise, Family owned and operated since 1987. CCB# 94222, Serving the entire NW. FREE Estimates/ Inspections. Western Construction Systems LLC. is a locally owned, family owned and operated specialty construction company serving the entire north-west. WCS LLC. Prides its self in high quality work which is micro-managed by highly trained crews to ensure the highest level of confidant work. WCS LLC. Has also worked internationally in South America and currently has crews in Haiti. We have worked as far south as El Salvador and as far north as Alaska. We are able to attend to small residential job as well as large industrial projects.

"Western Construction Systems came out and did exceptional work at my house! They went above and beyond my expectations! They were friendly, professional, and hard-working! They took care of all the issues that I had concerns with and then some! Their prices were fair, especially for the high quality of work that they did! I know I pestered them with questions, but they were patient every single time. Before I contacted them to have the work done, I had high anxiety about the drainage issues. When they were finished, I felt confident that there were no more issues. Peace of mind is priceless!"

Robyn S on August 2022

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Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

Even if you invested in the cost of a gas shut-off valve for your oven and other appliances, it’s a good idea to add a seismic shut-off valve as an extra safety measure. 

Gas shut-off valves for appliances are manual, meaning someone has to cut off the flow of gas. This leaves room for error, as you might not be home or might be too distracted to think about gas lines during an earthquake. An earthquake valve is automatic and will protect your home from gas-related disasters in the event of an earthquake.

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.

Some cities or states may require you to have an earthquake gas shut-off valve. Your insurance provider may also have requirements for installing this valve. Even if you don’t have to have one by law, it’s wise to have a natural gas plumber install one anyway. These devices can be lifesaving and prevent fires or explosions in the event of a gas leak.

A home with proper earthquake retrofitting can sustain minimal damage in earthquakes of up to 7.0 magnitude, although risks are higher based on how close and deep the earthquake is. A home closer to the earthquake epicenter will sustain greater damage, especially if the earthquake is closer to the surface of the Earth, but retrofitting can help minimize the risk of injuries.

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.

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