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%!"
John's Waterproofing Co. is the premier waterproofing company serving in Oregon and southern Washington for almost 4 decades. We Specialize in Basement and Crawlspace Waterproofing and Repairs, we offer free inspections and estimates along with caring customer service. Contact our office today for your waterproofing needs!
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Tracy W on January 2025
John's Waterproofing Co. is the premier waterproofing company serving in Oregon and southern Washington for almost 4 decades. We Specialize in Basement and Crawlspace Waterproofing and Repairs, we offer free inspections and estimates along with caring customer service. Contact our office today for your waterproofing needs!
Epoxy Plus LLC, We are a company in the Willamette Valley. Our team has over 15 years of experience in epoxy flooring, polished concrete, concrete overlays and concrete repairs. We specialize in transforming ordinary concrete into a work of art with our concrete craftsmanship. Our experience provides high quality, durability, and eye catching concrete solutions for both residential and commercial contractors. Licensed. Bonded. CCB #251656
"Jake was courteous, on-time and on-budget. He's an extremely hard worker and we couldn't be happier with the results."
Tom L on October 2024
Epoxy Plus LLC, We are a company in the Willamette Valley. Our team has over 15 years of experience in epoxy flooring, polished concrete, concrete overlays and concrete repairs. We specialize in transforming ordinary concrete into a work of art with our concrete craftsmanship. Our experience provides high quality, durability, and eye catching concrete solutions for both residential and commercial contractors. Licensed. Bonded. CCB #251656
"Jake was courteous, on-time and on-budget. He's an extremely hard worker and we couldn't be happier with the results."
With over 10 years of experience, we specialize in a wide range of remodeling services and painting solutions. From complete home remodels to refreshing your living space with a new coat of paint, we handle it all. What we value the most customer satisfaction. We take immense pride in our workmanship and strive to deliver exceptional results. Our team has been in this line of work for over a decade, serving areas from Eugene to Portland. Whether you're looking for a small renovation or a major home transformation, our business is here to exceed your expectations.
With over 10 years of experience, we specialize in a wide range of remodeling services and painting solutions. From complete home remodels to refreshing your living space with a new coat of paint, we handle it all. What we value the most customer satisfaction. We take immense pride in our workmanship and strive to deliver exceptional results. Our team has been in this line of work for over a decade, serving areas from Eugene to Portland. Whether you're looking for a small renovation or a major home transformation, our business is here to exceed your expectations.
Residential contractor specializing in concrete flat work and foundations, dry rot repair, remodeling, windows and siding, fencing, decks and patios. Bringing top notch service day in and day out, one homeowner at a time.
Residential contractor specializing in concrete flat work and foundations, dry rot repair, remodeling, windows and siding, fencing, decks and patios. Bringing top notch service day in and day out, one homeowner at a time.
We offer a high-quality experience and we can tailor every job to what your home needs. We are dedicated to our service, and we believe our work will show this. Please call or click for a free estimate today!
"Eli did a fabulous job. He is a master craftsman with great attention to detail. He is thoughtful and deliberate in his approach, and the result is a deck that is gorgeous. Throughout the process, Eli communicated with us very well, and patiently answered all the questions we had. We would hire him for another project in a heartbeat. He absolutely deserves five out of five stars and if we’re possible to give more stars, we would!"
MICHAEL C on November 2023
We offer a high-quality experience and we can tailor every job to what your home needs. We are dedicated to our service, and we believe our work will show this. Please call or click for a free estimate today!
"Eli did a fabulous job. He is a master craftsman with great attention to detail. He is thoughtful and deliberate in his approach, and the result is a deck that is gorgeous. Throughout the process, Eli communicated with us very well, and patiently answered all the questions we had. We would hire him for another project in a heartbeat. He absolutely deserves five out of five stars and if we’re possible to give more stars, we would!"
LevelWorks Construction is a local owner-operated bussiness in Salem, OR. Owned by husband and wife who love what they do. 15+ years experience in concrete. We also do water managment, fencing and decking, siding windows and doors. We are always friendly and competitively priced. Question bids and advice are always free. Were here to help just give us a call.
LevelWorks Construction is a local owner-operated bussiness in Salem, OR. Owned by husband and wife who love what they do. 15+ years experience in concrete. We also do water managment, fencing and decking, siding windows and doors. We are always friendly and competitively priced. Question bids and advice are always free. Were here to help just give us a call.
This business provides quality services to its customers. Licensed and Bonded General Contractor Company
This business provides quality services to its customers. Licensed and Bonded General Contractor Company
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Patios questions, answered by experts
Sidewalks are concrete, not cement. Cement is merely an ingredient of concrete. To pour a sidewalk, driveway, or patio, you need to form the right mixture of concrete using cement, aggregates, and water. Pouring concrete requires special tools such as a concrete mixer, compactor, screeds, and floats. Unless you're pouring a small area, it's best to hire a concrete pro for a sidewalk or driveway project.
If you're only working with a gravel pad, and there is no concrete foundation, you might be able to upgrade to a concrete slab, but you’d have to speak with a professional concrete expert to confirm and get pricing. If you have a concrete foundation or cement block walls around the area where you want to build flooring, you might be able to pour a new concrete floor over the existing one to forgo repairs. Again, speak with a concrete expert or foundation company to see if this is an option.
While patio installation requires some heavy equipment to excavate the area and compact the soil, you can learn how to do a DIY patio installation and potentially save money versus hiring a pro to do the work. You should be familiar with taking measurements and doing calculations to determine the right amount of materials, and you’ll need to be comfortable working with the necessary equipment.
Building a new staircase can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the complexity of the design, materials, and whether an old one needs to be demolished. Straight staircases are quicker to build than curved or spiral staircases, which require more intricate design and precise measurements.
A 500-square-foot driveway can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $35,000, depending on the type of pavers you choose. Grass and concrete pavers are more affordable, while stone and cobblestone pavers are on the higher end of that price range. You’ll save some money by DIYing the installation, though we highly recommend sticking with a professional for this type of driveway installation.
The Siletz, OR homeowners’ guide to patio services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
