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.
"will review after job is complete"
Gerald W on February 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.
"will review after job is complete"
Gerald W on February 2025
We are committed to understanding your unique needs and creating a plan to deliver a quality finished project. We pride ourselves on exceptional communication to provide understanding of all variables. In the PNW, drainage is the name of the game. We take on a variety of projects from preparing the site to build, to horse arena drainage systems, to septic system install. We are seasoned in working with utilities for power, water septic and to deliver to the site. As well as road building. Feel free to call with questions or concerns to ensure a good fit for all. 503830848
"I would give Andrew highest marks in every catagory; communication, holding to his schedule, level of expertise and quality of work."
Frank G on December 2024
We are committed to understanding your unique needs and creating a plan to deliver a quality finished project. We pride ourselves on exceptional communication to provide understanding of all variables. In the PNW, drainage is the name of the game. We take on a variety of projects from preparing the site to build, to horse arena drainage systems, to septic system install. We are seasoned in working with utilities for power, water septic and to deliver to the site. As well as road building. Feel free to call with questions or concerns to ensure a good fit for all. 503830848
"I would give Andrew highest marks in every catagory; communication, holding to his schedule, level of expertise and quality of work."
Frank G on December 2024
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you
"The work was completed in a timely manner, They were professional ,and work through the rain . I was happy they came out to complete the job."
Peter R on April 2025
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you
"The work was completed in a timely manner, They were professional ,and work through the rain . I was happy they came out to complete the job."
Peter R on April 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 education@johnswaterproofing.com
"Cory and David were awesome. From beginning to finish, they were hard working, precise and excellent. I would absolutely have them work for me gizn."
Kathy B on October 2022
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 education@johnswaterproofing.com
"Cory and David were awesome. From beginning to finish, they were hard working, precise and excellent. I would absolutely have them work for me gizn."
Kathy B on October 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. Additional contact: Kenneth Marquardt.
"This contractor is highly skilled in their trade. From the top of the organization to the bottom of the organization, everyone was courteous, attentive, and professional. Their work was deployed quickly and well organized. Over the past decade, my organization has completed fourteen (14) complex and successful stabilization of foundations. As needs arise, we will likely continue to work in collaboration with Ram Jack West."
Frank G on July 2023
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. Additional contact: Kenneth Marquardt.
"This contractor is highly skilled in their trade. From the top of the organization to the bottom of the organization, everyone was courteous, attentive, and professional. Their work was deployed quickly and well organized. Over the past decade, my organization has completed fourteen (14) complex and successful stabilization of foundations. As needs arise, we will likely continue to work in collaboration with Ram Jack West."
Frank G on July 2023
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
We are a landscape company who specializes in installing pavers, retaining walls, plants, sod, outdoor lighting, and 3D Designs We take pride in our work and strive to do more for less!
"Miguel and his staff were amazing they did a great job, cleaned up at the end of each day. Miguel’s design work was amazing. He took my ideas and executed them better than I could have imagined. The lighting was a great addition to the design. I absolutely love the work that was done!!!"
Carol R on November 2023
We are a landscape company who specializes in installing pavers, retaining walls, plants, sod, outdoor lighting, and 3D Designs We take pride in our work and strive to do more for less!
"Miguel and his staff were amazing they did a great job, cleaned up at the end of each day. Miguel’s design work was amazing. He took my ideas and executed them better than I could have imagined. The lighting was a great addition to the design. I absolutely love the work that was done!!!"
Carol R on November 2023
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 Olson 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 Olson K on February 2021
We take great pride in 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 start to completion of a project.
"The lawn looks beautiful. They are always on time and get right to work. They also graveled my driveway, carport, and did an excellent job. I highly recommend them."
June H on July 2024
We take great pride in 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 start to completion of a project.
"The lawn looks beautiful. They are always on time and get right to work. They also graveled my driveway, carport, and did an excellent job. I highly recommend them."
June H on July 2024
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"Just great. Jose has been mowing my lawn for a couple of years now, and I appreciate his work ethic, congeniality and flexibility. I highly recommend him!"
Craig De Madrone c on December 2023
Looking for top-notch lawn care in Salem and Corvallis? Look no further than Jose's Lawn Service. With our expertise in greenhouses and nurseries, we'll transform your outdoor space into a beautiful oasis. Contact us today for all your lawn care needs!
"Just great. Jose has been mowing my lawn for a couple of years now, and I appreciate his work ethic, congeniality and flexibility. I highly recommend him!"
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Absolutely. You can combine drainage installation with many other kinds of projects, such as building a new home, constructing a major addition, or installing an irrigation system. Since excavation is already underway, combining tasks can save you time and money by minimizing labor and material expenses and ensuring seamless integration of multiple systems.
Make sure your contractor is licensed and insured by checking their credentials. Ask for a detailed written estimate outlining every aspect of your drainage system, including how they plan to address specific problem areas in your yard. You can also ask if they have a warranty for their work. Additionally, review customer feedback to confirm the quality of their work.
It depends on your specific water management needs. A French drain is a passive system that redirects water away from your home without mechanical assistance. A sump pump actively removes water when it reaches a certain level. Often, using both systems together provides the best defense against water intrusion, but a pro can give you specific advice for your home and yard.