At Josh Lowe’s Dr. Energy Saver, we specialize in fixing uncomfortable homes and improving energy efficiency for homeowners and businesses across Oregon. Since 2006, we’ve helped countless customers reduce energy costs and enjoy more comfortable living spaces with our expert home energy solutions. Our Comprehensive Energy-Saving Services Include: Home Insulation: From the crawl space to the attic, we provide professional insulation services to improve your home's comfort and energy efficiency. Crawl Space Encapsulation: Seal out moisture and improve air quality with our advanced crawl space encapsulation solutions. Air Sealing: Prevent drafts and energy loss by sealing gaps and leaks throughout your home. Duct Sealing & Repair: Enhance your HVAC system’s efficiency and improve airflow with our duct sealing and repair services. Weatherization: Protect your home from the elements and reduce energy waste with our weatherization solutions.
"The project was so much more than the choices allowed above, This was an out with the old and in with the new insulation ,vapor barrier, and much more in the crawl space of my home. Brendon and his crew of Ricardo, Cyrus and Keidren did an excellent job making my crawlspace looking like new despite this somewhat challenging project. Brandon kept me informed daily of the work that would be done and patiently answered any questions I had, All of them were friendly, kind and respectful of me and my property. Also, a shout out to Courtney in the office for her courteous manner in answering my questions . All on all, a great experience with Dr Energy Saver from the estimate visit to the finish of the project. project!"
Joyce D on November 2024
At Josh Lowe’s Dr. Energy Saver, we specialize in fixing uncomfortable homes and improving energy efficiency for homeowners and businesses across Oregon. Since 2006, we’ve helped countless customers reduce energy costs and enjoy more comfortable living spaces with our expert home energy solutions. Our Comprehensive Energy-Saving Services Include: Home Insulation: From the crawl space to the attic, we provide professional insulation services to improve your home's comfort and energy efficiency. Crawl Space Encapsulation: Seal out moisture and improve air quality with our advanced crawl space encapsulation solutions. Air Sealing: Prevent drafts and energy loss by sealing gaps and leaks throughout your home. Duct Sealing & Repair: Enhance your HVAC system’s efficiency and improve airflow with our duct sealing and repair services. Weatherization: Protect your home from the elements and reduce energy waste with our weatherization solutions.
"The project was so much more than the choices allowed above, This was an out with the old and in with the new insulation ,vapor barrier, and much more in the crawl space of my home. Brendon and his crew of Ricardo, Cyrus and Keidren did an excellent job making my crawlspace looking like new despite this somewhat challenging project. Brandon kept me informed daily of the work that would be done and patiently answered any questions I had, All of them were friendly, kind and respectful of me and my property. Also, a shout out to Courtney in the office for her courteous manner in answering my questions . All on all, a great experience with Dr Energy Saver from the estimate visit to the finish of the project. project!"
Joyce D on November 2024
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!
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Tracy W on January 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.
"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
Thousands of NW homeowners have trusted Foundations First Northwest 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! Foundations First is the NW expert in home foundations, basement and crawl space waterproofing, concrete leveling, and wall stabilization.
"I contacted Foundations First NorthWest and a couple of other contractors when an inspection revealed some foundation settling and crawl space damage. I chose Foundations First to make the repairs because they included more work, and at a lower price, than their competitors. I can't say enough about how professional everyone at Foundations First NorthWest was, from the first meeting with the sales rep to the constant communication with office staff throughout the project. Every step was completed without a hitch -- getting permits, engineering, the repair work and county inspections. The work crews worked quickly and efficiently on both the installation of stabilizing foundation piers, and also on the crawl space repairs. And they left the work areas in a very clean condition. I highly recommend Foundations First!"
Paul M on May 2025
Thousands of NW homeowners have trusted Foundations First Northwest 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! Foundations First is the NW expert in home foundations, basement and crawl space waterproofing, concrete leveling, and wall stabilization.
"I contacted Foundations First NorthWest and a couple of other contractors when an inspection revealed some foundation settling and crawl space damage. I chose Foundations First to make the repairs because they included more work, and at a lower price, than their competitors. I can't say enough about how professional everyone at Foundations First NorthWest was, from the first meeting with the sales rep to the constant communication with office staff throughout the project. Every step was completed without a hitch -- getting permits, engineering, the repair work and county inspections. The work crews worked quickly and efficiently on both the installation of stabilizing foundation piers, and also on the crawl space repairs. And they left the work areas in a very clean condition. I highly recommend Foundations First!"
Paul M on May 2025
Legacy Building And Developments LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We also offer financing if needed! Pouring into our community and youth Development programs, we as a small well experienced family based business have supported over 200 youth to develop trade skills and youth leadership.
"The job was perfect! I would hire them again."
Shellena B on May 2025
Legacy Building And Developments LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We also offer financing if needed! Pouring into our community and youth Development programs, we as a small well experienced family based business have supported over 200 youth to develop trade skills and youth leadership.
"The job was perfect! I would hire them again."
Shellena B on May 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.
"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
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Concrete work, 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! Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Sesi’s team did an awesome job. New path looks great!"
Adam F on June 2025
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Concrete work, 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! Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Sesi’s team did an awesome job. New path looks great!"
Adam F on June 2025
I have been doing concrete work for 13 years. Something that I am very passionate about and love to do. I am licensed, insured and bonded owner operated. This is how I provide for my family and take pride in it. I offer quality, professional services at affordable prices. My goal is to have happy customers. When you are happy, I am happy.
"It looks beautiful! Richard and his crew were professional and personable. Very happy with the work and would definitely hire him again for other projects!"
Jackie C on July 2024
I have been doing concrete work for 13 years. Something that I am very passionate about and love to do. I am licensed, insured and bonded owner operated. This is how I provide for my family and take pride in it. I offer quality, professional services at affordable prices. My goal is to have happy customers. When you are happy, I am happy.
"It looks beautiful! Richard and his crew were professional and personable. Very happy with the work and would definitely hire him again for other projects!"
Jackie C on July 2024
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"He removed my old driveway then repaved the driveway and my side yard making it easier to park extra vehicles. They were fast, polite and left everything clean."
SALLY P on May 2025
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"He removed my old driveway then repaved the driveway and my side yard making it easier to park extra vehicles. They were fast, polite and left everything clean."
SALLY P on May 2025
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Anthony and his crew were great! They arrived early and left around 6 PM. They are hard workers, even our dog Harley liked them! We would definitely hire triple J again."
Phil and Cathy G on May 2025
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Anthony and his crew were great! They arrived early and left around 6 PM. They are hard workers, even our dog Harley liked them! We would definitely hire triple J again."
Phil and Cathy G on May 2025
Standing water in your crawl space won’t disappear on its own. Keep the drainage clear, ensure the vents are working properly, and run a dehumidifier to control moisture levels. If dampness lingers, mold, wood rot, and foundation cracks can follow. Act quickly and call a pro to protect your home’s structure and indoor air quality.
Disinfecting a crawl space requires a methodical approach. First, clear all debris and remove old liners and insulation to eliminate contaminants. Then, apply a strong bleach solution or borate spray to eradicate mold spores and mildew. Ensuring complete surface coverage and allowing ample drying time establishes a sanitary environment and prevents future infestations.
A crawl space serves vital functions by providing access to essential systems, including electrical wiring, plumbing, and HVAC ducts. It also offers a buffer zone that aids in moisture control and protects underlying structural components.
Yes, crawl space encapsulation is a worthwhile investment in protecting your home. Crawl space encapsulation locks out moisture, controls humidity, and blocks pests and harmful pollutants like radon gas. Those benefits boost indoor air quality and protect beams, joists, and insulation, giving your home long‑term structural stability and safeguarding your family’s health.
Prevention is the best way to keep water out of your crawl space. A dehumidifier and sump pump can help control moisture levels, but grading the landscape to redirect water away from the foundation is most important. Additionally, seal foundation cracks and install reliable drainage systems such as a French drain to maintain a consistently dry environment.
Yes, repairing your crawl space foundation is critical, regardless of how minor the issue may seem. Foundation problems arise from enduring moisture, water intrusion, and unstable soil, which can lead to significant structural damage if left unaddressed. Hiring a licensed structural engineer or foundation repair professional guarantees your home’s long-term stability and safety while preventing escalating repair costs.