Crumbling basement walls | TerraFirma Foundation Systems

Crumbling Basement Walls and other Common Foundation issues

Your home often sends clear signs when its foundation is failing. Crumbling, cracked or buckling walls is a clear sign of stress in your home’s foundation and support system. Basements in the Pacific Northwest often have cracked and crumbling basement walls and floors.

Not all signs are symptoms of serious damage, but these signs are strong signals that it is time for a professional evaluation:

  • Leaking from your basement walls
  • Spelling and rust-colored cracks indicating corroding rebar
  • Efflorescence on concrete or cinder block walls

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From Roseburg to Eugene, Portland to Seattle, our Foundation Repair work speaks for itself

I had a fantastic experience with this company from start to finish. The person on the phone was friendly and efficient, and Morgan, who came out to assess the foundation, was incredibly professional, punctual, thorough, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
RJ was extraordinarily helpful in examining and explaining the issues with our foundation. So glad we got a second opinion. This company does not make up issues to sell you on expensive services and explains the structure and any options you have very thoroughly. I would highly recommend them to anyone and will definitely have any upgrades we decide to move forward with done by them.
Had Seth Cunningham out this week for an estimate in Thurston County. We appreciated how thorough he was during the inspection and in creating the proposal.Seth was prompt, easy to work with and very professional! Unfortunately, full encapsulation of our crawl space was a little out of our budget as new homeowners, but if you are looking for any foundation or crawl space work done on your house we would definitely recommend having TerraFirma out to look at your place! I got the impression they are a top-of-the-line company that would take care of the homeowners they do business with. I would absolutely recommend them to friends and family... Also plan to call them out if I have any concrete or foundation issues in the future.
I got a bid done by TerraFirma today. After speaking with Seth today. He answered my hundreds of questions and cured and worries I had about foundation issue. He broke it down and explained the whole process from start to finish how to remedy my foundation problems. I like the fact that they were punctual. They were right on time at the scheduled appointment and wasted no time trying to figure out a solution for my problem. The prices He gave to me were really fair and the depth of knowledge was very useful. I feel very confident that TerraFirma should be able to fix my settling / cracked foundation problems.
A professional job was completed by the crew in Roseburg, Oregon. I was very pleased with the entire process. From the estimate to the finish, nothing but quality work. The job was quick and they made sure after the job was finished that my property was returned to the same or better condition. A very honest company. If I need additional foundation work I will definitely use them again.
Our house is nearly 100 years old, with crumbly concrete and bowing walls in the basement and lots of "do it yourself" work done on it. We love it. But it is a challenge. "Nothing in this house is square and everything is out of round." Terra Firma installed Everbrace steel walls and pillars to stabilize the foundation. Heather, Rocky, John and Anthony were all great workers, from customer relations to brute labor and skillful application. They were on time, polite, informative, and on task. Our house will stand another 100 years thanks to them.Pat S.
I’ve had a great experience with TerraFirma so far. Seth Cunningham is the tech that we have been working with, he has thoroughly explained the issues we are facing with our foundation and the steps we need to take to salvage our home. Although this is a blow to any homeowner, I trust that Terra Firma is going to get us back to where we need to be step by step. Communication has been top notch, and I feel confident we are in good hands…… update!!! The work was completed by the crew, they were so professional and nice. Got the job done and were even able to eliminate one of the jobs because they were able to make it work and they made me aware of a leaking pipe under the house I didn’t even know was there. Invaluable!!! This is a very good company to work with, I really am satisfied.
A few days after moving into our home we noted some serious issues with our outdoor drainage.Over the course of just 2 days of rain in the Pacific NW, water was flowing into the garage and crawl space rather than away from the house.We needed an evaluation and a plan asap. Based on reviews and services available, a quick call to TerraFirma was the answer.I had an appointment within a few days. We were very pleased when Seth arrived and explained that, by the end of today’s visit we would have a detailed plan including the cost. As we walked around the entire foundation and yard Seth was open to questions and explained details of what he was noticing. Seth was also taking note of other potential issue that could be avoided with some preventive DIY care.The extensive evaluation resulted in great news. Although we knew it was going to be an expensive project, due to the labor involved, Seth presented an optimal approach for a permanent solution at a fair price.We were very happy working with Seth and TerraFirma.Steve and ToniShelton,WA
I was referred to John from Terra Firma when I was looking to have our foundation inspected. John was very friendly and knowledgable and came out to our house to measure and inspect everything. In the end he was able to put our mind at ease and did a great job of explaining different scenarios and what he was looking for.John even inspected the crawlspace while he was out and provided great feedback there as well. Overall we got a lot of good information and never felt as though we were being pushed into unnecessary services.I will certainly be reaching out to Terra Firma for any future needs!
Jake and his crew did a terrific job fixing the cracks in our foundation at a reasonable price. We would definitely use them again!
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Foundation Repair Homeowner Questions

Are cracks in a basement floor normal?

Cracks in concrete are common. However, cracks are symptoms of potentially larger issues. The size, placement, and direction of cracks in your basement floor or walls can give insghts into the nature of the issue. Schedule your free in-home inspection with TerraFirma to learn more.

When should I worry about cracks in my basement floor?

You should be concerned about foundation cracks if the cracks in your basement floor are wider than 1/8 inch, spread to and up the foundation walls, appear in a circular pattern, are wet or show signs of water intrusion, have mold around them, have a white flaky substance around them

Are foundation repairs covered by homeowner’s insurance?

Insuance policies vary from home to home and company to company. The best action is always to speak with your insurance company to understand what is covered under your specific policy. Generally, home owners insurance will cover repairs if the damage can be tied back to an event e.g. leaky water heater, tree fell on house etc.

Does foundation repair affect/increase home value?

Yes. A damaged foundation can cause significant loss in property value, as well as potentially scaring off interested buyers. Repairing a damaged foundation helps restore the lost value in a home, and can even increase value when the repairs carry a transferable and long term warranty.

How long does foundation repair take?

Scope, size, and type of repair can vary, as will the amount of time a repair can take. However, most repairs can be made within a few days.