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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality: Start with Your Basement or Crawl Space

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When we think about indoor air quality, most of us imagine fresh air flowing through open windows, or perhaps air purifiers working in living spaces. But the reality is that many air quality issues originate in areas we don’t frequently visit—places like basements and crawl spaces. These dark, damp spaces are often breeding grounds for […]

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Protecting Your Home from Water Damage: The Essential Guide to Basement and Crawl Space Sump Pumps

Protecting Your Home from Water Damage The Essential Guide to Sump Pumps basement
With the heavy rainfall in the Pacific Northwest, water can easily seep into your basement or crawl space, whether through the basement floors or foundation walls. Discovering water in your home is something no homeowner wants to face, as it can lead to costly damage if not addressed. […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Portland, OR

Reasons To Hire Professionals for Crawl Space Encapsulation
With its nearly 7ft ceiling and its wide open spaces, this Portland crawl space was vulnerable to a wide variety of problems, including pest inhabitation and frequent flooding in the winter. After dealing with their crawl space problems for years, the homeowner finally decided to gain peace of mind by calling TerraFirma. Our System Design […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Keizer, OR

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This homeowner of this 1908 Portland, Oregon home noticed a small amount a water was seeping into their basement. During our inspection of Will’s 1908 home, we discovered a small amount of water seeping into the basement. Additionally, the walls showed significant spalling, with the original brick exposed in several areas beneath a thick skim […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Tualatin, OR

Crawl Space Encapsulation in Tualatin OR before basement
This Tualatin crawl space was riddled with groundwater that was producing high humidity and mold throughout the area. Eventually, the mold and humidity made it up to the first floor of the home. Once that happened, the homeowner did the right thing and gave TerraFirma a call! Our System Design Specialist quickly came to evaluate […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Issaquah, WA

Crawl Space Encapsulation in Issaquah WA before basement
The state of Washington is known for its heavy rainfall, and that fact is still true in Issaquah. Like most homeowners, this couple had lived in their home for ten years but never bothered to look at their crawl space. After seeing one of our commercials, the homeowners decided to give TerraFirma a call to […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Springfield, OR

Crawl Space Encapsulation in Springfield OR before basement
This Springfield crawl space had ducting and insulation on the ground with water coming up through the gravel. The homeowner noticed a musty smell coming into the home and called TerraFirma for help. To dry out and clean the crawlspace, TerraFirma installed the VaporLoc Elite® Encapsulation System and TripleSafe Sump Pump System to create a healthier […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Talent, OR

Crawl Space Encapsulation in Talent OR before 1 basement
The homeowner of this 1990s Talent home was ready to finish their remodeling project when they noticed cracks in the ceiling. Worried about how stable their home’s foundation is, they reached out to TerraFirma for a free consultation. To stabilize the foundation, TerraFirma installed Helical piers. The team also used a SuperSump Plus, Drain Title, […]

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