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Driveway Repairs: PolyLevel vs. Re-Pouring New Concrete

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If you own a home, chances are you have a driveway. In our region, driveways often suffer from cracks and sinking due to the soil beneath the concrete slabs. During periods of rain or moisture, the soil softens, causing the weight of the concrete to make the slab sink. Conversely, when the soil dries out, […]

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Why Mudjacking Isn’t the Best Fix for Sunken Concrete

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Let’s face it: uneven concrete is not just unsightly, it’s a hazard that can diminish your property’s value and pose a danger as a trip hazard. Whether it’s your sinking driveway, sidewalk, patio, or pool deck, it demands attention and a proper fix.But what do you think the best approach is to fix your uneven […]

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Concrete Repair – What are the Signs: Concrete Leveling Solutions

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Unsightly cracks in your driveway? Uneven patios and pathways? No need to replace the concrete- stabilize it with our environmentally friendly PolyLevel Concrete Leveling solutions.   […]

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What Your Sticking Windows and Doors Are Telling You

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Your home’s windows might just provide valuable insight into its foundation health. When doors and windows start sticking in their frames, it’s tempting to dismiss it as a minor inconvenience or a charming quirk of an older home. However, these issues can signal a deeper problem related to foundation settling. Foundation settling occurs unevenly over […]

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Basement Waterproofing – Don’t Wait Until Water Does THIS to Your Home

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Water under your home ruins everything it touches. Safeguard your home before the next rainfall! Trust TerraFirma for quality waterproofing solutions to protect your basement, crawl space, and foundation.r […]

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Five Home Improvement Projects You Should Never DIY

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If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve taken on a DIY project at some point. Achieving success in these endeavors can be immensely satisfying. However, when you find yourself in over your head halfway through a project, it can quickly turn into a daunting ordeal. Certain DIY tasks, like fixing a running toilet or painting […]

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Basement Waterproofing in Rockaway Beach, OR

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As you work your way west towards the ocean, soils get softer and more saturated which results in massive amounts of soil settlement and excess water issues. As problems compound, the work to fix it becomes more expensive. It is important to look for foundation and water issues frequently to prevent a bad problem get […]

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Top 4 Essential Questions to Ask Your Contractor

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We’ve all encountered frustrating experiences with home repair contractors at some point. They might cancel appointments, arrive late, leave a mess behind, or surprise you with unexpected charges. Once they’ve started the work, you often feel obligated to continue, even if things aren’t going smoothly. But there’s a simple way to avoid many of these […]

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How Drought Affects Your Home’s Foundation

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In many regions, summer signifies more than just warm temperatures. As the vibrant showers of spring yield to the scorching, arid spells of late July and August, the clay soils beneath our fading lawns start to dry and contract. Yet, it’s not just the soil beneath our lawns that undergoes this shrinkage; the soil beneath […]

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