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
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
Upfront Construction LLC is a family owned and operated and is fully licensed, bonded and insured. Our business has shown to be choice worthy of becoming a go-to source for various interior and exterior residential maintenance. We are consistently striving to make the best experience in any given task. No task is to small whether it be a repair or total remodel. We specialize in basement and crawl space waterproofing. We offer free estimates!!
"This company was on top of getting the work done, provided clear estimates, and followed through with the repairs described. It was a multi-layered project that could have been confusing to track, but they made it easy."
Stephen A on October 2024
Upfront Construction LLC is a family owned and operated and is fully licensed, bonded and insured. Our business has shown to be choice worthy of becoming a go-to source for various interior and exterior residential maintenance. We are consistently striving to make the best experience in any given task. No task is to small whether it be a repair or total remodel. We specialize in basement and crawl space waterproofing. We offer free estimates!!
"This company was on top of getting the work done, provided clear estimates, and followed through with the repairs described. It was a multi-layered project that could have been confusing to track, but they made it easy."
Stephen A on October 2024
This business provides quality services to its customers. Licensed and Bonded General Contractor Company
This business provides quality services to its customers. Licensed and Bonded General Contractor Company
Contact Robert, with RP Builders Construction for all you residential and commercial Projects you have. "No Job To Small, We do it All!" Also check us out at ANGIES LIST. OFFICE: 541-270-6860 FAX: 541-563-6894 SOME OF THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE: INSURANCE CLAIM WORK, KITHEN AND BATH REMODELS, COMMERCIAL REMODELS. NEW CONSTRUCTION, DOORS AND WINDOWS, ROOFING & ROOF REPAIR. DRYWALL WORK NEW AND REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE REPAIR AND RESTORATION. MOLD AND MOSS REMOVAL, POWERWASHING. HARDWOOD, LAMINATE, TILE FLOORING. DECKS & PATIOS. CARPENTRY ROUGH & FINISH. FRAMING WOOD & STEAL. JUST A FEW OF THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE THANKS FOR CHECKING US OUT, LOOKING FOWARD TO TALKING TO YOU.
Contact Robert, with RP Builders Construction for all you residential and commercial Projects you have. "No Job To Small, We do it All!" Also check us out at ANGIES LIST. OFFICE: 541-270-6860 FAX: 541-563-6894 SOME OF THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE: INSURANCE CLAIM WORK, KITHEN AND BATH REMODELS, COMMERCIAL REMODELS. NEW CONSTRUCTION, DOORS AND WINDOWS, ROOFING & ROOF REPAIR. DRYWALL WORK NEW AND REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE REPAIR AND RESTORATION. MOLD AND MOSS REMOVAL, POWERWASHING. HARDWOOD, LAMINATE, TILE FLOORING. DECKS & PATIOS. CARPENTRY ROUGH & FINISH. FRAMING WOOD & STEAL. JUST A FEW OF THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE THANKS FOR CHECKING US OUT, LOOKING FOWARD TO TALKING TO YOU.
Green Rising is a meticulous, full service general contractor with the knowledge and experience to handle all of your remodeling and building needs. We pride ourselves with instilling trust in our clients and developing extraordinary client/contractor/subcontractor relationships. We specialize in providing high quality sustainable solutions for all of your projects, including renovations and remodels of any size, small "to do" lists, custom homes, and making your older homes energy performance meet tomorrows demanding energy requirements. Whatever your building or remodeling needs, we can help get it done, and get it done right.
Green Rising is a meticulous, full service general contractor with the knowledge and experience to handle all of your remodeling and building needs. We pride ourselves with instilling trust in our clients and developing extraordinary client/contractor/subcontractor relationships. We specialize in providing high quality sustainable solutions for all of your projects, including renovations and remodels of any size, small "to do" lists, custom homes, and making your older homes energy performance meet tomorrows demanding energy requirements. Whatever your building or remodeling needs, we can help get it done, and get it done right.
We are a family owned and operated building construction business where the majority of our customers become long time friends. We will gladly work with your financial institution and accept checks/cash. We do cater to Senior Citizens and strive to take extra time and effort in working for seniors while taking limited income into consideration and offering whatever discounts we can. We currently have 8 full time employees and seem to be expanding while keeping busy in our local economy. Our business office is open from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. We do offer free estimates for projects big and small.
We are a family owned and operated building construction business where the majority of our customers become long time friends. We will gladly work with your financial institution and accept checks/cash. We do cater to Senior Citizens and strive to take extra time and effort in working for seniors while taking limited income into consideration and offering whatever discounts we can. We currently have 8 full time employees and seem to be expanding while keeping busy in our local economy. Our business office is open from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. We do offer free estimates for projects big and small.
We are a small family owned company with a total of 10 employees. We are always striving to provide the best possible services while also keeping our standards very high. Ccb#185859
"Jason and team did really excellent work on our project. He had a good-sized team, he did a great job of supervising, they worked hard, and they completed the job when he said they would. High quality craftsmanship provided when that was required, and they were very conscientious workers and did everything with quality and timeliness in mind. We highly recommend them."
Carrie P on December 2024
We are a small family owned company with a total of 10 employees. We are always striving to provide the best possible services while also keeping our standards very high. Ccb#185859
"Jason and team did really excellent work on our project. He had a good-sized team, he did a great job of supervising, they worked hard, and they completed the job when he said they would. High quality craftsmanship provided when that was required, and they were very conscientious workers and did everything with quality and timeliness in mind. We highly recommend them."
Carrie P on December 2024
I am a self-taught artist, initially drawn to experiment with pastels and colored pencil, and now working with acrylic on canvas. My art speaks for itself.
I am a self-taught artist, initially drawn to experiment with pastels and colored pencil, and now working with acrylic on canvas. My art speaks for itself.
24 Hr, 7 Days a Week Emergency Response _____(800) 769-1553_____ Our team of highly trained professionals are committed to providing an excellent service experience for you our customer. Ask us about our Core Values of Service. Much more than words, these are the values that shape our company and every service we offer. We pride ourselves not only in our quality work, but in the way we make our clients feel in the process. Communication - Integrity - Accuracy - Performance Family owned & operated. Additional contact name - Brian Harper. A division of Summit Contractors Group.
"DO NOT BELIEVE these A ratings,,,, POS company that sub contracted a terrible group of amature painters.... multiple things charged and NOT done!! charged for porta potty and none was brought to site upon construction. RIPOFF!!!"
mick w on April 2020
24 Hr, 7 Days a Week Emergency Response _____(800) 769-1553_____ Our team of highly trained professionals are committed to providing an excellent service experience for you our customer. Ask us about our Core Values of Service. Much more than words, these are the values that shape our company and every service we offer. We pride ourselves not only in our quality work, but in the way we make our clients feel in the process. Communication - Integrity - Accuracy - Performance Family owned & operated. Additional contact name - Brian Harper. A division of Summit Contractors Group.
"DO NOT BELIEVE these A ratings,,,, POS company that sub contracted a terrible group of amature painters.... multiple things charged and NOT done!! charged for porta potty and none was brought to site upon construction. RIPOFF!!!"
mick w on April 2020
Due to the nature of basements, some level of waterproofing is necessary to prevent water from seeping in and causing damage. Some definitive signs that your basement needs waterproofing measures or needs existing waterproofing measures need to be updated include:
Water in your basement, including damp walls or puddles on the floor
Mold spots in your basement
Musty smells or odors
Warped doors or walls
Cracks in walls
Insect issues, such as cockroaches and termites
You can DIY basement waterproofing in some ways to help save on the overall costs. If your basement isn’t experiencing a lot of water but is noticeably humid, you can try running a dehumidifier that will pull the excess water out of the air. If you notice water leaking due to outdoor drainage issues, you can add downspout extensions to keep rainwater away from your home.
However, if the problem is more severe and requires a more extensive solution, it’s best to call a basement waterproofing professional to assess the treatment you need and install waterproofing safeguards properly. Since keeping water out of your basement is important, ensuring this job is done correctly the first time is best.
Damp proofing and waterproofing are both methods to help keep your basement dry. Damp proofing keeps soil moisture from entering your basement, which is helpful since your basement is underground. Waterproofing, however, keeps both soil moisture and liquid water out of the basement, which is essential, especially if you live in a wet environment. Because it’s more protective, waterproofing typically costs more than damp proofing.
Several factors dictate if you should waterproof the interior or exterior of your basement. Waterproofing the exterior of your home is a great option if you use your basement for storage, as it provides the most protection from water and water damage. If you prefer work done outside of your home versus inside, exterior waterproofing is best for you. However, interior waterproofing is often less expensive since the area is easier to reach and requires less labor.
The cost of basement waterproofing is $4,950 for the average homeowner. However, you could end up paying between $600 and $14,000, depending on factors like basement size, waterproofing method, and the region you live in.
If you live in an area with heavy rainfall, you might be paying more for waterproofing than if you lived somewhere drier since waterproofing contractors would be in high demand. Likewise, a 500-foot basement costs between $2,500 and $5,000 to waterproof, but that price rises significantly for a larger basement.