Foundation Repair Company Serving Washington & Oregon
If your home is settling, shifting, or sinking, we find the root cause and fix it permanently, all with a free valuation and a lifetime transferable warranty.
Signs you may have a foundation problem
Foundation problems rarely announce themselves all at once. Most homeowners notice one thing: a door that suddenly sticks, a crack that wasn't there last year. These are the signs we see most often, and any one of them is worth a free inspection.
Cracked Walls
Cracks in drywall or plaster — often at door and window corners — signal a shifting foundation.
Sloping Floors
Floors that roll underfoot or visibly slope mean the structure beneath has settled unevenly.
Sticking Doors
Doors and windows that suddenly stick or won't latch show the frame has racked out of square.
Leaning Chimney
A chimney tilting away from the house is settling independently from the rest of the structure.
Foundation Cracks
Cracks in the foundation wall itself — especially horizontal ones — point to active pressure or movement.
Cracks in Brick
Stair-step cracking through brick or block mortar joints is a classic sign of differential settlement.
Gaps Around Windows
Gaps opening above or around windows mean the wall around them is on the move.
Cracks in Floor
Cracks in slab or tile floors can mean the concrete below has settled or heaved.
Gaps / Cracks Around Doors
Separation and cracks at door frames follow the stress lines of a shifting foundation.
Not sure if what you're seeing qualifies? Book a free inspection, and we'll tell you exactly what's going on. No obligation, no pressure.
What causes foundation problems?
Foundation problems always start below ground, and foundation issues are always a byproduct of shifting soil and water. The structure above shows you what the soil beneath it has been doing for years. But berfore we recommend anything, we need to find the root caus.
Expansive soils
The Pacific Northwest has significant clay content. Clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry, creating a cycle of pressure and void formation that moves foundations over time.
Poor drainage and erosion
Water that pools near the foundation or drains toward the home erodes the soil supporting the footing. Over years, that erosion becomes settlement.
Inadequate original compaction
Many homes were built on fill that was never properly compacted. That fill keeps settling for decades after construction.
Tree roots and underground water
Large trees draw moisture from the surrounding soil, causing shrinkage. Underground water movement and broken pipes can also quietly erode foundation support.
How Ram Jack West fixes it
We don't patch symptoms. Our goal is to reach stable soil or bedrock, transfer the structural load, and permanently stop movement. What we do is backed by a lifetime transferable warranty that covers the next owner, too.
✓ Helical pier installation. Screw-type piers driven to stable soil or bedrock to support and stabilize the foundation.
✓ Push pier installation. Hydraulic piers that transfer the load deep into the earth when load capacity is the priority.
✓ Foundation lifting. Where conditions allow, we restore the foundation toward its original elevation. We call it lifting to "maximum practical recovery".
✓ Full project documentation and a lifetime transferable warranty on all qualifying work.
✓ 100% American-made steel piers, engineered and code-evaluated (ICC-ES ESR-1854).
✓ Depth logged and verified to refusal on every pier, we don't pick a depth, the soil does.
✓ ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing.
✓ Warranty backed by a trust and transferable to the next owner.
Our process
Four steps. Most homeowners are back to normal in a few days.
Schedule
Book your free on-site evaluation online or by phone. No commitment required.
Inspect
A certified specialist evaluates the root cause, not just the visible symptoms.
Repair
Our crew completes the work. Most residential jobs are done in a few days.
Warranty
Lifetime transferable warranty on all qualifying work, backed by a warranty trust.
Why Washington & Oregon homeowners choose us
We've operated in this region for over 25 years and repaired more than 5,000 structures across Oregon and Washington. We know the soils, the weather, and the building stock.
Lifetime Transferable Warranty
Backed by a warranty trust. The trust holds funds specifically for warranty repairs, ensuring coverage for decades to come. We're the only company in the Pacific Northwest offering this.
Local Offices, National Resources
We operate out of SeaTac, Happy Valley, and Eugene your inspector is local to your market. We pair that with Ram Jack's national R&D and patented products.
American-Made Products
Every product we install is USA engineered and manufactured to the tolerances our warranty depends on.
Common questions
Real questions homeowners ask, answered directly.
How much does foundation repair cost?
Cost depends on the number of piers, the method, and the severity of the settlement. When evaluating options for foundation repair, it's important to understand all aspects of the project: the number of piers included, the total area covered under warranty, whether the contractor is recommending lifting your structure, and a few more (feel free to ask your specialist to explain the quote). The only way to get an accurate number is a free on-site inspection. We'll give you a straight answer, not a high-pressure pitch. Financing is available through GreenSky.
Is foundation repair covered by homeowners insurance?
Usually not, as most policies exclude gradual settlement. If the damage was caused by a sudden event such as a burst pipe, there may be coverage. It's worth a call to your carrier, and we're happy to provide documentation.
How long does foundation repair take?
Most residential jobs are completed in a few days. You don't need to leave your home, and we take care to leave your yard as we found it.
What happens if I don't fix it?
While nobody can predict if the settlement will get worse, foundation settlement is progressive, and it doesn't necessarly stop on its own. The longer you wait, the more the structure above could be affected: more cracks, more sticking doors, and potentially framing damage. Early action is almost always cheaper than delayed action.
Not sure if this is your issue?
Book a free evaluation, and we'll tell you exactly what's going on. Zero obligation, no pressure, and no invented problems. We'd rather tell you it's nothing than sell you something you don't need.
