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06/10/2026

A roll of corrugated pipe from Home Depot does the same job we charge thousands for. 😅

Run it. Extend it. Buy yourself years before you need us.

06/10/2026

One Home Depot trip could save you $20,000.

Don't wait until it's too late.

we get these questions constantly in the summer — so I figured I'd just answer them here.swipe through. if you've been w...
06/09/2026

we get these questions constantly in the summer — so I figured I'd just answer them here.

swipe through. if you've been wondering about any of these, you're not alone.

and if your specific question isn't in there — drop it in the comments. I'll answer it.
still have questions? free estimate → betterbwp.com or (503) 501-5996

when did you last test your sump pump?if you can't remember — do this right now before fall.it takes about 60 seconds:→ ...
06/09/2026

when did you last test your sump pump?

if you can't remember — do this right now before fall.

it takes about 60 seconds:
→ find the float
→ lift it manually or pour a bucket of water into the pit
→ pump should kick on right away

if it doesn't run, sounds weird, or water isn't moving — something's wrong.

way better to find out now than during the first storm of October.

drop a ✅ in the comments if yours passed. drop a 🆘 if it didn't and we'll help you out.
sump pump inspection → betterbwp.com or call (503) 501-5996

June in Portland means we've got a window.no active rain. ground is drier. our schedule has room.this is genuinely the e...
06/06/2026

June in Portland means we've got a window.

no active rain. ground is drier. our schedule has room.

this is genuinely the easiest time of year to get your crawl space or basement looked at and fixed, before the Pacific Northwest reminds you why it matters again in October.

we're booking free estimates now. don't wait until the first storm.
book your free estimate → betterbwp.com or text (503) 501-5996

06/06/2026

The most expensive water damage we fix is almost never from a failing system. It's from neglect. One overflowing gutter corner can undo everything else you did right.

A lot of homeowners think once the rain stops, their crawl space is fine.it's not. Portland summer humidity is 60-70% an...
06/04/2026

A lot of homeowners think once the rain stops, their crawl space is fine.

it's not. Portland summer humidity is 60-70% and warm humid air does real damage to a crawl space that isn't properly sealed.

swipe through, this is what's happening under your floor right now even without rain.

the good news is summer is literally the best time to fix it. we're booking now.
free inspection → betterbwp.com or (503) 501-5996

06/03/2026

Luxury homebuilders have been doing this right for years.
Track home builders? Still cutting every corner, leaving YOU to pay for the jackhammers later.

most people think they should wait until it rains to deal with their basement.that's actually backwards.summer is when w...
06/02/2026

most people think they should wait until it rains to deal with their basement.

that's actually backwards.

summer is when we do our best work, ground is drier, we can assess properly, and you're not stressed about an active leak while we're working.

by the time fall hits, your home is already protected.

Homeowners who call in October are reacting. Homeowners who call in June are ahead of it.

We've got openings now. If you've been meaning to get this looked at, this is the window.

free estimate → betterbwp.com or call/text (503) 501-5996

06/01/2026

New carpet. New countertops. New cabinets. But the one thing actually protecting your crawl space from soil gases and moisture? Probably trashed during construction.

If you just bought or are building a new home, this is the one thing nobody checks and nobody tells you about.

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