Gorge country
Washougal sits on the north bank of the Columbia about 18 miles east of Vancouver, with the Washougal River running along the north side of downtown and separating it from Camas. Incorporated in 1908, it grew around a textile mill that opened in 1910 and was acquired by Pendleton Woolen Mills two years later. Like Camas, it has roughly doubled in population since 2000.
Its location at the mouth of the Gorge is part of its character. In winter, cold air funneling out of the Gorge can bring sharp temperature drops and wind to the east end of Clark County. Under a house, that's when gaps in insulation and air leaks around the crawl space are most noticeable — in cold floors and higher heating bills.
What we help Washougal homeowners with
- Insulation in Washougal — fallen, wet or missing insulation under cold floors
- Vapor barriers in Washougal — replacing torn and worn plastic
- Encapsulation in Washougal — sealing the crawl space from soil moisture and outdoor air
- Drain systems in Washougal — wet-season water under the house
Older mill-town homes and newer neighborhoods
Washougal has older homes near downtown and plenty of newer construction from its recent growth. Older homes often need a fresh look at posts, piers and ground cover. Newer ones more often need repairs to plastic and insulation disturbed by service work. Either way, we start with an inspection.
Serving Washougal from Longview–Kelso
We're based in the Longview–Kelso area and come to Washougal for inspections and work. You'll get a plain explanation and a free, straightforward estimate.