Acculevel Blog

No one wants to find foundation damage in their basement or crawl space. Not ever.  Whether you see cracks, water intrusion, or worse, these are all problems that will cost money to fix. The important thing is that you have the problems solved promptly and correctly.  Delaying repairs means the issues become more severe, and […]

Originally published 11/1/21; updated 7/24/23 Basements can be challenging for homeowners. Even when they’re clean, dry, and well-lit, basements can still feel damp. This isn’t because you’re a bad housekeeper; it’s a side effect that comes with being partially underground. If the ground outside your basement is wet, your basement is going to have high […]

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]When your porch starts to settle, it usually happens gradually.  You probably don’t even notice it at first; many of us enter our homes through the garage or a side door, rarely using our front entrance. And if it’s a side porch or an enclosed back porch, you may […]

Originally posted 10/20/21, updated 12/15/22 If I asked you to visualize “water drainage” for your basement, what would it look like?  Do you imagine something round, like a plumbing pipe?  That’s what I pictured when I was new to Acculevel.  But I learned otherwise when I asked a coworker to bring me samples of our […]

Too often, companies and salespeople pressure customers.  They’re certain that if they keep pushing you, a little bit harder, a little bit farther...you’ll cave and sign a contract.  These companies don’t ever stop to wonder if they’re the right fit for you.  They assume everyone should do business with them.   But that’s not possible, not […]

Slab foundations are relatively common, here in the Midwest.  If your home doesn’t have a basement or crawl space built under it?  It’s a slab foundation home.  Basements and crawl spaces both require a substantial excavation at the beginning of the project; since slab foundations are shallow, they don’t take as much preparation.  That makes […]

When people write about waterproofing basements or crawl spaces, they have a tendency to focus on the type of water drainage they use.  There’s a lot of conversation about the drainage design, how it filters out dirt and debris, where it should be placed inside the home, what it costs per foot....  There aren’t many […]

Let me know if any of these statements is not true: your home is your single greatest investment.  Keeping your home in good shape is an essential part of maintaining your home’s resale value.  It’s smarter to fix small issues while they’re inexpensive, instead of procrastinating until major repairs are required.   Did you disagree with […]

Your home’s foundation is critically important.  It’s the base of your home that everything relies on to stay strong.  It is essential that you make repairs as soon as you know there’s a problem.  But sometimes, a situation gets away from you.  If drywall is covering your walls, or you have storage tubs blocking your […]

For most of us, our home represents our greatest financial investment.  Our home is also our shelter, a refuge from the stresses of traffic, deadlines, and everyday frustrations.  You need a home to protect yourself and your family, as well as your belongings.  Protecting and maintaining your home are essential needs; these preserve your investment […]