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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 […]

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Originally posted 9/8/21; updated 8/9/23 When it rains, water may seep into your crawl space. This is normal and happens pretty regularly; the crawl space floor is probably open to the dirt below your house. But just because it’s typical to have water in the crawl space does not mean you should ignore water in […]

Since I started writing this educational blog in 2019, we’ve covered a wide variety of topics. For the sake of clarity, we usually limit ourselves to exploring one service at a time. But Acculevel specializes in both waterproofing and foundation repair, and sometimes our customers need a combination of these offerings. In this article, we’re […]

When you find a crack, break, or hole in your foundation, you promptly try to find someone who can repair it.  But the repairs you need may depend not only on the type of damage, but the type of material that was used to build your foundation. Acculevel is a family-owned and operated company that […]

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[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]As an enthusiastic gardener, I understand that curb appeal and the desire to have an attractive yard sometimes overrule practicality.  You may have installed an expansive deck or porch, planted ornamental shrubs, or set up a koi pond.  And now you’ve learned these lovely items are directly in the […]

When most of us find an issue in our home, our first thought is, “Can I fix this myself?”  If the answer is no, we move directly to “Who should I hire to fix this?” But if you’re not careful, you may be lured into the tempting question that lurks between these two steps: “Can […]