Insights, tips, and news to help you protect and maintain your home’s foundation and waterproofing systems.
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 […]
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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 […]
