Insights, tips, and news to help you protect and maintain your home’s foundation and waterproofing systems.
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 […]
To paraphrase Newton’s first law of motion, “an object at rest will stay at rest, unless it’s forced into motion.” What does that have to do with foundation repairs? It often describes a homeowner’s motivation to get repairs made. Acculevel is a family-owned and operated company that specializes in foundation repair and waterproofing. Since our […]
If you’ve recently filled up your gas tank, bought groceries, or shopped at a home improvement store, you know the cost of everything is going up. This is especially true in the construction industry; lumber and steel costs are growing exponentially. This inflation isn’t just hitting consumers hard- it’s taking some major jabs at businesses, […]
If you search for information about expansive soil, you’ll find a number of articles about what it is and how it affects your foundation. But what if you don’t have expansive soil? In all likelihood, it means your home is built on granular soil. No one in our industry says much about that type of […]
Originally posted 6/18/21; updated 12/15/22 Like most homeowners, you have plans for your basement. There are so many options: a dedicated craft room, a home office away from the kids, a man cave that’s more comfortable than the garage. Who knows, maybe you’re going to have all three! Before you start customizing shelves or installing […]
Core fill is an alternative method contractors use when installing basement waterproofing and repairing a bowing wall conflict. The preferred way to fix a bowing wall is through installing carbon fiber straps. However, installing straps in the traditional way will ruin an interior water drainage system. Core fill resolves this conflict. Started by Andy Beery […]
Does your home have a basement? How are you using it? If you’re just using it for storage, or for your laundry room, that’s fine. (It’s your house, use it how you want!) But if your basement doesn’t have an egress window, you’re not maximizing its full potential. Acculevel has been repairing foundations, waterproofing basements […]
