Insights, tips, and news to help you protect and maintain your home’s foundation and waterproofing systems.
Home repairs are not cheap. High quality foundation repairs are definitely not cheap. So you may wonder: is it really worth investing serious cash into something that may not be visible? Absolutely, yes it is. I know this may sound like a self-serving answer, given that I work for Acculevel, a family-owned and operated company […]
*Including Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany, & Shepherdsville If you’re reading this, you probably have some concerns about your home’s foundation. Whether you have cracks in the foundation, signs of settling, or a bowing wall, you need to have it repaired. And you want someone knowledgeable, reputable, and trustworthy. Acculevel has been repairing foundations since Andy […]
When you are trying to sell your home, you may be asked to have the foundation assessed by a professional contractor. These recommendations are often made by home inspectors who have noted irregularities in the home, or realtors representing the potential home buyers. This can be a frustrating request for all parties involved. At Acculevel, […]
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English is an odd language, with many irregular verbs and terms borrowed from other languages. This makes it one of the harder languages to learn, and can lead to misunderstandings- even between native English speakers. Andy Beery founded Acculevel in 1996 with a goal to help homeowners protect their greatest investment. We specialize in foundation […]
When your home needs repairs, that has to be your priority. But it doesn’t mean you want to disregard all of the time, money, and energy you’ve invested in your landscaping. Luckily, not all repairs put your yard at risk! Acculevel has been repairing foundations and waterproofing homes since their start in 1996. Our primary […]
If your home has a genuine brick foundation, it’s probably an older home that’s seen a lot of life. Generally speaking, homes built after 1950 only have a brick facade. This means that they have an external layer of red clay bricks, but the foundation core is made of concrete or cinder block. You may […]
Originally posted 2/18/21, updated 12/15/22 If you’ve heard of helical tiebacks before, you’ve probably been researching repair methods for bowing or leaning walls. A wall begins to move when the pressure from the soil around the foundation becomes over-saturated with water. Left untreated, these weakened walls will eventually collapse, causing massive structural damage to your […]
It can be unnerving, to find cracks in your home’s walls, ceiling, or foundation. You don’t know what it means. Is it minor? Just a cosmetic issue? Will your house fall down? I understand how easily reasonable concern can turn into panic. Since we first opened our doors in 1996, Acculevel has been repairing foundations […]
I’ll bet you already know this, but I’ll say it just in case: floors are not supposed to sag or slope. They should be straight, plumb, level, and stable. So if your floor sags towards the center of your house, this is a clear sign of trouble. The main beam (sometimes called a center beam) […]
