Cracks, water intrusion, crawl space moisture, settlement, etc.
Insights, tips, and news to help you protect and maintain your home’s foundation and waterproofing systems.
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) […]
*Including Elkhart, Mishawaka & South Bend If you’re reading this, we know that you’re interested in waterproofing your basement or crawlspace. We also know that you’re a smart consumer, because you’re researching the contractors in your area. You want to be sure you select the best company to suit your needs, and you want someone […]
Does your house feel damp and sticky in the summer? Do you still smell musty odors, even after installing a water drainage system and a sump pump in your home? These are signs that you need to take an additional step to reduce the humidity in your home. The best way to do that is […]
If you have water in your basement or crawl space, we recommend installing a water drainage system and a sump pump. Acculevel has been waterproofing homes since 1996 and has installed literally thousands of sump pumps. We exclusively use Wayne brand sump systems with battery backups that are not readily available to consumers. But If […]
When you find cracks, or signs of damage within your foundation, you worry how serious the damage is, what repairs are needed, and how you're going to pay for those repairs. It seems logical that your homeowners insurance would cover part (or all!) of the repair costs, but I’m sorry to say that’s not usually […]
When a floor slopes towards the center of the house, or sags in the middle, it usually indicates an issue with the main beam or its supports. Have you ever ventured into your crawl space, to look at the wooden flooring structure below your home? Why not? Sure, they’re dark cramped spaces with dirt floors […]
When you find a crack in your foundation, you probably have one of two basic reactions. Either you panic that your home is no longer stable, or you shrug it off as routine settling. I’d suggest avoiding these extremes, and aim for the grey area between them; foundation cracks shouldn’t be ignored, but they’re not […]
Originally posted 1/7/21; updated 7/31/23 If you’ve read any of our other blogs about tilting foundation walls, you know that repairing a bowed basement wall does not have to include straightening it. In many cases, stabilizing and securing the wall is all that’s required to restore your foundation’s stability. For many homeowners, the goal of […]
