Acculevel Blog

Have you noticed water seeping into your basement?  Have you been sweeping it into the drain that’s set into the floor? If you’re doing this every time it rains, it’s time to talk to a professional about waterproofing. You may be inclined to shrug off this advice; after all, it’s coming from a company that […]

Recently, one or our project managers evaluated a home for settling issues.  The homeowner had noticed the typical signs of a settling foundation: cracks in the drywall, sticking doors, etc.  However, the cause of the settling was not so typical; the house in question was built on top of the remnants of an older home.  […]

In an earlier blog, I wrote about the similarities and differences between helical and push piers.  This was written for homeowners who had settling foundations and were unfamiliar with the repair methods.   In this particular blog, I am speaking to those homeowners who want to dive deeper into the technical details of helical and push […]

Do you have a retaining wall on your property that is starting to crack and bow?  Or a stately column at the end of your driveway that is beginning to lean?  You’ve probably wondered who to call, or how these items can be repaired.  We have the answers to these questions, and more! If the […]

*Including Toledo, Lima, and Dayton   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 knowledgeable, […]

It depends.  Yes, that’s a terrible answer.  No one likes it.  I don’t like writing it.  But it’s accurate, because ‘foundation repair’ is a very broad term.  Multiple issues and their corresponding repair methods fall under that heading, so your results may vary (another tired and tedious marketing phrase).    I’m starting to feel like […]

I think there’s a big difference between finding water in an unfinished basement and finding water in your bedroom closet.  Having water intrusion in the main floor of your house has to be infinitely more alarming!  But for homeowners with a slab foundation, it is a real and disruptive possibility.   The fact is: there aren’t […]

Before I write these articles, I spend a little time on Google.  I like to see what information is available, if it’s helpful or just advertising, and what people are searching for.  And I discovered that “garage repair” seems to automatically reroute to “garage DOOR repair.”  Like the door is the only thing that could […]

While this blog is written for builders and contractors, the deep injection method also has practical applications in residential settings.  This article is written with the assumption you are already familiar with our slabjacking process and makes multiple references to it.  If this is not the case for you, I would recommend reading our blog […]

Floors are going to creak a little bit.  That’s a natural side effect of the house settling, seasonal changes in the air, and even the natural process of aging wood.  But they should remain level- or very close to it- for generations.  So if your floors are sagging or sloping, this is a clear indication […]