Insights, tips, and news to help you protect and maintain your home’s foundation and waterproofing systems.
Originally posted 5/28/20, updated 11/26/20 When you go into your basement, what do you see? Is it a dark, slightly damp place you can’t use- not even for storage? A slightly creepy area where only your furnace and utilities live? Or maybe you see raw, untapped potential. A basement can be a clean, dry, inviting […]
*Including Bloomington, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, Peoria, & Springfield 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 […]
Originally posted 5/21/20, updated 12/15/22 Many homeowners find themselves dealing with a sagging floor. I think a lot of us actually equate it to being “normal” for an older home. But if you’re reading this, you probably know a sagging floor is a sign of structural issues, and it’s in your best interest to address […]
Slabjacking is an awesome method for lifting concrete slabs that have sunk into the ground. In a few minutes or a couple of hours, using a polyurethane foam injection, your patio or sidewalk can be brought back up to level. This process makes very little mess and costs significantly less than new concrete. Acculevel has […]
Originally posted 5/7/20; updated 1/14/22 The health of your home begins at the foundation. Your house- and everything in it- literally depends on the stability of your foundation. If you’re alarmed when you find a foundation issue like this, you have a good reason to be! Your foundation should have regular check-ups just like […]
Originally posted 4/30/20, updated 12/14/22 It can be human nature to procrastinate. We’re all probably guilty of it, whether it’s hitting the snooze button in the morning or running the dryer to “fluff” the shirt we didn’t iron. Most of the time, these actions don’t have a major impact on our day. (Assuming you only […]
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Originally posted 4/16/20; updated 10/22/20. When we researched the reality behind lifetime warranty of homes, we learned that they are often shorter than consumers expect them to be. In the article, we provided a list of questions to ask contractors about warranty practices. After some feedback from customers, we’ve decided to expand that list for […]
Is this your best price? Do you offer any discounts? What’s the best you can do for me? These are common questions a customer will ask, when meeting with a sales representative. Everyone wants to make sure they’re getting the best deal possible to avoid buyer’s remorse. But getting the best deal is a tall […]
Originally posted 4/9/20, updated 12/14/22 It’s something no homeowner wants to see: water in your basement. You can’t ignore it; okay, maybe you can, but you shouldn’t. Water causes foundation damage and mold growth, among other things. Left unchecked, your foundation will crack and decay, mold will form and pollute the air you breathe, and […]
