Insights, tips, and news to help you protect and maintain your home’s foundation and waterproofing systems.
A flooded basement is obvious, but most people have no idea what to look for in their foundations to recognize when water damage has occurred. It’s not usually on a homeowner’s to-do list to periodically check the foundation and basement or crawl space for changes. But foundations sometimes need to be repaired, and the thought […]
Most homeowners don’t budget foundation repairs into their annual expenditures, thinking concrete isn’t as susceptible to the environment as wood siding or the roof. The truth is that while concrete may be a harder material than wood, the elements — specifically, water — can do some serious damage to a foundation. You might think about […]
This post was originally published 9/12/19 and updated 2/13/20. When your foundation is settling, you need piers to repair it. This is a fact that everyone in the industry agrees upon. However, some contractors recommend push piers while others rely on helical piers. Acculevel has been repairing foundations since 1996 and we have installed both […]
The short answer to this question is “yes” — but with conditions attached. The cracks must be internal, meaning they are on the inside of your foundation. The cracks also must not be leaking water themselves. So as long as the foundation or wall cracks run along the inside and are relatively dry, a basement […]
Originally published 8/28/19, updated 10/5/23 Do you have a window or door that doesn’t want to close properly? Or one that you struggle to open? This is often referred to as “sticking,” and it means the door frame and the door no longer line up properly. You may think this is just a part of […]
No matter how much you’d like to avoid it, mold is everywhere. You can’t always control your exposure to it out in the world, and it’s a common issue inside of a lot of homes. While mold isn’t always dangerous, it can cause health problems and serious damage to your home if left unchecked. The […]
Originally posted: 8/27/19, revised 3/4/22 You’re looking at the outside of your beautiful brick home when you notice the veneer is cracking. Understandably, you start to worry about what this means. The bricks on your wall are cracked: isn’t that a sign of foundation problems? The answer to that is a solid… maybe. It […]
Originally posted: 7/30/19. Revised by Kelly Kater on 6/21/21 Since you don’t spend a lot (or any!) time in your crawl space, you might not worry much about dampness beneath your home. But this could be a big mistake- moisture can cause significant problems for the structure of your home. It can also pose risks […]
Originally posted 7/30/19; revised by Kelly Kater on 7/23/20 Your home is an investment, your refuge, your place of belonging. It should be a safe, healthy space when you and your family can flourish, while also being a place where you can express yourself and your personal style. If you have a basement, you […]
Originally posted 7/30/19; revised 12/15/22 Homebuying is a stressful process; purchasing a home that has a moldy basement is certainly not going to reduce that stress. Is it worth the headache (both literal and metaphorical) to buy a home with an existing mold problem? Should you walk away now, and look somewhere else? The […]
