Insights, tips, and news to help you protect and maintain your home’s foundation and waterproofing systems.
Originally posted 6/4/19, updated 11/24/21 Sagging floors are something many of us associate with older homes, assuming it’s just a natural part of the building’s age. But sagging floors are an indication of structural problems, and they can develop in just about any home with the right conditions. Acculevel has been repairing sagging floors for […]
Originally published 6/4/19, updated 2/20/20. It’s most obvious at night. When everyone is in bed, the electronics are off, and it’s finally quiet. You’re relaxed, drifting in that lovely space between awake and asleep, when you hear it. A noise from the basement or crawl space, that sounds like something isn’t working properly. And just […]
Originally posted 5/21/19, updated 2/9/22 People often overlook cleaning gutters, because they don’t think it will have any impact on their house. It’s a tedious and often gross chore; it requires you to lug a ladder around the entire perimeter of your home, scooping out leaf litter and “gunk” from your guttering. But the fact […]
Originally posted 5/26/19; updated 7/2/20 The easiest way to tell if your sump pump is working is to note whether or not it’s removing excess water from your basement. Why, thank you, Captain Obvious! In all seriousness, there are times when it may still be working, but you’re not sure if it’s working efficiently. If […]
Not all soil is the same, and how it reacts to moisture and affects foundations varies. Sometimes, a structure is set on limestone, sandstone, or bedrock — each of which is capable of handling heavy loads and don’t carry the risk of soil shifting and expansion. Clay, Silt, and Peat Because of the small size […]
Shearing, hairline, wide, horizontal, drywall, ceiling... What do all these words have in common? They are types of cracks you may find in your home’s foundation that may indicate water damage or settling. At Acculevel, we specialize in waterproofing and foundation repair. We’re a family-owned and operated company based in Rossville, Indiana. Since our start […]
Originally posted 5/1/2019, updated 11/5/21 Mold is an unwanted guest that doesn’t wait for an invitation. In fact, it’s more like an intruder or invader- it sneaks into your home, finds a place for itself, and settles in. You may not even notice it’s there for a while; since it prefers the dark, mold often […]
Originally posted 5/1/19, updated 9/3/21 A fireplace is usually the focal point in your living room. It may also be a source of heat, if you actually light a fire within it (or turn it on, if it’s been converted to a gas “log”). It can also be a warning sign of potential foundation […]
Originally posted on 4/29/19; updated by Kelly Kater on 8/06/20 I don’t like hot weather. Summer is my least favorite season, and I absolutely refuse to live in a home without both central air and ceiling fans. Using a ceiling fan requires cleaning the blades fairly often, which means I’m up close and personal with […]
Spring has sprung, which means it is time for heavy rains, flooding, and all the not-so-fun basement water damage that often accompanies the rainy season in much of the Midwest. For those homeowners with full basements or larger crawl spaces, you likely have sump pumps. If you don’t, it might be a good idea to […]
