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.
Unless rain is pouring into an open window, it’s not easy to identify where water is coming into your basement. It could be leaky pipes, or it could be structural damage to your foundation that is allowing moisture to seep in. There are some ways to pinpoint more obvious leaks. Plumbing Check all the pipes […]
Originally posted 6/24/19, revised by Kelly Kater 8/27/20 Foundation repairs are not a “one size fits all” type of situation. Every repair is unique to the home where it takes place. There are a wide range of variables to consider when planning a repair: where the issue is, what type of repair is to be […]
Let’s not get cracking! When it comes to driveways, cracks are inevitable. Over time, the natural wear and tear of tires running over the concrete and the weight of vehicles cause damage. However, there are different types of damage, and not all of it is because of regular use of the driveway. In the Midwest, […]
When water enters your basement, it can cause everything from minor to major damage. Small hairline cracks might appear, as might wet spots. If water has been present for an extended period of time, those cracks might be wide, concrete may crumble, mold could start growing, and basement or crawl space walls might bow. Saturated […]
You might not think flushing the toilet or taking a shower could damage your home’s foundation, but if any pipes have had a steady leak over time, that water can cause problems. But the bigger problem is the pipe damage a shifting foundation can cause. Why a Foundation Shifts When water — whether from rain, […]
You’ve had the cracks filled, the wall anchors put in and the foundation lifted. Now what? You might think this is the best time to grab a coffee, flop down in the recliner and put your feet up, secure in the knowledge that nothing bad will ever happen to your foundation again. However, the time […]
From water leaks to high humidity to improperly sealed windows, there are many causes for mold growth within your home's basement. Symptoms typically include a distinct musty smell or, more seriously, health symptoms such as coughing, sore throat and wheezing. In addition to airing out your basement and using a dehumidifier, as a homeowner, you can check for foundation […]
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 […]
