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What to Do About Unwanted Animals Within Your Foundation

This post was originally published on 4/22/19 and updated on 2/6/20. If you Google “how to get an animal out of your foundation,” you’ll get some highly questionable results.  Place ammonia-soaked rags in crawl space?! Expose animals to loud music and lights!?  (These were some of my actual results- no kidding!)  These may be good […]

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How To Select a Foundation Repair Company: 7 Steps to Protect You & Your Home

Originally published 4/19/19, updated 10/23/23 When you notice cracks in your foundation, leaning foundation walls, or signs of settling, your first reaction is to worry. A number of questions go through your mind. What’s causing the damage to your home? What will foundation repair cost? How do you find someone you can trust? These are […]

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Acculevel Mentioned In Local Magazines

Carmel Monthly Magazine and Zionsville Monthly Magazine both mentioned Acculevel in recent issues. Spring is officially here, and sometimes those April showers bring hidden problems with foundations or crawl spaces to the surface. If you suspect that your foundation or crawl space has been compromised and you need to consult with an expert in basement waterproofing, […]

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Heavy Rain and Your Foundation: This Could be Trouble

Originally posted 4/15/19, updated 9/20/21 Rain makes our crops grow, but it can also create problems for your home’s foundation.  This is especially true if those showers are heavy rains, or you live near a lake or river.  You may wonder, what does my location have to do with anything? The answer is: if you […]

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Learning More About Your Foundation: the Basics

Originally posted 4/12/19, updated 8/30/21   The Oxford English dictionary defines a “foundation” as the lowest load-bearing part of a building.  Every home has one; it’s the base of the structure and it’s a critical component for your home’s stability.  Acculevel specializes in foundation repair and waterproofing.  We’re a family-owned and operated company that’s been […]

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Winter Storms and Runoff Can Cause Foundation Damage

Originally posted 4/8/19, updated 12/15/21 Snow and ice may be collecting on your roof, but that doesn’t limit the scope of the damage it can do.  The weight of that frozen precipitation can do more than press down on your roof and seep into any roof cracks or openings. Melting snow also can create problems […]

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Tips to Protect Your Home Foundation This Spring

In many parts of the country, including the Midwest, spring brings rainy weather, melting snow, and ice. While water is great for preventing summer drought, it can do more than just create a soggy lawn. Water saturation in the soil around your home can result in common foundation problems. Signs If you haven’t done anything […]

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How to Fix Sagging Crawl Space Insulation

Originally posted 4/3/19, revised by Kelly Kater 9/24/20   If you go into your crawl space, you’re likely to see a few things that make you uncomfortable.  Many people have an aversion to snakes or spiders, and both of those are possible inhabitants in such a dark sheltered area.  But I’ll bet you find something […]

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Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Basement

Originally posted 3/29/19, updated 3/7/22   If you’ve ever read any articles about spring cleaning, you’re probably familiar with the stereotypical suggestions: organize your books by color!  Throw out anything that doesn't bring you joy!  Make your own cleaning solutions out of household items! This guide is different.  We don’t want to tell you how […]

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Crack Injections: All You Need to Know

Originally posted 3/22/19, updated 8/23/21 If you have a crack in your foundation, you’re probably a little panicked right now.  After all, your entire house is resting on that foundation!  What if that crack splits wide open?  Will your home start to slide?  Will the wall above the foundation crack open, too?  Before you work […]

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