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10 Facts About Mold for Homeowners

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 […]

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A Leaning Chimney Could Be Trouble

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 […]

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Ceiling Cracks and How They Relate to Your 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 […]

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Tips to Make Sure Your Sump Pump Is Ready for Spring

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 […]

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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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