Insights, tips, and news to help you protect and maintain your home’s foundation and waterproofing systems.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Originally posted 3/15/19, revised 11/19/21 Your garage floor is going to crack. How could it not? It endures heavy wear and tear, usually over the same areas repeatedly. And even inside a building, it still endures some pretty substantial temperature fluctuations, plus the natural erosion or water damage caused by rainfall. If cracks are inevitable, […]
Originally posted 3/11/19, revised 8/25/21 When you find water in your basement, you’re probably annoyed. Frustrated. Fed up. It doesn’t matter if it’s the first time, the third time, or if it only happens during a heavy rain: water intrusion is bad for your foundation and should be resolved. Acculevel has been repairing foundations […]
Originally posted 3/6/19, updated 6/25/21 When you hear “expansive soil,” what do you think? It’s soil that expands, right? What’s so bad about ‘expansive’ soil, compared to regular soil? One of them puts more strain on a home’s foundation. Acculevel has been repairing foundations and waterproofing homes since 1996. Over the years, we’ve helped more […]
Originally published 3/1/19, updated 7/7/21 We all know that water is an essential part of life and a massive force of nature. Hurricanes, tidal waves, and floods are examples of water at its most dangerous. But water can be a major issue at a smaller scale, too. Did you know that excess rain can damage […]
Originally posted 2/25/19, revised by Kelly Kater 8/27/20 Foundation shearing is a sign your wall is under serious stress. We’re talking about cramming the night before a major exam for a class you’ve skipped regularly and thought you could coast through- only to realize this one test is your entire grade and you won’t graduate […]
Cracking walls may mean significant foundation problems. We provide some reasons for cracked walls.
