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It could be that you’ve found cracks in your basement wall and need carbon fiber straps for foundation repair to secure and stabilize your foundation. Maybe you read our blog on DIY Home Inspection, surveyed your home, and now have concerns. Perhaps a friend or...
Wondering how to keep sump pump discharge from freezing? Insulate the discharge pipe using foam insulation or pipe sleeves to keep water flowing in cold temperatures. You can also install heat tape for extra protection. Extending the discharge line and ensuring...
Slabjacking is one of the primary services that we offer at Acculevel. In previous articles, we’ve explained how it works, when it won’t work, and compared it to helical piers as a repair option. But we keep running into questions about the term, “slabjacking,”...
A sloping or sagging floor is usually pretty obvious to a homeowner. Maybe you can see a gap between the baseboard and your floor? Are there high and low places as you walk across a room? Or does the floor slope from one end of your house to another? In most...
People don’t hang out in their crawl spaces. In fact, most homeowners never go into that dark and cramped area at all! And who could blame you? At best, your crawl space is unlit, dirty, and home to spiders and other insects. The only person who wants to be in a...
What causes floors to sag? A deep dive into the most common culprits. Your floor is supposed to be a smooth, even surface that is firm and steady beneath your feet. It is not supposed to have ridges like a potato chip. It should not offer a kid-friendly ski slope...
Historically, people have built their homes out of whatever material was available. Foundations were originally constructed of wood, stone, or brick. In the last century, this has gradually changed to concrete foundations. Cinder blocks and poured concrete...
Here in the Midwest, we often say our weather is unpredictable. I don’t think that’s entirely true. The amount of rainfall varies, and some tornado seasons are more active than others. But you can pretty much guarantee that our summers are going to be hot and...
No homeowner wants to see mold growth in their home. It doesn’t matter if it’s on leftovers in your fridge, the bathroom grout, or on your basement wall — mold is not a welcome addition to anyone’s home! In the Midwest, we cope with subzero temperatures in the...
Why Should You Finance Home Repairs? There are times when financing your home repairs makes sense! Maybe you just bought a house, and you don’t have the funds right now. Many times, foundation repairs are part of the negotiations - you may be waiting on the check...
