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.
Originally posted 11/13/2018, revised 02/4/2021 For most people, the words “wet basement” conjure up the sounds of summer thunderstorms and the smell of damp concrete. Maybe you revisit the disgust and frustration you felt while cleaning out the dirty water that destroyed items you had stored in the basement. But what if a wet basement […]
Originally published 10/31/18, updated 12/14/22 In a perfect world, the house you want to sell has no issues and was constructed correctly from the beginning. There is no wear and tear, and buyers are lined up at your door, fighting one another for the chance to pay you the asking price. However, nature has different […]
Waterproofing your basement can seem tedious or even like an unnecessary expense if you’re not actively using the space. In reality, a moisture problem in your basement causes far more than just unsightly stains and a musty smell. Water is the leading cause of foundation damage, and leaving it untreated invites serious and costly structural […]
Originally posted 10/22/2018, updated 2/18/2021 The phrase, “adulting is hard,'' began as a lament for young adults who dreaded the mundane aspects of adulthood. But I think it speaks to all of us when we’re tackling unpleasant tasks like filing taxes or visiting our in-laws. There are just some times you’d really prefer to dodge […]
Originally posted 10/22/2018, revised on 1/28/2021 Foundation repairs are tax deductible, in specific instances. As you would expect with our convoluted maze-like tax code, the devil is in the details. Acculevel is a foundation company. We are experts in our field; since opening our doors in 1996, we’ve restored health and stability to more than […]
Originally posted: 10/22/18. Updated 9/10/20 If you’re reading this article, I suspect you’ve already done some research into basement waterproofing. What I don’t know is your knowledge level: if you’ve binge-watched a season of remodelling on HGTV, asked neighbors about their experiences, read a dozen articles, or even had some estimates from contractors. Acculevel has […]
Originally posted 10/15/2018, updated 3/18/2021 I want you to reminisce with me for a moment. When you were house hunting, did you peek into closets and cabinets? Did homes with attics and basements interest you more, because they had added storage space? Even if you are a design minimalist, you will need places to store […]
Originally posted 9/28/2018, updated 12/17/2020 Your home’s guttering helps to protect your foundation. It collects rainwater as it cascades across your roof and funnels it down the drainpipe. That’s all well and good, but where does this drainpipe end? Does it extend a fair distance into the yard, where it discharges the water safely away […]
Originally published on 9/28/18, updated on 12/15/22 How much does it cost to repair a foundation? That depends on three things: the type of issue, the severity of the issue and the repair method needed. You really cannot overstate the importance of a good foundation. The rest of your house rests -literally- on the strength […]
All contractors are not created equal. We’ve all heard stories of homeowners who have been scammed: a seemingly legitimate contractor offers you a great price on a project, shows up the first day or two, takes your money, then never returns to finish the job. Unfortunately, these stories are not urban legends or myths; there […]
