Acculevel Blog

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 plans.  There are many elements […]

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 […]

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 your responsibilities.    Foundation repair is […]

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 20,000 homes in our Midwestern service […]

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 been waterproofing basements since their […]

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 seasonal items.  It’s a fact […]

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 from your home, garage, driveway- […]

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 and stability of that foundation.   Based on […]

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 […]

It can be overwhelming -even panic-inducing- to discover your basement has flooded.  You open the door, look down the stairs, and see a soggy, smelly mess.  Where do you even start?!  My grandmother says the best way to solve a big problem is by taking small steps- it doesn’t matter how small they are, just […]