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 4/9/2018; updated 12/15/22 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 […]
Originally published 8/27/18, updated 11/12/20 Are sagging floors tripping you up? Is your furniture slowly sliding out of place? Does your floor feel bouncy or spongy in certain places? These are more than just a nuisance! A sagging floor is usually a sign that something is very wrong with your home’s structural wooden framework, […]
Originally posted 8/20/18, revised 11/12/20 If your home has a crack in the foundation, you probably want to know three things: what caused it, how significant it is, and what it will cost to fix. Acculevel has been repairing foundations since our start in 1996. Founded by Andy Beery, we’re a family-owned and operated […]
Originally posted 6/26/2018, updated 10/13/21 What is a home foundation? At its most basic level, it’s the starting point of your home. It’s the first thing that was constructed, because everything in your home is supported by the base (foundation) of your home. The health and stability of your house relies in large part […]
Does money really grow on trees? If you home has mature trees then you could be sitting on thousands of dollars. According to the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers, a mature tree could be worth between $1,000 to $10,000. Mature trees also do a lot for your home. If your home has mature trees […]
Originally posted 6/12/2018, updated 12/31/2020 You don’t want to walk downstairs one day, and find water in your basement. That’s the sort of discovery that can ruin anyone’s day! But if that water has damaged your home and possessions, it’s going to be expensive as well as frustrating. Acculevel is a foundation repair company that […]
You may think of Acculevel as just a foundation and waterproofing company, but it is so much more than that. Acculevel is a company built on family values, that has been operating for over 20 years. Situated on the outskirts of the small town of Rossville Indiana, Acculevel brings that small town familiarity to its […]
Want to add a little extra space to your home? If you have a stairwell you might be in luck. You can remodel the space under your stairs to add extra room to your home and increase its value. How do you know how much room you have? Take a look... Cut a small hole […]
Originally posted 5/15/2018; updated 12/29/21 Do you feel like you’re running out of room in your home? Wishing you could add another bedroom, home office, or a private gym? Do you have a basement that could provide the space for such an item? Before you start planning your expansion, we recommend that you have your […]
Originally posted 5/4/18, revised by 10/8/20 The housing market can be a complicated place. When you’re selling your home, you’re also (usually) buying a new one. Timing can be a critical issue- you don’t want to pay two mortgages, but you don’t want to be temporarily homeless if you sell your home before your new […]
