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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 proper drainage away from your foundation helps prevent ice blockages and keeps your sump […]

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,” and what it means when compared to other repair methods like […]

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[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.27.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"] 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 […]

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 to one side, nor give […]

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 humid.   Started in 1996, Acculevel is a family-owned and […]

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  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 to be cut by the title company. […]

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]When a homeowner calls us because they have water in their basement, they often say things like, “this hasn’t ever happened before,” or “I don’t understand why water has started coming in now.” We understand the frustration, and we sympathize; a wet basement is NOT the kind of surprise […]

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