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.
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 winter and suffer through sweltering 90°+ days […]
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. The […]
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 people like! We also know that […]
Once upon a time, your driveway was a freshly poured, smooth, and even surface. As the years have passed, that has changed. Your drive has endured changing seasons, extreme temperatures, erosion, and of course—the wear and tear of vehicles. All of these variables have an impact on your property as a whole, and the driveway […]
If you’ve ever been in the Midwest just before a thunderstorm, you know how intense humidity can be. The air is a damp sweaty cloth wrapped around you like a boa constrictor. It weighs you down and slowly compresses you, until you feel both smothered and drowned at the same time. It’s hard to breathe, […]
Foundation Problems? Helical Piers Are Your Solution. Acculevel repairs settling foundations with a proven system, utilizing the strength of steel piers. Piers are the best way to repair settling foundation issues. If you’re here, reading this article, there’s a good chance you already know this. Maybe you’ve seen signs of settling in your home and done […]
Generally, if you have water in your basement or crawl space, it’s because water has seeped through the wall, entered through cracks, or oozed in through the cove joint (where the floor and wall connect). But every once in a while, you may have water coming into your home from the top of the wall, […]
If we’re installing a waterproofing system in your basement, you clearly have some water issues developing. It could be cracks from hydrostatic pressure, mold growth, or water intrusion. Whatever problem we’re solving, installing water drainage will be a temporary but disruptive interruption in your daily routine. Acculevel is a family-owned and operated company, and we […]
Many homeowners install water drainage in their basements to prevent leaks or flooding. This is reasonable and logical; a damp basement encourages mold, damages anything stored there, and makes a soggy mess. But the water outside your home isn’t just trying to cause flooding. It’s also damaging your foundation in ways that are more subtle […]
Everyone knows that water flooding into your basement is an issue. But water intrusion isn’t always “in your face.” Sometimes, water seeps into your basement walls or floor, then dries up before anyone sees it. Acculevel is a family-owned and operated company that specializes in waterproofing and foundation repair. Since we opened our doors in […]
