Illinois weather is no joke. From freezing winters to heavy rains and summer droughts, your home’s foundation takes a beating. These conditions put stress on your basement foundation and can lead to cracks, water damage, or even structural instability. Understanding how local weather affects your foundation helps you catch small issues before they become costly […]
Foundation settlement can lead to serious issues like bowed walls and burst pipes. Acculevel provides basement repair services designed to address these problems at their source. Here’s what Belleville homeowners should know about identifying and fixing basement settlement: Causes of Settlement Foundation and basement repair planning can include checking for settlement. Settlement refers to the […]
Interested in adding an egress window to your basement, but don’t have time to read our comprehensive twelve page guide, Egress Windows: Ins and Outs for Homeowners? If so, this is the just the article you need! Acculevel has been helping homeowners protect and preserve their homes since 1996. We specialize in foundation repairs, waterproofing, […]
Before you hire someone to install an egress window in your basement, you probably want to know more about the installation process. That’s completely reasonable—after all, you’re trusting a contractor to modify your home. If you’re going to invest in a major safety feature that also adds to your home’s resale value, it makes sense […]
Originally posted 10/15/2018. Updated 12/24/2020. Your average unfinished basement is plain and utilitarian. It’s used as storage; this is where you keep your laundry units, workbenches, exercise equipment, furnaces, and water heaters. It’s not a fancy or highly decorated area, but that doesn’t matter as long as it’s clean and dry. However, homeowners in […]
TL;DR: A bowing or bulging basement wall is caused by hydrostatic pressure—water buildup in the soil pushes against the foundation. Ignoring the issue leads to major structural damage, including wall collapse, broken pipes, and costly repairs. Early action saves money—minor bowing can be fixed with carbon fiber straps, while severe cases require wall anchors or […]
Have you ever gone into a Michigan basement and noticed that there’s a concrete ledge all the way around the perimeter? It’s usually about 3 feet below from the ceiling, and the walls below it sometimes slope towards the center of the room. What is a Michigan Basement? It’s a unique basement style often found […]
Every industry has its obscure terms, and foundation repair is no exception. The “clay bowl effect” is one of those terms that you may have heard. It may have left you wondering what pottery making has to do with your home’s structure! At Acculevel, our goal is to provide you with a whole-home solution. We […]
Simply stated, hydrostatic pressure is important to homeowners because it can damage your foundation. Acculevel has been repairing foundations for more than twenty-five years, and we know firsthand what happens to a foundation when it’s struggling with water damage. There is a gap between what homeowners know -and what they need to know- about hydrostatic […]
If you’ve found a crack in your basement wall, you’re probably worried about it. What caused it? Will it get worse? How should you fix it, and what will the repairs cost? For most of us, our home is our greatest investment. Anything that reduces our home’s value or threatens our security is a very […]
