English is an odd language, with many irregular verbs and terms borrowed from other languages. This makes it one of the harder languages to learn, and can lead to misunderstandings- even between native English speakers. Andy Beery founded Acculevel in 1996 with a goal to help homeowners protect their greatest investment. We specialize in foundation […]
When your home needs repairs, that has to be your priority. But it doesn’t mean you want to disregard all of the time, money, and energy you’ve invested in your landscaping. Luckily, not all repairs put your yard at risk! Acculevel has been repairing foundations and waterproofing homes since their start in 1996. Our primary […]
If your home has a genuine brick foundation, it’s probably an older home that’s seen a lot of life. Generally speaking, homes built after 1950 only have a brick facade. This means that they have an external layer of red clay bricks, but the foundation core is made of concrete or cinder block. You may […]
It can be unnerving, to find cracks in your home’s walls, ceiling, or foundation. You don’t know what it means. Is it minor? Just a cosmetic issue? Will your house fall down? I understand how easily reasonable concern can turn into panic. Since we first opened our doors in 1996, Acculevel has been repairing foundations […]
When you find cracks, or signs of damage within your foundation, you worry how serious the damage is, what repairs are needed, and how you're going to pay for those repairs. It seems logical that your homeowners insurance would cover part (or all!) of the repair costs, but I’m sorry to say that’s not usually […]
When you find a crack in your foundation, you probably have one of two basic reactions. Either you panic that your home is no longer stable, or you shrug it off as routine settling. I’d suggest avoiding these extremes, and aim for the grey area between them; foundation cracks shouldn’t be ignored, but they’re not […]
What does it mean if you have a sagging or sloping floor, but no basement or crawl space? I’ve read a lot of articles on sagging floors (I’ve also written a few!), and they always talk about how moisture damages the wooden floor structure under the home. But it IS possible to have an uneven […]
While looking for a new home, you find a place that checks all the boxes: it’s in a good school district, taxes aren’t painful, it has a nice yard, enough bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, a roomy kitchen. Even the basement seems all right; it’s unfinished but clean and dry. And then you see it: a large […]
Most people assume that if their foundation has a water problem, they’ll notice it quickly. This isn’t always the case, however. Water may be damaging your foundation without leaking into your basement or crawl space. But if you see cracks in your foundation - dry or wet - this can be a sign of trouble […]
Some items are easier to buy than others. We know what criteria to use when we buy shoes- fit, comfort, color, etc. Buying food is usually pretty easy, also; you want to check produce for bruises, dairy for expiration dates, seafood that does not smell like dead fish… But what are the rules for buying […]
