Cracked Wall

Originally posted: 8/27/19, revised 3/4/22   You’re looking at the outside of your beautiful brick home when you notice the veneer is cracking. Understandably, you start to worry about what this means. The bricks on your wall are cracked: isn’t that a sign of foundation problems? The answer to that is a solid… maybe.  It […]

Originally posted 6/24/19, revised by Kelly Kater 8/27/20 Foundation repairs are not a “one size fits all” type of situation.  Every repair is unique to the home where it takes place.  There are a wide range of variables to consider when planning a repair: where the issue is, what type of repair is to be […]

Let’s not get cracking! When it comes to driveways, cracks are inevitable. Over time, the natural wear and tear of tires running over the concrete and the weight of vehicles cause damage. However, there are different types of damage, and not all of it is because of regular use of the driveway. In the Midwest, […]

You might not think flushing the toilet or taking a shower could damage your home’s foundation, but if any pipes have had a steady leak over time, that water can cause problems. But the bigger problem is the pipe damage a shifting foundation can cause. Why a Foundation Shifts When water — whether from rain, […]

You’ve had the cracks filled, the wall anchors put in and the foundation lifted. Now what? You might think this is the best time to grab a coffee, flop down in the recliner and put your feet up, secure in the knowledge that nothing bad will ever happen to your foundation again. However, the time […]

Originally posted 5/21/19, updated 2/9/22 People often overlook cleaning gutters, because they don’t think it will have any impact on their house.  It’s a tedious and often gross chore; it requires you to lug a ladder around the entire perimeter of your home, scooping out leaf litter and “gunk” from your guttering.   But the fact […]

Not all soil is the same, and how it reacts to moisture and affects foundations varies. Sometimes, a structure is set on limestone, sandstone, or bedrock — each of which is capable of handling heavy loads and don’t carry the risk of soil shifting and expansion. Clay, Silt, and Peat Because of the small size […]

Shearing, hairline, wide, horizontal, drywall, ceiling... What do all these words have in common? They are types of cracks you may find in your home’s foundation that may indicate water damage or settling. At Acculevel, we specialize in waterproofing and foundation repair.  We’re a family-owned and operated company based in Rossville, Indiana.  Since our start […]

Originally posted 5/1/19, updated 9/3/21 A fireplace is usually the focal point in your living room.  It may also be a source of heat, if you actually light a fire within it (or turn it on, if it’s been converted to a gas “log”).   It can also be a warning sign of potential foundation […]

Originally posted on 4/29/19; updated by Kelly Kater on 8/06/20 I don’t like hot weather.  Summer is my least favorite season, and I absolutely refuse to live in a home without both central air and ceiling fans.  Using a ceiling fan requires cleaning the blades fairly often, which means I’m up close and personal with […]