This post was originally published on 4/22/19 and updated on 2/6/20. If you Google “how to get an animal out of your foundation,” you’ll get some highly questionable results. Place ammonia-soaked rags in crawl space?! Expose animals to loud music and lights!? (These were some of my actual results- no kidding!) These may be good […]
Originally posted 4/15/19, updated 9/20/21 Rain makes our crops grow, but it can also create problems for your home’s foundation. This is especially true if those showers are heavy rains, or you live near a lake or river. You may wonder, what does my location have to do with anything? The answer is: if you […]
Originally posted 4/12/19, updated 8/30/21 The Oxford English dictionary defines a “foundation” as the lowest load-bearing part of a building. Every home has one; it’s the base of the structure and it’s a critical component for your home’s stability. Acculevel specializes in foundation repair and waterproofing. We’re a family-owned and operated company that’s been […]
Originally posted 4/8/19, updated 12/15/21 Snow and ice may be collecting on your roof, but that doesn’t limit the scope of the damage it can do. The weight of that frozen precipitation can do more than press down on your roof and seep into any roof cracks or openings. Melting snow also can create problems […]
In many parts of the country, including the Midwest, spring brings rainy weather, melting snow, and ice. While water is great for preventing summer drought, it can do more than just create a soggy lawn. Water saturation in the soil around your home can result in common foundation problems. Signs If you haven’t done anything […]
Originally posted 3/15/19, revised 11/19/21 Your garage floor is going to crack. How could it not? It endures heavy wear and tear, usually over the same areas repeatedly. And even inside a building, it still endures some pretty substantial temperature fluctuations, plus the natural erosion or water damage caused by rainfall. If cracks are inevitable, […]
Originally posted 3/6/19, updated 6/25/21 When you hear “expansive soil,” what do you think? It’s soil that expands, right? What’s so bad about ‘expansive’ soil, compared to regular soil? One of them puts more strain on a home’s foundation. Acculevel has been repairing foundations and waterproofing homes since 1996. Over the years, we’ve helped more […]
Originally posted 2/25/19, revised by Kelly Kater 8/27/20 Foundation shearing is a sign your wall is under serious stress. We’re talking about cramming the night before a major exam for a class you’ve skipped regularly and thought you could coast through- only to realize this one test is your entire grade and you won’t graduate […]
Any kind of water infiltration can damage a home’s foundation — but it also can damage other parts of the house. Don't miss the signs.
Originally posted 1/21/19, revised 5/24/21 I watch a lot of how-to TV shows, because I like to learn new things: sewing, cooking, painting, gardening, you name it. It gives you a chance to try something new, flexing those DIY muscles feels good, and if it doesn’t turn out well? That’s okay! You can throw away […]
