Originally posted 1/21/2019, updated 7/30/2020 When you think of doing home repairs, do you automatically think of warmer weather? This would make sense- many outdoor industries like roadwork, landscaping, and roofing take place in the warmer months for the most effective results. Foundation repairs do not fall into this category, however. Both foundation repairs and […]
Originally posted 1/14/2019, updated 4/16/2021 Repair methods for foundation problems will vary, depending on what the issue is and how severe it is. The important thing that homeowners need to understand is this: most foundation repair should be left to the professionals. You can easily find videos on the internet that indicate you can make […]
Media clips of giant sinkholes opening up under a house or car may have you thinking that’s the only way a foundation will sink—dramatically and suddenly. However, a normal sinking foundation isn’t caused by a sinkhole, and it takes a while for a foundation to noticeably sink. If you do notice after the fact, it’s likely because you missed or ignored the warning signs.
Originally published 10/31/18, updated 12/14/22 In a perfect world, the house you want to sell has no issues and was constructed correctly from the beginning. There is no wear and tear, and buyers are lined up at your door, fighting one another for the chance to pay you the asking price. However, nature has different […]
Originally posted 10/22/2018, updated 2/18/2021 The phrase, “adulting is hard,'' began as a lament for young adults who dreaded the mundane aspects of adulthood. But I think it speaks to all of us when we’re tackling unpleasant tasks like filing taxes or visiting our in-laws. There are just some times you’d really prefer to dodge […]
Originally posted 10/22/2018, revised on 1/28/2021 Foundation repairs are tax deductible, in specific instances. As you would expect with our convoluted maze-like tax code, the devil is in the details. Acculevel is a foundation company. We are experts in our field; since opening our doors in 1996, we’ve restored health and stability to more than […]
Originally published on 9/28/18, updated on 12/15/22 How much does it cost to repair a foundation? That depends on three things: the type of issue, the severity of the issue and the repair method needed. You really cannot overstate the importance of a good foundation. The rest of your house rests -literally- on the strength […]
Originally posted 6/26/2018, updated 10/13/21 What is a home foundation? At its most basic level, it’s the starting point of your home. It’s the first thing that was constructed, because everything in your home is supported by the base (foundation) of your home. The health and stability of your house relies in large part […]
You may think of Acculevel as just a foundation and waterproofing company, but it is so much more than that. Acculevel is a company built on family values, that has been operating for over 20 years. Situated on the outskirts of the small town of Rossville Indiana, Acculevel brings that small town familiarity to its […]
Originally posted 5/4/18, revised by 10/8/20 The housing market can be a complicated place. When you’re selling your home, you’re also (usually) buying a new one. Timing can be a critical issue- you don’t want to pay two mortgages, but you don’t want to be temporarily homeless if you sell your home before your new […]
