Originally published 11/1/21; updated 7/24/23 Basements can be challenging for homeowners. Even when they’re clean, dry, and well-lit, basements can still feel damp. This isn’t because you’re a bad housekeeper; it’s a side effect that comes with being partially underground. If the ground outside your basement is wet, your basement is going to have high […]
Originally posted 10/20/21, updated 12/15/22 If I asked you to visualize “water drainage” for your basement, what would it look like? Do you imagine something round, like a plumbing pipe? That’s what I pictured when I was new to Acculevel. But I learned otherwise when I asked a coworker to bring me samples of our […]
Too often, companies and salespeople pressure customers. They’re certain that if they keep pushing you, a little bit harder, a little bit farther...you’ll cave and sign a contract. These companies don’t ever stop to wonder if they’re the right fit for you. They assume everyone should do business with them. But that’s not possible, not […]
Originally posted 9/8/21; updated 8/9/23 When it rains, water may seep into your crawl space. This is normal and happens pretty regularly; the crawl space floor is probably open to the dirt below your house. But just because it’s typical to have water in the crawl space does not mean you should ignore water in […]
When most of us find an issue in our home, our first thought is, “Can I fix this myself?” If the answer is no, we move directly to “Who should I hire to fix this?” But if you’re not careful, you may be lured into the tempting question that lurks between these two steps: “Can […]
If you’ve recently filled up your gas tank, bought groceries, or shopped at a home improvement store, you know the cost of everything is going up. This is especially true in the construction industry; lumber and steel costs are growing exponentially. This inflation isn’t just hitting consumers hard- it’s taking some major jabs at businesses, […]
If you search for information about expansive soil, you’ll find a number of articles about what it is and how it affects your foundation. But what if you don’t have expansive soil? In all likelihood, it means your home is built on granular soil. No one in our industry says much about that type of […]
Originally posted 5/17/21; updated 12/15/22 Unlike many of you, I’m not a big fan of summer. I don’t like to sweat, there’s way too many insects, and the frizz… I swear my hair doubles in size. But a lot of my dislike is amplified by one factor: humidity. It intensifies the heat of summer, and […]
Originally posted 4/30/21; updated 12/20/22 Since Andy Beery founded Acculevel in 1996, our goal has been to help homeowners protect and preserve their homes. We reach this goal by treating our customers in the way we want to be treated: honestly, fairly, and respectfully. Like some of the other blogs in this FAQ series, this […]
*Including Hammond, Joliet, & Plainfield If you’re reading this, you probably have some concerns about your home’s foundation. Whether you have cracks in the foundation, signs of settling, or a bowing wall, you need to have it repaired. And you want someone knowledgeable, reputable, and trustworthy. Acculevel has been repairing foundations since Andy Beery founded […]
