Basement Repair & Insulation

Your average unfinished basement is plain and utilitarian. It’s used as storage; this is where you keep your laundry units, workbenches, exercise equipment, furnaces, and water heaters. It’s not a fancy or highly decorated area, but that doesn’t matter as long as it’s clean and dry. However, homeowners in Iowa—especially those exploring concrete repair in […]

Everyone knows that water flooding into your basement is an issue.  But water intrusion isn’t always “in your face.”  Sometimes, water seeps into your basement walls or floor, then dries up before anyone sees it. Acculevel is a family-owned and operated company that specializes in waterproofing and foundation repair.  Since we opened our doors in […]

Whether your concern is aesthetic or medical, you don’t want mold in your basement.  It’s gross, it smells, and it can cause cold-like symptoms (if not worse).  There’s a lot of conflicting information on mold removal on the internet; but that’s typical, right? Sometimes I think the internet specializes in conflicting information.  Acculevel, however, specializes […]

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 humidity, which makes you feel […]

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 sticks to the skin.  Humidity […]

How dangerous is mold in your home? The impact on your family and home. We all know what mold looks like- it’s the fuzzy growth on food not eaten in a timely fashion or the dark grime that creeps on the grout in the corners of the shower.  And sure, you’re conscientious about throwing out […]

3 Benefits of Waterproofing Your Basement That Homeowners Should Know Ahh, the basement… the stalwart classic of scary stories told around the campfire.  It’s damp, dark, smelly, and potentially full of things that go bump in the night. As a kid, it was fun to be creeped out by these spaces.  But as a homeowner? […]

Homebuying is a stressful process; purchasing a home that has a moldy basement is certainly not going to reduce that stress. Is it worth the headache (both literal and metaphorical) to buy a home with an existing mold problem?  Should you walk away now, and look somewhere else?   The answers to those questions can […]

Mold is an unwanted guest that doesn’t wait for an invitation.  In fact, it’s more like an intruder or invader- it sneaks into your home, finds a place for itself, and settles in.  You may not even notice it’s there for a while; since it prefers the dark, mold often takes root in a corner […]

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.