If we’re installing a waterproofing system in your basement, you clearly have some water issues developing. It could be cracks from hydrostatic pressure, mold growth, or water intrusion. Whatever problem we’re solving, installing water drainage will be a temporary but disruptive interruption in your daily routine. Acculevel is a family-owned and operated company, and we […]
Simply stated, hydrostatic pressure is important to homeowners because it can damage your foundation. Acculevel has been repairing foundations for more than twenty-five years, and we know firsthand what happens to a foundation when it’s struggling with water damage. There is a gap between what homeowners know -and what they need to know- about hydrostatic […]
When you hear “basement drain tile,” what do you picture in your mind? Until I started working at Acculevel, this term made me picture a classic blue and white mosaic tile. This is 100% dead wrong, of course, because basement drain tile is actually a form of waterproofing. This is the author’s original (and entirely […]
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 […]
If you’ve found a crack in your basement wall, you’re probably worried about it. What caused it? Will it get worse? How should you fix it, and what will the repairs cost? For most of us, our home is our greatest investment. Anything that reduces our home’s value or threatens our security is a very […]
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 […]
Core fill is an alternative method contractors use when installing basement waterproofing and repairing a bowing wall conflict. The preferred way to fix a bowing wall is through installing carbon fiber straps. However, installing straps in the traditional way will ruin an interior water drainage system. Core fill resolves this conflict. Started by Andy Beery […]
Does your home have a basement? How are you using it? If you’re just using it for storage, or for your laundry room, that’s fine. (It’s your house, use it how you want!) But if your basement doesn’t have an egress window, you’re not maximizing its full potential. Acculevel has been repairing foundations, waterproofing basements […]
Originally posted 3/25/21, updated 6/2/21 Since our founding in 1996, Acculevel has repaired more than 30,000 homes throughout our service area. We have been involved in many real estate transactions, for both buyers and sellers. Sometimes a homeowner will contact us before putting their home on the market, because they are aware of issues that […]
When you find cracks, or signs of damage within your foundation, you worry how serious the damage is, what repairs are needed, and how you're going to pay for those repairs. It seems logical that your homeowners insurance would cover part (or all!) of the repair costs, but I’m sorry to say that’s not usually […]
