Originally posted 5/7/21, updated 12/15/22 Foundation repairs are not cheap. I’ve emphasized in a number of our blogs that making small repairs early can translate to significant savings later. Like most of you, I have to watch my budget closely. I understand that It can seem excessive to spend $1,000-1400 repairing cracks in your foundation. […]
Originally posted 2/18/21, updated 12/15/22 If you’ve heard of helical tiebacks before, you’ve probably been researching repair methods for bowing or leaning walls. A wall begins to move when the pressure from the soil around the foundation becomes over-saturated with water. Left untreated, these weakened walls will eventually collapse, causing massive structural damage to your […]
It can be unnerving, to find cracks in your home’s walls, ceiling, or foundation. You don’t know what it means. Is it minor? Just a cosmetic issue? Will your house fall down? I understand how easily reasonable concern can turn into panic. Since we first opened our doors in 1996, Acculevel has been repairing foundations […]
When you find a crack in your foundation, you probably have one of two basic reactions. Either you panic that your home is no longer stable, or you shrug it off as routine settling. I’d suggest avoiding these extremes, and aim for the grey area between them; foundation cracks shouldn’t be ignored, but they’re not […]
Originally posted 1/7/21; updated 7/31/23 If you’ve read any of our other blogs about tilting foundation walls, you know that repairing a bowed basement wall does not have to include straightening it. In many cases, stabilizing and securing the wall is all that’s required to restore your foundation’s stability. For many homeowners, the goal of […]
Most people assume that if their foundation has a water problem, they’ll notice it quickly. This isn’t always the case, however. Water may be damaging your foundation without leaking into your basement or crawl space. But if you see cracks in your foundation - dry or wet - this can be a sign of trouble […]
Originally posted 12/17/20, updated 12/15/22 Your foundation does a lot for you. It supports your home, remains stable in changing weather conditions, and repels nasty invaders like insects and vermin. In return, we often ignore it; we spend our money and attention on interior improvements like new furniture or remodeled bathrooms. Or we focus on […]
Most people do not like surprises. Sure, you like the nice ones: a coworker brings in bagels for the office, your child takes out the trash without being asked, that sort of thing. But you hate the other surprises: a window that won’t open, a basement wall starting to bow, water seeping into your basement […]
Concrete is an essential building tool. It’s a man-made concoction that literally paves the way for our society. We use it to create roads, bridges, retaining walls, dams, and even our homes. It’s everywhere and we rely on it heavily in everyday life. Nothing in life is infallible, though. And when you consider the amount […]
Originally posted 9/24/20, updated 12/15/22 Walls in general are not meant to lean or curve. They should be solid, upright, and holding firm at a 90° angle from the floor. So if you have a wall in your home that doesn’t meet these criteria, you most likely have a problem. And if that problem wall […]
