Slabjacking is one of the primary services that we offer at Acculevel. In previous articles, we’ve explained how it works, when it won’t work, and compared it to helical piers as a repair option. But we keep running into questions about the term, “slabjacking,” and what it means when compared to other repair methods like […]
Slabjacking is the concrete lifting method that we use here at Acculevel. If you’re not familiar with it, you may want to start with our blog that explores concrete leveling repair methods. Before I started writing this article, I asked our project managers and advisors for their feedback. Since they’re the Acculevel employees who […]
While this blog is written for builders and contractors, the deep injection method also has practical applications in residential settings. This article is written with the assumption you are already familiar with our slabjacking process and makes multiple references to it. If this is not the case for you, I would recommend reading our blog […]
I’m going to break one of my ground rules, and make some assumptions about you. You’re here because you have a bowed wall in your basement or crawl space. You recognize the urgency of this, and you are actively trying to determine how to fix it. Maybe you’ve done some research on your own or […]
Originally posted 7/2/2020, updated 2/25/2021 Long before COVID-19 upset my apple cart, I was paranoid about having strangers in my house. My home is my sanctuary, where I feel comfortable and at ease, protected from the stress of the outside world. I don’t invite people over very often, and I’m highly selective when I do. […]
Recently, several clients have asked our team to compare our competitors’ warranties to the ones we provide. When one of our project managers mentioned this to me, I agreed to tackle the topic. But when I started researching and writing this article, it turned out to be a lot more frustrating than I expected. Here […]
When your home needs repairs, it can be an intimidating process. Whom do you trust to invite into your home? To do the quality work you want? How do you know if they’re the right “fit” for you? We have an article that can help you with that aspect: it’s a checklist of questions to […]
Slabjacking is an awesome method for lifting concrete slabs that have sunk into the ground. In a few minutes or a couple of hours, using a polyurethane foam injection, your patio or sidewalk can be brought back up to level. This process makes very little mess and costs significantly less than new concrete. Acculevel has […]
Originally posted 1/9/20; updated 9/21/23 Concrete slabs are a universal component in housing. No matter where you live or what kind of home you have, there’s a concrete slab somewhere on your property. It could be the base of your porch, the patio, or even your home’s floor. Another universal truth is that concrete slabs […]
Originally posted 3/22/19, updated 8/23/21 If you have a crack in your foundation, you’re probably a little panicked right now. After all, your entire house is resting on that foundation! What if that crack splits wide open? Will your home start to slide? Will the wall above the foundation crack open, too? Before you work […]
