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. […]
Let’s have a quick flashback to science class, okay? Cold weather makes porous materials contract, or shrink inward. When it gets warmer outside, these materials expand. That’s easy enough, right? Now let’s think about all the materials in and around your home. Which ones are porous? If you said all of them, you’re right. The […]
Home repairs are not cheap. High quality foundation repairs are definitely not cheap. So you may wonder: is it really worth investing serious cash into something that may not be visible? Absolutely, yes it is. I know this may sound like a self-serving answer, given that I work for Acculevel, a family-owned and operated company […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the Midwest, it’s not unusual to have the air conditioning on at the start of a day, only to switch over to heat at the end of it (or vice versa). A perfect example of this phenomenon happened last week in central Indiana. The day started warm and humid, reaching mid-70s by the afternoon. […]
