Foundation Repair

Shearing, hairline, wide, horizontal, drywall, ceiling... What do all these words have in common? They are types of cracks you may find in your home’s foundation that may indicate water damage or settling. At Acculevel, we specialize in waterproofing and foundation repair.  We’re a family-owned and operated company based in Rossville, Indiana.  Since our start […]

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 […]

Originally posted 3/6/19, updated 6/25/21 When you hear “expansive soil,” what do you think?  It’s soil that expands, right?  What’s so bad about ‘expansive’ soil, compared to regular soil?  One of them puts more strain on a home’s foundation.  Acculevel has been repairing foundations and waterproofing homes since 1996.  Over the years, we’ve helped more […]

Originally published 3/1/19, updated 7/7/21 We all know that water is an essential part of life and a massive force of nature.  Hurricanes, tidal waves, and floods are examples of water at its most dangerous.  But water can be a major issue at a smaller scale, too.  Did you know that excess rain can damage […]

Cracking walls may mean significant foundation problems. We provide some reasons for cracked walls.

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.

Originally published 1/28/2019, revised 9/6/23 If you’ve ever researched home repairs of any kind, you know that water is one of the primary causes of damage.  You might think you don’t have to worry about water in the winter, but that’s not the case.  Whether it’s in liquid or solid form, water is a year-round […]

Originally posted 1/21/19, revised 5/24/21 I watch a lot of how-to TV shows, because I like to learn new things: sewing, cooking, painting, gardening, you name it.  It gives you a chance to try something new, flexing those DIY muscles feels good, and if it doesn’t turn out well?  That’s okay!  You can throw away […]

Originally published 1/18/2019; updated 5/3/2021 In the Midwest, we endure some pretty extreme weather variations.  Summers are filled with high humidity, severe thunderstorms, and temperatures in the 90s.  Winters bring snow, painfully dry air, and frigid temperatures that can drop into the negative.  It’s a challenge to build a house that will endure such a […]

Originally posted 1/14/2019, updated 4/16/2021 Repair methods for foundation problems will vary, depending on what the issue is and how severe it is. The important thing that homeowners need to understand is this: most foundation repair should be left to the professionals.  You can easily find videos on the internet that indicate you can make […]