Cracks, water intrusion, crawl space moisture, settlement, etc.
As an enthusiastic gardener, I understand that curb appeal and the desire to have an attractive yard sometimes overrule practicality. You may have installed an expansive deck or porch, planted ornamental shrubs, or set up a koi pond. And now you’ve learned these lovely items are directly in the way of necessary home repairs. This […]
When most of us find an issue in our home, our first thought is, “Can I fix this myself?” If the answer is no, we move directly to “Who should I hire to fix this?” But if you’re not careful, you may be lured into the tempting question that lurks between these two steps: “Can […]
If you’ve recently filled up your gas tank, bought groceries, or shopped at a home improvement store, you know the cost of everything is going up. This is especially true in the construction industry; lumber and steel costs are growing exponentially. This inflation isn’t just hitting consumers hard- it’s taking some major jabs at businesses, […]
If you search for information about expansive soil, you’ll find a number of articles about what it is and how it affects your foundation. But what if you don’t have expansive soil? In all likelihood, it means your home is built on granular soil. No one in our industry says much about that type of […]
Have you ever watched one of those fixer-upper home renovation shows? The new homeowners are so excited; they have a budget that will just barely cover their “wish list” of projects- and then things start to go awry. They discover the wiring isn’t up to code, there’s lead paint that has to be removed, or […]
If your floors are sagging or sloping, it means a portion of the structure below your flooring is failing. That flooring structure is almost certainly made of wood- whether we’re talking about the sill plate, floor joists, or other components. The average cost to repair sagging or sloping floors is approximately $5600. But none of […]
It can be difficult to know when you’re getting a good deal. It doesn’t matter what you’re shopping for: cars, appliances, lawn care, home repairs, etc. No one wants to waste their hard-earned cash on a sub-par product or service. Acculevel has been repairing foundations and waterproofing homes since our start in 1996. Family-owned and […]
If you’ve read any of our other articles about real estate, you’ll know that I consider buying and selling a home to be a complicated affair. There are so many different parties involved, performing various appraisals, inspections, and assessments. Whether you are the buyer or the seller, there are times when you need a professional […]
Articles about sagging floors usually emphasize the elements of the crawl space. They don’t focus on the existence of the crawl space itself, how a crawl space is defined, or if there are different types. Acculevel has been lifting sagging floors, waterproofing homes, and repairing foundations since we began in 1996. We’ve helped over 30,000 […]
Since Andy Beery founded Acculevel in 1996, our goal has been to help homeowners protect and preserve their homes. We reach this goal by treating our customers in the way we want to be treated: honestly, fairly, and respectfully. Like some of the other blogs in this FAQ series, this is written specifically for homeowners […]
