Cracks, water intrusion, crawl space moisture, settlement, etc.
Reality is a matter of perspective. Everyone has a different viewpoint, so how they see the world is filtered through the lens of their experiences. There are certain truths we all agree on- the sky is blue, the ocean is deep, and pineapple doesn’t belong on pizza. You’re probably thinking that we’re wandering off-subject right […]
We’ve all seen it happen- or had it happen to us. The unfortunate party guest walks across the patio, with a drink in one hand and a plate of food in the other. Their shoe catches on a crack or uneven area in the concrete, they trip, and presto! Everything they were carrying is now […]
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 move and create problems for […]
How dangerous is mold in your home? The impact on your family and home. We all know what mold looks like- it’s the fuzzy growth on food not eaten in a timely fashion or the dark grime that creeps on the grout in the corners of the shower. And sure, you’re conscientious about throwing out […]
When your doors begin to stick, or when you see cracks in your foundation, you know something has gone awry. It’s critical that you take action quickly, to restore the structural stability of your home. In this article, we’ll thoroughly discuss the best repair method, the costs associated with it, and the variables that need […]
Is Your Home Settling? Three Signs That Your Foundation is Sinking Imagine you repainted your living room. You chose a lovely shade, a color that fills you with a feeling of serenity. You’ve done the job well: you stripped off the outdated wallpaper, repaired cracks in the drywall, applied 2 coats of primer and […]
When a basement wall cracks, it needs to be repaired, much like a broken bone. Having been broken, it must be set back in place and held firm to heal. Depending on how severe the break, it may take metal plates and pins for the bone to regain strength. The solutions for a bowing basement […]
You may be wondering to yourself: Why does it matter, if my home’s crawl space is damp? It’s not like I live in that space. This is a reasonable question; most homeowners rarely ever go into the underside of their house. Even if you’re not claustrophobic, your average crawl space is cramped, often unlit, and […]
When your foundation is settling, you need piers to repair it. This is a fact that everyone in the industry agrees upon. However, some contractors recommend push piers while others rely on helical piers. Acculevel has been repairing foundations since 1996 and we have installed both types of piers. In most residential settings, helical piers […]
Do you have a window or door that doesn’t want to close properly? Or one that you struggle to open? This is often referred to as “sticking,” and it means the door frame and the door no longer line up properly. You may think this is just a part of an aging home, but you’d […]
