Foundation Repair

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 your own repairs, but obtaining […]

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to improve your home?  Not sure if your home is ready for the harsh conditions of January in the Midwest? There are several things you can do to prepare your house for the weather coming our way! Acculevel is a family-owned and operated company that specializes in waterproofing […]

Most people probably have heard someone say, “Oh, it’s just the house settling” after a thud or a creak. However, a real settling house means the soil under the foundation is shifting to accommodate the home’s weight and nature’s weather conditions. But how can you tell the difference between when foundation issues are from normal settling and when they are indicative of potentially major problems?

Media clips of giant sinkholes opening up under a house or car may have you thinking that’s the only way a foundation will sink—dramatically and suddenly. However, a normal sinking foundation isn’t caused by a sinkhole, and it takes a while for a foundation to noticeably sink. If you do notice after the fact, it’s likely because you missed or ignored the warning signs.

Freezing temperatures cause damage to everything- even materials we tend to view as permanent.  These include the materials that we depend on to keep us safe and comfortable in bad weather; wood beams can rot, nails can rust, and concrete can decay.   Your home can develop foundation issues any time of year, but there are […]

If you are in the process of building a home, the best way to avoid future foundation problems is to carefully vet the company you hire to construct the house. Nothing replaces good workmanship. However, if you live in an existing home, chances are you will experience foundation issues at some point. We have some ways to avoid foundation problems occurring in the future.

In a perfect world, the house you want to sell has no issues and was constructed correctly from the beginning. There is no wear and tear, and buyers are lined up at your door, fighting one another for the chance to pay you the asking price. However, nature has different plans.  There are many elements […]

The phrase, “adulting is hard,'' began as a lament for young adults who dreaded the mundane aspects of adulthood.  But I think it speaks to all of us when we’re tackling unpleasant tasks like filing taxes or visiting our in-laws.  There are just some times you’d really prefer to dodge your responsibilities.    Foundation repair is […]

Foundation repairs are tax deductible, in specific instances.  As you would expect with our convoluted maze-like tax code, the devil is in the details. Acculevel is a foundation company.  We are experts in our field; since opening our doors in 1996, we’ve restored health and stability to more than 20,000 homes in our Midwestern service […]

How much does it cost to repair a foundation? That depends on three things: the type of issue, the severity of the issue and the repair method needed.  You really cannot overstate the importance of a good foundation.  The rest of your house rests -literally- on the strength and stability of that foundation.   Based on […]