Cracks, water intrusion, crawl space moisture, settlement, etc.
If you’ve found a crack in your basement wall, you’re probably worried about it. What caused it? Will it get worse? How should you fix it, and what will the repairs cost? For most of us, our home is our greatest investment. Anything that reduces our home’s value or threatens our security is a very […]
No one wants to find foundation damage in their basement or crawl space. Not ever. Whether you see cracks, water intrusion, or worse, these are all problems that will cost money to fix. The important thing is that you have the problems solved promptly and correctly. Delaying repairs means the issues become more severe, and […]
Slab foundations are relatively common, here in the Midwest. If your home doesn’t have a basement or crawl space built under it? It’s a slab foundation home. Basements and crawl spaces both require a substantial excavation at the beginning of the project; since slab foundations are shallow, they don’t take as much preparation. That makes […]
Your home’s foundation is critically important. It’s the base of your home that everything relies on to stay strong. It is essential that you make repairs as soon as you know there’s a problem. But sometimes, a situation gets away from you. If drywall is covering your walls, or you have storage tubs blocking your […]
Since I started writing this educational blog in 2019, we’ve covered a wide variety of topics. For the sake of clarity, we usually limit ourselves to exploring one service at a time. But Acculevel specializes in both waterproofing and foundation repair, and sometimes our customers need a combination of these offerings. In this article, we’re […]
When you find a crack, break, or hole in your foundation, you promptly try to find someone who can repair it. But the repairs you need may depend not only on the type of damage, but the type of material that was used to build your foundation. Acculevel is a family-owned and operated company that […]
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]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 […]
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 […]
To paraphrase Newton’s first law of motion, “an object at rest will stay at rest, unless it’s forced into motion.” What does that have to do with foundation repairs? It often describes a homeowner’s motivation to get repairs made. Acculevel is a family-owned and operated company that specializes in foundation repair and waterproofing. Since our […]
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, […]
