Cracks, water intrusion, crawl space moisture, settlement, etc.
Originally posted 1/7/21; updated 7/31/23 If you’ve read any of our other blogs about tilting foundation walls, you know that repairing a bowed basement wall does not have to include straightening it. In many cases, stabilizing and securing the wall is all that’s required to restore your foundation’s stability. For many homeowners, the goal of […]
What does it mean if you have a sagging or sloping floor, but no basement or crawl space? I’ve read a lot of articles on sagging floors (I’ve also written a few!), and they always talk about how moisture damages the wooden floor structure under the home. But it IS possible to have an uneven […]
While looking for a new home, you find a place that checks all the boxes: it’s in a good school district, taxes aren’t painful, it has a nice yard, enough bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, a roomy kitchen. Even the basement seems all right; it’s unfinished but clean and dry. And then you see it: a large […]
Most people assume that if their foundation has a water problem, they’ll notice it quickly. This isn’t always the case, however. Water may be damaging your foundation without leaking into your basement or crawl space. But if you see cracks in your foundation - dry or wet - this can be a sign of trouble […]
Originally posted 12/17/20, updated 12/15/22 Your foundation does a lot for you. It supports your home, remains stable in changing weather conditions, and repels nasty invaders like insects and vermin. In return, we often ignore it; we spend our money and attention on interior improvements like new furniture or remodeled bathrooms. Or we focus on […]
Some items are easier to buy than others. We know what criteria to use when we buy shoes- fit, comfort, color, etc. Buying food is usually pretty easy, also; you want to check produce for bruises, dairy for expiration dates, seafood that does not smell like dead fish… But what are the rules for buying […]
Most people do not like surprises. Sure, you like the nice ones: a coworker brings in bagels for the office, your child takes out the trash without being asked, that sort of thing. But you hate the other surprises: a window that won’t open, a basement wall starting to bow, water seeping into your basement […]
Based out of Rossville Indiana, Acculevel has a fairly large service area that includes Indiana and portions of the surrounding states. We are proud to be a part of the Midwestern community, where we can experience the full range of all four seasons. But we also have to acknowledge that winter in the Midwest can […]
No homeowner wants to take down drywall or pull up flooring to get an estimate on repairs. It’s messy, time consuming and can be expensive if you hire someone to do it for you. You know this, I know this, every contractor and repair company out there knows it. That doesn’t change the fact […]
In the Midwest, it’s not unusual to have the air conditioning on at the start of a day, only to switch over to heat at the end of it (or vice versa). A perfect example of this phenomenon happened last week in central Indiana. The day started warm and humid, reaching mid-70s by the afternoon. […]
