Foundation Repair

When you’re buying a house, you can feel like a trained animal at the circus.  You jump through countless hoops, there’s a lot of show and fuss, and you just want it to be done so you can relax. Acculevel has been helping people repair and preserve their homes since our founding in 1996.  We […]

I have fond memories of sitting on my grandparent’s porch, watching birds and squirrels squabble over sunflower seeds.  My never-idle grandmother worked on her latest sewing project and my grandfather tried to read, while I bombarded them with a child’s endless stream of questions.    Like my grandparents did, many homeowners consider their porches and patios […]

It sounds like one of those brain-teasers from elementary school, like what do the words pool, picnic, and card have in common?  (They’re types of table.)   But porches, chimneys, and decks do share some traits.  All three are features that can add value and versatility to your home. Unfortunately, they can all develop the same […]

Many homeowners find themselves dealing with a sagging floor.  I think a lot of us actually equate it to being “normal” for an older home.  But if you’re reading this, you probably know a sagging floor is a sign of structural issues, and it’s in your best interest to address it quickly.   The most common […]

The health of your home begins at the foundation.  Your house-  and everything in it-  literally depends on the stability of your foundation.   If you’re alarmed when you find a foundation issue like this, you have a good reason to be!  Your foundation should have regular check-ups just like you do.  Even if you’re […]

It can be human nature to procrastinate.  We’re all probably guilty of it, whether it’s hitting the snooze button in the morning or running the dryer to “fluff” the shirt we didn’t iron.  Most of the time, these actions don’t have a major impact on our day.  (Assuming you only hit that snooze button once, […]

It finally happened: you found the perfect home, and have your heart set on it.  Then the home inspector rains on your parade- their report has flagged some concerns.   What do you do now?   The typical, but frustrating, answer is it depends. It depends on where the issue is, how severe it is, what the […]

When we researched the reality behind lifetime warranty of homes, we learned that they are often shorter than consumers expect them to be.  In the article, we provided a list of questions to ask contractors about warranty practices.  After some feedback from customers, we’ve decided to expand that list for anyone interested in hiring a […]

Is this your best price?  Do you offer any discounts?  What’s the best you can do for me?  These are common questions a customer will ask, when meeting with a sales representative.  Everyone wants to make sure they’re getting the best deal possible to avoid buyer’s remorse.   But getting the best deal is a tall […]

It’s something no homeowner wants to see: water in your basement. You can’t ignore it; okay, maybe you can, but you shouldn’t.  Water causes foundation damage and mold growth, among other things.  Left unchecked, your foundation will crack and decay, mold will form and pollute the air you breathe, and moisture will deteriorate the wooden […]