Garage floors take a lot of wear and tear from vehicles, heavy equipment, and seasonal temperature changes. Over time, these factors can lead to cracks, uneven surfaces, and other problems that affect both safety and appearance. COMMON ISSUES WITH GARAGE FLOORS Garage floors can sink or crack due to soil settling or erosion, often caused […]
Foundation Problems? Helical Piers Are Your Solution. Acculevel repairs settling foundations with a proven system, utilizing the strength of steel piers. Piers are the best way to repair settling foundation issues. If you’re here, reading this article, there’s a good chance you already know this. Maybe you’ve seen signs of settling in your home and done […]
If we’re installing helical piers around your home, it means your foundation needs to be stabilized and secured. Piering a foundation requires excavation, which is going to be (temporarily) disruptive to your home and property. Acculevel is a family-owned and operated company that specializes in foundation repair and waterproofing. We treat each customer’s home as […]
There are definitely situations where bigger is better. If you’re hosting a kid’s birthday party, a sheet cake is far superior to a lone cupcake. But there are other times- like when you’re trying to fix something- that having the correctly-sized socket wrench is much more helpful than having a large hammer. Acculevel is a […]
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]When your porch starts to settle, it usually happens gradually. You probably don’t even notice it at first; many of us enter our homes through the garage or a side door, rarely using our front entrance. And if it’s a side porch or an enclosed back porch, you may […]
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 […]
English is an odd language, with many irregular verbs and terms borrowed from other languages. This makes it one of the harder languages to learn, and can lead to misunderstandings- even between native English speakers. Andy Beery founded Acculevel in 1996 with a goal to help homeowners protect their greatest investment. We specialize in foundation […]
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 […]
Concrete is an essential building tool. It’s a man-made concoction that literally paves the way for our society. We use it to create roads, bridges, retaining walls, dams, and even our homes. It’s everywhere and we rely on it heavily in everyday life. Nothing in life is infallible, though. And when you consider the amount […]
