In an earlier blog, I wrote about the similarities and differences between helical and push piers. This was written for homeowners who had settling foundations and were unfamiliar with the repair methods. In this particular blog, I am speaking to those homeowners who want to dive deeper into the technical details of helical and push […]
Do you have a retaining wall on your property that is starting to crack and bow? Or a stately column at the end of your driveway that is beginning to lean? You’ve probably wondered who to call, or how these items can be repaired. We have the answers to these questions, and more! If the […]
It depends. Yes, that’s a terrible answer. No one likes it. I don’t like writing it. But it’s accurate, because ‘foundation repair’ is a very broad term. Multiple issues and their corresponding repair methods fall under that heading, so your results may vary (another tired and tedious marketing phrase). I’m starting to feel like […]
I think there’s a big difference between finding water in an unfinished basement and finding water in your bedroom closet. Having water intrusion in the main floor of your house has to be infinitely more alarming! But for homeowners with a slab foundation, it is a real and disruptive possibility. The fact is: there aren’t […]
Before I write these articles, I spend a little time on Google. I like to see what information is available, if it’s helpful or just advertising, and what people are searching for. And I discovered that “garage repair” seems to automatically reroute to “garage DOOR repair.” Like the door is the only thing that could […]
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 […]
What Are the Problems with Helical Piers? 3 Issues to Consider. If you’re reading this article, we know a few things about you. For starters, you either own a home or you are interested in buying one. Secondly, the home in question has settling issues with the foundation. And third, you are aware that contractors […]
This post was originally published 9/12/19 and updated 2/13/20. When your foundation is settling, you need piers to repair it. This is a fact that everyone in the industry agrees upon. However, some contractors recommend push piers while others rely on helical piers. Acculevel has been repairing foundations since 1996 and we have installed both […]
Originally posted 5/1/19, updated 9/3/21 A fireplace is usually the focal point in your living room. It may also be a source of heat, if you actually light a fire within it (or turn it on, if it’s been converted to a gas “log”). It can also be a warning sign of potential foundation […]
