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 […]
Have you ever gone into a Michigan basement and noticed that there’s a concrete ledge all the way around the perimeter? It’s usually about 3 feet below from the ceiling, and the walls below it sometimes slope towards the center of the room. What is a Michigan Basement? It’s a unique basement style often found […]
What causes floors to sag? A deep dive into the most common culprits. Your floor is supposed to be a smooth, even surface that is firm and steady beneath your feet. It is not supposed to have ridges like a potato chip. It should not offer a kid-friendly ski slope to one side, nor give […]
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]Many homeowners install water drainage in their basements to prevent leaks or flooding. This is reasonable and logical; a damp basement encourages mold, damages anything stored there, and makes a soggy mess. But the water outside your home isn’t just trying to cause flooding. It’s also damaging your foundation […]
Foundation problems cause homeowners a lot of anxiety and concern. A settling foundation is a pretty common issue; stabilizing your foundation is crucial to protecting your home, but it can be expensive. Acculevel is a family-owned and operated company that specializes in waterproofing and foundation repair. We’ve been helping homeowners restore their homes to health […]
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 […]
If you search for information about expansive soil, you’ll find a number of articles about what it is and how it affects your foundation. But what if you don’t have expansive soil? In all likelihood, it means your home is built on granular soil. No one in our industry says much about that type of […]
Home repairs are not cheap. High quality foundation repairs are definitely not cheap. So you may wonder: is it really worth investing serious cash into something that may not be visible? Absolutely, yes it is. I know this may sound like a self-serving answer, given that I work for Acculevel, a family-owned and operated company […]
When you find cracks, or signs of damage within your foundation, you worry how serious the damage is, what repairs are needed, and how you're going to pay for those repairs. It seems logical that your homeowners insurance would cover part (or all!) of the repair costs, but I’m sorry to say that’s not usually […]
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 […]
