I’m going to break one of my ground rules, and make some assumptions about you. You’re here because you have a bowed wall in your basement or crawl space. You recognize the urgency of this, and you are actively trying to determine how to fix it. Maybe you’ve done some research on your own or […]
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 […]
Originally posted 5/21/20, updated 12/15/22 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 […]
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 […]
Originally posted 12/19/19, updated 12/14/22 When your doors begin to stick, or when you see cracks in your foundation, you know something has gone awry. It’s critical that you take action quickly, to restore the structural stability of your home. In this article, we’ll thoroughly discuss the best repair method, the costs associated with it, […]
Is Your Home Settling? Three Signs That Your Foundation is Sinking Imagine you repainted your living room. You chose a lovely shade, a color that fills you with a feeling of serenity. You’ve done the job well: you stripped off the outdated wallpaper, repaired cracks in the drywall, applied 2 coats of primer and […]
Originally published 8/28/19, updated 10/5/23 Do you have a window or door that doesn’t want to close properly? Or one that you struggle to open? This is often referred to as “sticking,” and it means the door frame and the door no longer line up properly. You may think this is just a part of […]
Originally posted 6/24/19, revised by Kelly Kater 8/27/20 Foundation repairs are not a “one size fits all” type of situation. Every repair is unique to the home where it takes place. There are a wide range of variables to consider when planning a repair: where the issue is, what type of repair is to be […]
Originally posted 3/6/19, updated 6/25/21 When you hear “expansive soil,” what do you think? It’s soil that expands, right? What’s so bad about ‘expansive’ soil, compared to regular soil? One of them puts more strain on a home’s foundation. Acculevel has been repairing foundations and waterproofing homes since 1996. Over the years, we’ve helped more […]
Originally published 3/1/19, updated 7/7/21 We all know that water is an essential part of life and a massive force of nature. Hurricanes, tidal waves, and floods are examples of water at its most dangerous. But water can be a major issue at a smaller scale, too. Did you know that excess rain can damage […]
