Any kind of water infiltration can damage a home’s foundation — but it also can damage other parts of the house. Don't miss the signs.
Any kind of water infiltration can damage a home’s foundation — but it also can damage other parts of the house. Don't miss the signs.
Originally published 1/28/2019, revised 9/6/23 If you’ve ever researched home repairs of any kind, you know that water is one of the primary causes of damage. You might think you don’t have to worry about water in the winter, but that’s not the case. Whether it’s in liquid or solid form, water is a year-round […]
Originally posted 1/21/19, revised 5/24/21 I watch a lot of how-to TV shows, because I like to learn new things: sewing, cooking, painting, gardening, you name it. It gives you a chance to try something new, flexing those DIY muscles feels good, and if it doesn’t turn out well? That’s okay! You can throw away […]
Most people probably have heard someone say, “Oh, it’s just the house settling” after a thud or a creak. However, a real settling house means the soil under the foundation is shifting to accommodate the home’s weight and nature’s weather conditions. But how can you tell the difference between when foundation issues are from normal settling and when they are indicative of potentially major problems?
Media clips of giant sinkholes opening up under a house or car may have you thinking that’s the only way a foundation will sink—dramatically and suddenly. However, a normal sinking foundation isn’t caused by a sinkhole, and it takes a while for a foundation to noticeably sink. If you do notice after the fact, it’s likely because you missed or ignored the warning signs.
Originally posted 8/20/18, revised 11/12/20 If your home has a crack in the foundation, you probably want to know three things: what caused it, how significant it is, and what it will cost to fix. Acculevel has been repairing foundations since our start in 1996. Founded by Andy Beery, we’re a family-owned and operated […]
Originally posted 5/4/18, revised by 10/8/20 The housing market can be a complicated place. When you’re selling your home, you’re also (usually) buying a new one. Timing can be a critical issue- you don’t want to pay two mortgages, but you don’t want to be temporarily homeless if you sell your home before your new […]