Aug 27, 2021When Do You Need a Masonry Expert?When you find a crack, break, or hole in your foundation, you promptly try to find someone who can repair it. But the repairs you need may depend not only on the type of damage, but the type of that was used to build your foundation. Acculevel is a family-owned…Brick4 min read
Jul 19, 20213 Reasons Interior French Drains Are Not A Good Waterproofing OptionA classic french drain is a trench dug into the ground, to direct groundwater away from (or to) a specific area. It’s usually lined with gravel or rock, with a perforated pipe placed in the center. …Homeowners6 min read
Jul 9, 2021Granular Soil and Its Effect on Your FoundationIf 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. …Homeowners4 min read
Jun 16, 2021Three Reasons You Should Not Use Lime in Your Crawl SpaceRecently, one of our project managers encountered a new DIY “solution” in a customer’s crawl space. The homeowner had spread lime powder over the top of their vapor barrier, in an attempt to absorb moisture and odors. …Homeowners5 min read
Jun 9, 2021Why Should I Have an Egress Window in my Basement?Does your home have a basement? How are you using it? If you’re just using it for storage, or for your laundry room, that’s fine. (It’s your house, use it how you want!) But if your basement doesn’t have an egress window, you’re not maximizing its full potential. Acculevel has…Homeowners4 min read
Jun 4, 2021Why Should You Start Home Renovations With Your Foundation?Have you ever watched one of those fixer-upper home renovation shows? The new homeowners are so excited; they have a budget that will just barely cover their “wish list” of projects- and then things start to go awry. They discover the wiring isn’t up to code, there’s lead paint that…Homeowners3 min read
Jan 7, 2021How to Straighten a Bowed Foundation WallWe’ve discussed bowed basement walls in our blog before. We reviewed what causes a wall to bow in this article , and we explored repair methods and costs in this one . …Homeowners5 min read
Dec 31, 2020Should I Buy a House with Foundation Repair?While looking for a new home, you find a place that checks all the boxes: it’s in a good school district, taxes aren’t painful, it has a nice yard, enough bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, a roomy kitchen. Even the basement seems all right; it’s unfinished but clean and dry. …Homeowners5 min read
Oct 29, 2020How to Find a Good General ContractorIn one of our other articles, we provided a detailed checklist of questions you should ask a contractor . The purpose of that checklist is to help homeowners thoroughly vet prospective repair companies and contractors, before hiring someone to do the work. …Homeowners3 min read
Oct 15, 2020Added Costs of Home Repair? Building Permits, Surcharges & FeesMaintenance and repairs are frustrating but necessary tasks that come with owning a home. It’s a hassle: arranging work schedules and juggling childcare so someone is home, trying to work from home despite the noise, and possibly dealing with a messy aftermath in your yard. Once you accomplish all of…Homeowners5 min read
