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Water in the Basement

11/6/2017

 
Home buyers are always concerned about water in their basements. One look at the exterior of the dwelling usually gives us clues as to what we may find and how to correct the problem. Maybe you can tell? Here are some exterior photos taken during routine home inspections.
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Here is what we found inside.  In both cases, exterior grading and directing the leaders so that they drain four to six feet away from the foundation will help or eliminate this type of surface water entry
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