Exterior & Drainage
Negative Grading Toward the Foundation
Status Plan for Correction
When soil slopes toward the house, stormwater can collect at the foundation and feed crawlspace or basement moisture.
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Exterior & Drainage Defects
Real exterior drainage conditions photographed during home inspections—what they look like, why they matter, and what a qualified contractor should evaluate.
These case files are first-hand inspection observations, not a grading or drainage design.
Water at the foundation
Grade and downspouts that keep roof and surface water against the house.
Exterior & Drainage
Downspouts Discharging at the Foundation
Status Plan for Correction
Roof water dumped at the foundation wall is one of the easiest moisture problems to create—and to fix.
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Siding clearances
Finish materials too close to soil or grade.
Exterior & Drainage
Siding or Trim Too Close to Grade
Status Plan for Correction
When cladding sits near or in soil and mulch, moisture and pests get a direct path into the wall assembly.
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Need the exterior and drainage inspected?
These files help you recognize conditions. They cannot determine the condition of a specific property. Schedule a home inspection if you need the systems evaluated on site.