Atlanta home inspector says some Drainage problems are easily fixed

September 21, 2009 by Bonnie Lelak
Filed under Maintenance & Safety Tip

As an Atlanta home inspector, one of the things that I look for on every home inspection that I do is the gutters and where they are dumping the water. The last thing you want is the water ending up right against your foundation.

Gutter maintenance is very important and you want to keep your gutter and downspouts clear of all debris and check for any damage or separations that would prevent water from flowing properly through them. Rainwater spilling out on a concentrated area can create low places in your grade and allow water to concentrate against your foundation wall and in time can deteriorate the concrete or concrete block joints. It will also start seeping through cracks in your basement wall and cause a basement leak.

Where the water exits at the bottom of the downspout is a critical area. It must be allowed to flow away from the foundation. This can consist of a simple splash block or a drain pipe as needed. Make sure that your splash block is doing it’s job properly.

If you find that you are having trouble with your gutters or that it is time for an upgrade please give my friends at Affordable Gutters Plus a call at 770-735-4433 and they will be glad to help you out.

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