How much trust do you put into your home inspector when it comes to drainage issues?Drainage related problems are one of the biggest causes of non disclosure law suits that can impact RE Professionals

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John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer (CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)

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Bill Dandridge

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I put a lot of trust into my inspector's recommendations. I have learned over the years how to spot problems myself, and to recommend what might be the proposed solution.

Certainly, if the water is affecting the foundation, that is sign number one.

Dec 02, 2014 04:48 AM

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We rely on the inspectors and the homeowners.

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

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If you cant trust them why hire them?

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Praful Thakkar

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Always, buyers beware...

May 16, 2017 09:22 PM

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drainage needs to be tested, sewer, gutter etc need to pour water and watch ...

I doubt inspector run these tests.

Dec 06, 2014 11:20 AM

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Bill Dandridge It's great to have inspectors you trust. That was the basic reason for the question. But not all home inspectors are drainage experts and not all drainage issues are easy to spot.

But there are basic tell tale signs i.e. musty odors, damp walls, mold and mildew and particularly standing water which is the most pervasive and normal sign. But you'd be surprised how many folks just gloss over these issues.

Dec 03, 2014 10:08 PM

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I put a lot of trust into my inspector's recommendations. I have learned over the years how to spot problems myself, and to recommend what might be the proposed solution.

Certainly, if the water is affecting the foundation, that is sign number one.
drainage needs to be tested, sewer, gutter etc need to pour water and watch ...

I doubt inspector run these tests.
Bill Dandridge It's great to have inspectors you trust. That was the basic reason for the question. But not all home inspectors are drainage experts and not all drainage issues are easy to spot.

But there are basic tell tale signs i.e. musty odors, damp walls, mold and mildew and particularly standing water which is the most pervasive and normal sign. But you'd be surprised how many folks just gloss over these issues.