Ask the Home Inspector

This home I inspected was missing some "End Dam" flashing details. Less than $100. worth of material will leave this home owner paying thousands of dollars in repairs. Make sure you get your home inspected

This home inspection I did the other day had water front property. It literally had water running under the house both currently and lots of it in the past Lot of reasons for it not to be there. Undermining the foundation, inviting termites, mold, elevated moisture levels etc. There was so much humidity that the insulation underneath the home would stay up and the wood flooring inside was warped. The property had a brook running beside it when it rains and a high water table in the area. This will take a creative and knowledgeable contractor to keep water out and add enough ventilation to prevent mold concerns again later.

It’s not uncommon to find cracks in a brick veneer sided home. Lots of different reasons are possible. Most often in our area, it’s minor settling of the slab and or foundation. An inspector would have to look at the entire homes surroundings to help determine the cause and perhaps any correction needed. In this case, the cracks are from the slab footing cracking due to water being directed toward the home. Water sitting next to a foundation is never a good idea.