In case we ever do get some rain in the Kansas City area, it's very important to keep the rain gutters on your house free of debris this Fall.
It's easy to forget to do this on the heels of the drought of 2012. But, letting all of the falling leaves clog things up will cause a lot of problems for your house's foundation IF it ever actually rains.
Clogged gutters and downspouts lead to overflows and back ups that can put water in your basement. The clogs keep rain water from flowing away from your house's foundation. It, instead, seeks out the cracks in your basement walls. And, due to the drought, it's entirely possible that the soil surrounding your foundation has pulled away from the foundation. That movement may have caused some new cracks to form. Now, with the gap between your foundation and the dirt surrounding it, water has an even easier path to find those cracks.
Whole house inspections, condo inspections, radon testing, mold testing, and more, we do it all for you. Call or E-mail today to schedule your own Complete Home Inspection, 913-268-0222, www.completehomeinspectionkc.com.
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