Many students have been asking……..What are the best ways to determine basement leakage. What you will want to look for. Here are some of the clues you will want to look for when you walk through a house.
• Water or dampness on the walls or floor
• Efflorescence on the walls or floor (White powdery substance)
• Rot, stains, or water marks on doors, walls, windows, and basement stair stringers
• Rust at baseboard nails, carpet tack strips, columns, or appliances
• Odors and mold
• Rot
• Loose floor tiles (tap on the tiles)
• Damaged basement storage (sagging, stained
cardboard boxes, for example)
• Patches in floors, especially around the
perimeter
• Sump pumps operating continuously
• A full sump
• Two spare sup pumps on hand
• Crumbling plaster, drywall, or masonry
• Peeling paint
• Wall crack with stains
If you do suspect water intrusion, check the exterior down spouts where the exits the rain gutters. This is one of the most common mistakes that is made on a regular basis. Extend the downspouts and this should resolve a lot of water issues.
Happy Evaluating
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If you would like the chance to work with me or one of my fellow real estate investor coaches and our advanced training programs, give us a call anytime to see if Dean's Real Estate Success Academy and our customized curriculum is a fit for you. Call us at 1-877-219-1474 ext. 125
Many students have been asking……..What are the best ways to determine basement leakage. What you will want to look for. Here are some of the clues you will want to look for when you walk through a house.
• Water or dampness on the walls or floor
• Efflorescence on the walls or floor (White powdery substance)
• Rot, stains, or water marks on doors, walls, windows, and basement stair stringers
• Rust at baseboard nails, carpet tack strips, columns, or appliances
• Odors and mold
• Rot
• Loose floor tiles (tap on the tiles)
• Damaged basement storage (sagging, stained
cardboard boxes, for example)
• Patches in floors, especially around the
perimeter
• Sump pumps operating continuously
• A full sump
• Two spare sup pumps on hand
• Crumbling plaster, drywall, or masonry
• Peeling paint
• Wall crack with stains
If you do suspect water intrusion, check the exterior down spouts where the exits the rain gutters. This is one of the most common mistakes that is made on a regular basis. Extend the downspouts and this should resolve a lot of water issues.
Happy Evaluating
If you would like the chance to work with me or one of my fellow real estate investor coaches and our advanced training programs, give us a call anytime to see if Dean's Real Estate Success Academy and our customized curriculum is a fit for you. Call us at 1-877-219-1474 ext. 125