Drainage System
Believe it or not, there are some people out there in North Texas who buy a home without getting it inspected first. In fact, I have a dear friend who once said to me, “There’s nothing a home inspector could tell me that’s going to stop me from buying a house, so I never bother…
It’s storm season in North Texas, and that means it can be sunny and beautiful one minute and dark as night with 80 mph winds and golf-ball-sized hail the next. Heavy rains and storms can wreak havoc on your home, and while some damage is covered by homeowners insurance, all damage costs time and energy…
Each spring, in addition to “the pollening,” and a lot of sneezing and watery eyes, we can always count on a good deal of rain and stormy weather. The problem all that (usually much needed) rain can create is that it comes after a frequently long, dry winter. So the ground is dry and prone…
It’s hard to believe, but this week marks the 200th Upon Closer Inspection column! When we started sharing tales from the field back in October of 2019, who would have thought there would be so much to say about home inspections! We’ve discussed everything from the foundation to the roof, and all the details in…
It’s officially spring, and that can mean lots of rain followed by a long, dry summer. Does your yard have proper grading and drainage to protect your home? If not, you could be set up for foundation damage. Here are a few things to know: Negative Drainage Grading and drainage refer to the way your…
