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Deterioration of Property Value Wet foundation/roof problems decrease your homes value by 10-15% and can cause parts of your home to collapse and make it unsafe Unhealthey Living Conditions Molds and mildews, associated with dampness , can greatly contribute to respiratory and other health conditions Structural Foundation Damage Hydrostatic pressure and water trapped in block walls can deteriorate and /or buckle a foundation wall. Electrical Shock Hazard Excessive water is dangerous when electrical outlets, appliances etc. are in the surroundings. Damage To Belongings Carpet, padding, drywall, framing, insulation, furniture, appliances, furnace, water heater and stored belongings can all be damaged when there is leakage.

• Clean and Inspect Gutters and downspouts for blockage and leaks. Remove leaves and debris, do not wash material down the downspot • Test your drain system for blockage. Insert a garden hose into your downspot and let the water run for 5 minutes f ull blast. Check to see if the system can carryoff the water and that your house is not getting wet as the result of a broken pipe. • Inspect the soil slope from the foundation. Water should run away from the foundation for at least half a meter. This will help eliminate the possiblitiy of water pooling against the foundation. • Test for a water supply line leak or break. Check sinks for drips, toliets for leaky vavles, etc. Find the water meter normally at the curb and take an accurate reading. Wait 1-2 hours and check if the meter has changed while all water has been turned off. • Check for water leaks where the pipes enter the house.• Test basement walls for seepage.Tape a 30cm square piece of aluminum foil to the moisture prone wall making sure all sides are airtight. wait a few days and check the foil. If moisture is on the outside it is condensation, if it is on the inside it is seepage

Deterioration of Property Value Wet foundation/roof problems decrease your homes value by 10-15% and can cause parts of your home to collapse and make it unsafe Unhealthey Living Conditions Molds and mildews, associated with dampness , can greatly contribute to respiratory and other health conditions Structural Foundation Damage Hydrostatic pressure and water trapped in block walls can deteriorate and /or buckle a foundation wall. Electrical Shock Hazard Excessive water is dangerous when electrical outlets, appliances etc. are in the surroundings. Damage To Belongings Carpet, padding, drywall, framing, insulation, furniture, appliances, furnace, water heater and stored belongings can all be damaged when there is leakage.