Follow the downspout

Before walking through the front door, pause at the corner of the house. This fictional example shows a downspout outlet ending beside the foundation, with exposed soil nearby.

That view alone does not establish a basement leak. It leaves useful questions: where does water travel during rain, and how does the surrounding ground drain?

A helpful explanation separates what is visible from what still needs checking.

Save this as a question for your next walk around a home. General drainage reference: PNNL / DOE, Gutters and Downspouts.

References: PNNL / DOE · Gutters and Downspouts
https://basc.pnnl.gov/resource-guides/gutters-and-downspouts

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[Fictional business and case / AI sample imagery, not an actual inspection]
