EX-01 Maintenance

Grading — NE corner

Observed

Ground surface slopes toward the structure at the northeast corner.

Why it matters

Rainwater is directed at the foundation instead of away from it — the most common source of under-slab moisture problems.

Reference

Educational illustrations, not photos of this property — each is labeled below.

Water follows the slopeComparison of ground sloping toward a foundation and ground sloping away. The drawing shows surface runoff, not subsurface drainage. Toward: surface runoff can collect beside the wall. Away: a slope directs surface runoff toward suitable drainage. REFERENCE SERIESWater follows the slopeTOWARD WALL1AWAY FROM WALL2ILLUSTRATION / NOT A PROPERTY PHOTO
Water follows the slope. Comparison of ground sloping toward a foundation and ground sloping away. The drawing shows surface runoff, not subsurface drainage.
Reference illustration — not this property.

Next step

Have it corrected.

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