DALTX Real EstateDALTX Real EstateDALTX Real Estate
  • Home
  • Guest Post
  • Agents
  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise With Us
Reading: Drip, Drip, Drip: Water is Damaging Your House
Share
Font ResizerAa
DALTX Real EstateDALTX Real Estate
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Guest Post
  • Agents
  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise With Us
  • Home
  • Guest Post
  • Agents
  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise With Us
Follow US
© DALTX. All Rights Reserved.
DALTX Real Estate > Upon Closer Inspection > Drip, Drip, Drip: Water is Damaging Your House
Upon Closer Inspection

Drip, Drip, Drip: Water is Damaging Your House

2 Min Read
SHARE
Contents
Follow the DamageDrain Spout DamageLeaky CleanoutLeaky AC + Electrical Panel
image0

Water is life and all that, but boy, can it wreak some havoc on your home when it gets where it’s not supposed to be.

Whether it’s running through your pipes for drinking, bathing, washing clothes, or it’s coming down from the sky on a rainy day, water has a way of getting where you don’t want it. And when you’re buying a home, your home inspector will find all the little drips and leaks that may be causing damage.

Here are some examples:

Follow the Damage

This video is a perfect example of an inspector getting to the root of the problem by connecting the dots. The roof structure is causing water to pool every time it rains, which is creating water damage to everything below it- which will continue until somebody fixes the roof.

Drain Spout Damage

That is a great big rusty hole. As we (hopefully) come into the rainy season, it’s important to make sure your drain spouts and gutters are in good shape. Clear them of leaves and debris, and check that they are securely fastened to your house. Gutters and drain spouts pulling away during a storm can cause major damage to the structure, as well as flooding.

image0

Leaky Cleanout

This is a plumbing cleanout. You will normally find these outside your kitchen on the wall your sink faces, and it’s a way to easily access the pipes when you have a clogged sink. This one is leaking, which means every time they use the kitchen sink or the dishwasher, the water is running right here. Over time, that could cause foundation damage.

image0

Leaky AC + Electrical Panel

Having your electrical panel on the floor just seems like a bad idea anyway, but right next to the water pan on your AC unit is really just asking for trouble.

@greenscenehome

Leaky AC + Electrical Panel = BAD. #homeinspectionfinds #electrocution #askahomeinspector #austinrealestate #dallasrealestate #homeinspector #badidea

♬ original sound – Green Scene Home Inspections
First-Time Home Buyers: What Will I Find on My Home Inspection Report?
Red Flags: How to Spot Unhealthy HVAC in Homes
Cut Cooling Costs This Summer in North Texas (Even Though It’s So Hot You’re Past Caring)
Need Help With Your HVAC? These Home Inspectors Have Answers
When They’re Not on The DL, These HVAC MVPs Keep You Cool When it Gets Hot
TAGGED:Green Scene Home InspectionsLeaky PipesPlumbing InspectionWater Damage
Share This Article
Facebook Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article We Dare You Not to Love This East Kessler Midcentury Modern Home
Next Article Dallas’ Proposition A Could Bring Profound Change to Fair Park And Its Historic Band Shell
Popular News
Preferred Offerings Presented by Allie Beth Allman and Associates

This Custom University Park Home More Than Makes The Grade

This Kidd Springs Craftsman Near Bishop Arts Is A Steal
Inside Merriman Park Estates With Compass’ Catherine Blevens
Two Dallas Tudors Take Center Stage In Our Latest Splurge Vs. Steal
Cedar Hill Horse Property On 8.8 Acres Is A Steal Under $430K
about us

DaltxRealEstate.com is the largest real estate blog and the only one in North Texas.

Links

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Contact Us
  • Paid Guest Post Submission

Categories

  • Wednesday WTF
  • East Dallas
  • Monday Morning Millionaire
  • Upon Closer Inspection

Get Involved

  • Advertise With Us
  • Write for Us: Submit Guest Post

Find Us on Socials

© DALTX. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?