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Don't Let Water Puddle Near Your Home

By Jill Winchel

Real Estate Agent with Royal Shell Real Estate - The Koffman Group SL 3310397

September 12, 2013 09:01 AM

After an inspector pointed out this issue at a home recently, I've been seeing the same problem at every home I visit now. This is an air conditioning condensate drain pipe coming out of a home and dripping water day after day, year after year right next to the foundation.

Don't Let Water Puddle Near Your Home.

The easiest way to avoid this situation is to put a splash block underneath the pipe just like what you would put under a downspout from a gutter. This will disperse the water away from the foundation.

By taking care of this inexpensive item, you'll have one less thing to worry about when the inspector writes up his report.

There are many other inexpensive 'fixes' that you can make that will project your home in the best light. I would love to discuss these items with you if you are interested in listing your home for sale. Please give me a call.

Don't Let Water Puddle Near Your Home.

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Tom White

Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN

Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Hi Jill. We had that come up in a recent home inspection and the seller had to put an elbow and extension on the condensate pipe to take it away from the house.

Sep 12, 2013 11:54 AM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Jill, In a crawl space home that could mean water goes under the house. In a slab, it could undermine and erode the soil around it. Your fix is a simple one.

Sep 12, 2013 12:29 PM

Jill Winchel

Royal Shell Real Estate - The Koffman Group - Cape Coral, FL

We make it easy. You make it home.

Tom and Debbie...Just makes sense not to have water sitting next to the house. Thanks for your comment.

Sep 12, 2013 10:13 PM

Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Jill, That's a good tip to look for. It could be a lifesaver in the end. Also, thank's for commenting on my post. (suggested)

Sep 18, 2013 08:07 AM

Larry...No point in giving the home inspector more issues to put in his report. I was happy to see a home that I just listed already had a splash block in place.

Sep 18, 2013 11:28 PM

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