I do. I see this much too often in one form or another.
It doesn't take long for this to happen. All you need is a situation like the one above and Spring Rain. If the house isn't too old then you might need a few seasons without repair, but eventually you'll see it too. Unfortunately, the damage in the above picture is severe enough that it isn't going to be an easy, cheap fix. Unlike the fix the prevention is much cheaper and easier. For every downspout one $10 purchase will do the job of redirecting the water away from the house.
Now don't get me wrong, this may not be the perfect fix, but a little is better than nothing. The perfect fix is to install underground drainage to an area in your yard where the water can be dispersed or to the street or stormsewer (if local ordnaces permit). The idea is to get the water away from the house or pay the price.
Jack Gilleland
Home Inspection Services, Clayton
Quality Building Inspections
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