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Why "Good Enough" Grading Isn’t Enough. 🏠💧
Why "Good Enough" Grading Isn’t Enough. 🏠💧 In this video, you’re looking at a recipe for an oversaturated foundation. When new construction homes are built this close together, the grading between them is everything. As you can see, the water from the upper house—including all that gutter runoff—is being directed straight toward the foundation of the lower home. Without a proper swale or drainage system to divert that water to the street or a back basin, the lower homeown
Cid Herlein
7 days ago1 min read


Hidden leak or just a hidden spot? 🕵️♂️
Found this during today’s home and mold inspection. It’s in a spot most people would never think to check—and honestly, I’m still trying to figure out if this was a "creative" DIY cover-up or just a really unfortunate location for a leak to start. This is exactly why we don’t just look at the obvious areas. A little moisture here today could mean a massive repair bill tomorrow. Does this look like a "hider" to you, or just bad luck? Let me know in the comments! 👇 #homein
Cid Herlein
Dec 30, 20251 min read
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