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An inspector can check grading, gutters, downspout drainage, crawl space conditions and signs of past water intrusion.
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Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Clean your gutters and downspouts.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Gutters and downspouts should be properly installed and maintained to divert water away from your home.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Gutters can lead to indoor humidity if they are clogged and result in leaks and high concentrations of humidity, or if the downspout faces into the home.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Clean your gutters and downspouts.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Gutters and downspouts should be properly installed and maintained to divert water away from your home.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Gutters can lead to indoor humidity if they are clogged and result in leaks and high concentrations of humidity, or if the downspout faces into the home.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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“Downspout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downspout. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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