Eugene A. Leone & Son Appraisal Services

In Connecticut I've found the most overlooked negatively impacting home issue invloves water. Topograhy, elevations, precipitation levels, etc determine how heavily a home will be impacted. The ripple effects from seepage are enormous and quite surprisingly often overlooked. Clogged gutters alone can lead to extensive water damage when left without regular maintenance. I cite water drainage issues on a regular basis in my reports much too often. In many cases poor drainage may be doing damage that is not easily detectable (excessive moisture can turn walls black with dangerous spores hidden behind wallpaper). Moreover, the cost to remediate mold damage can be huge! So, if you haven't been taking a close look or putting much weight on water drainage and the impact of poor drainage it may be time to take a closer look.