-
Cracks and deterioration
- Proper drainage away from the home
- Settled/raised areas, indicating cavities or roots underneath
- Trip hazards (for safety, and to protect you from injury claims)
Driveways and sidewalks with one or more of these concerns often means the
damage will continue if not repaired or maintained, and that means money
out of your pocket in the future.
Retaining Walls
-
Location and Materials used in construction (wood, brick, concrete,
etc)
- Rot, Deterioration and other damage
- Settling and leaning
- Moisture penetration and adequate drainage
Retaining walls are meant to "hold back" the earth, and if they are
significantly damaged, leaning, or poorly maintained, they will fail,
and the results can range from a costly inconvenience, to out right
disaster, if your home depends on that retaining wall for stability.
Patio, Patio cover, Porches and Decks
-
Location and materials used in construction (wood, concrete, tile, etc)
- Proper installation and support, maintenance needs
- Deterioration, cracks, settling away from house, trip hazards
- Earth to wood contact (a termite and wood rot concern)
- Loose or damaged stairs, hand rails and safety rails
- Drainage, leaking, moisture damage, and loose components
Patios, porches, and decks are intended for you to enjoy sitting and
relaxing outside, whether alone or with your family and friends. Their
proper installation and overall safety are paramount, to avoid accidental
injuries due to tripping, falling, or collapsing.
Fences and Gates
-
Materials used (wood, chain link, etc) and proper installation
- Deterioration and damage
- Rotten or missing boards or sections
- Leaning, proper latching, and proper gate function
Fences and gates are meant to protect your family and pets inside the
yard, and keep intruders and other animals outside the yard. Often we
find gaps in the fence. Should your pet escape and cause an auto accident,
the insurance company could find you liable, if poor maintenance of
your fence allowed the pet to escape.
.jpg)
