Part 4: Besides stepping in a puddle or seeing the water rushing across your basement floor, there are some common signs of moisture issues. Being aware of these can help you ask important questions when considering the purchase of a home.

Welcome back for Part 3 of our Basement Moisture series! Here we talk about how ground drainage, including water that runs off of your roof, affects basement moisture.

Ground drainage is the most likely culprit of a home’s basement and foundation moisture issues. The great thing about it being the most likely culprit is many times it’s also a relatively easy fix. Two main surface items heavily impact the amount of moisture around your house: surface grading and gutters and downspouts.