Negative Grading
Negative Grading is a exterior defect common in south-central Minnesota homes. The single most common root cause of wet basements in the region.
Negative Grading is a exterior defect common in south-central Minnesota homes. The single most common root cause of wet basements in the region.
What we find.
Negative Grading as found on a south-central Minnesota inspection
As foundDocumented◂▸What causes negative grading?
Soil slopes toward the foundation, routing surface water against the wall instead of away from it.
What we check
Slope within 10 ft of the foundation, downspout extensions, window-well drainage, interior efflorescence.
Why it matters
The single most common root cause of wet basements in the region.
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