A home inspector received a call from an inspection client who complained of settlement issues and a failing foundation. The sprinkler system had been slowly saturating the property’s foundation. So had the lack of downspouts attached to the gutters, which had led to more standing water seeping into the foundation. While the home inspector had called out both issues in his inspection report and in person with the client, the claimant was adamant the inspector was at fault. The home inspector didn’t contact their insurance company initially. Instead, he advised his clients to report the ...
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