Negative grading in a home inspection report
Ground does not slope away from the foundation. Urgency: Water can collect around the foundation. Fix: Correct the slope to direct water away.
- Meaning
- Ground does not slope away from the foundation.
- Urgency in the source
- Water can collect around the foundation.
- Typical fix or next step
- Correct the slope to direct water away.
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- EPA, retrieved 2026-11-06
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