Can Gutter Repair Help Prevent Basement Flooding?
A wet basement rarely starts in the basement. That catches many homeowners off guard. They see damp walls, puddles near the floor drain, peeling paint, or a musty smell after a storm, and their attention goes straight to the foundation. Sometimes that is the right instinct. Cracks, poor grading, hydrostatic pressure, and failed waterproofing all play a role. But in a surprising number of homes, the trouble begins much higher up, at the roofline, where a damaged