What Your Basement Might Be Trying to Tell You
Basements have a quiet way of revealing what’s happening around a home.
This month’s Home Check postcard focuses on exactly that idea: what lies beneath.
Moisture
Moisture often moves quietly around foundations and yards, especially in Vermont where snowmelt, heavy rains, and older home construction all play a role. Spotting the early signs can help prevent much larger and more expensive surprises later.If you’re a homeowner, it’s worth taking an occasional look around your basement and the exterior grading of your property. Small changes over time can signal something worth paying attention to.
If you’re preparing to sell, these are also the types of things that frequently come up during a home inspection.
On Vermont Living Guide, I’ve put together a series of articles that take a closer look at what homeowners should know about basements, foundations, and moisture in Vermont homes.
Topics include:
- Moisture in basements: what’s normal and what’s a red flag
- The different types of foundations commonly found in Vermont homes
- When basement cracks are cosmetic and when they may require attention
- Drainage, sump pumps, and how Vermont’s spring thaw affects basements
You can explore the full series here:
