Is a wet basement an indication of poor construction?
Maybe! As stated above, the quality of the construction of your home can be a determining factor. Home building used to be a quality industry, where everyone personally knew the builder, until the large corporations took over and the quality has all but disappeared over time. Builders do not build with the same quality or work ethic as they did 50 years ago. After all, by Federal Law, they only have to give you a one-year Guarantee on your home. We find water problems in newer homes just as frequently as older homes. Here is a real quote which can be referenced and verified – “Of the hundreds of old building problems tackled over the last 20 years by our building doctors, one has been by far the most prevalent – wet basements. At one time or another nearly every old building will experience a wet basement.” Judith L. Kitchen, holds degrees in Architecture & Architectural History. Notice that she states 20 years and nearly every building. We believe that if she is around in her professi
