There should always be a gap between the ground and the house’s exterior material.
Clean the gutters at least once or twice every year to ensure rainwater can properly drain and also check for any repairs.
The Length of Downspouts should be checked. Though the gutter system is clean and properly working if downspouts aren’t moving water far enough water will accumulate around the foundation.
Downspouts should be designed to move water at least 10 feet away from the foundation.
The landscape slopes should be away from the House.
Landscaping should always be graded to gently slope away from home.
For every 10 feet, the landscape should slope at least 6 inches to keep water moving away from the foundation.