Centerville Home Inspector

A nicely landscaped yard can sometimes hide a drainage problem. In an older Centerville home, garden beds may have been built up over the years, or patios and walkways added without much thought about where rainwater will go. Centerville started as a farming settlement between Bountiful and Farmington, receiving its name in 1850 because of its location between the two communities. Today it’s just a few minutes up the road from Woods Cross, where A1 inspector Neil Martineau lives. As the town grew, homes and yards changed along with it.

During a Centerville home inspection, we look at how the ground slopes around the house and whether soil, patios or walkways might direct water toward the foundation. We also check accessible basement areas for signs of moisture. Even attractive, well-kept landscaping can cause trouble if soil is piled too high against the siding or water collects near a foundation wall. Looking at the yard along with the house helps us understand where a moisture problem might be coming from, rather than just noting a damp spot inside.