Draper Home Inspector

When buying a home in Draper, one thing worth checking is where rainwater and melting snow go once they hit the ground. Draper was originally known as South Willow Creek, a farming and cattle-grazing community. These days, homes stretch from the older parts of town up into hillside neighborhoods like SunCrest. And depending on where a house sits on its lot, water runoff can be a concern.

During a Draper home inspection, we check the slope of the ground around the foundation, along with downspouts and window wells, to see if water might collect near the house. We also look for signs of moisture in the basement, including staining or damp areas that could point to past water problems. This is especially important for homes built on hillsides, where getting water to drain away from the foundation can make a big difference. A1 inspector Ryan Knackstedt sees the same thing close to home in Sandy, just north of Draper, where sloping lots are common too.