Let it snow, let it snow, let it rain? 

This without a doubt has to be one of the weirdest winters I have ever seen in my 54 years. In the Bourbonnais Kankakee Illinois area we are enjoying weather usually reserved for October November or late spring. Temps in the mid forties and plenty of rain, not snow. We have barely received 2 inches so far. White Christmas, Ha! We'll be lucky to see a White Valentines Day.

Home inspections have been great since I am able to climb on the roof and get a good look at the gutters and shingles. Usually this would be impossible with a normal amount of snow cover.

But all this rain is causing some of the same issues that are usually reserved for October November or late spring. Leaking roofs, negative slope gutters, downspouts only inches away from the foundation, and window wells uncovered and drains clogging up and flooding through the window. 

Basement laundry room is right behind this wall section.

Remember the rule, Water always wins. 

This is just plain dumb. The drain is designed to be set at or just below the gravel with a screen cover. Then when it rains and fills the well with water, it goes in the drain, instead of making a fishbowl out of the window well and pouring through the window into the finished basement.

Check your water drainage systems on a regular basis, even when the seasons don't seem to be following the rules.

For the best in Home inspections in the Bourbonnais Kankakee Illinois area, call Scott at SLS Home Inspections today at 815-644-6271. I'll even wear boot covers in the house since I'm walking around in so much mud these days.

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